Wireless headphones, they're all the rage nowadays.
Everyone is making the leap and transitioning from the usual Bluetooth wireless
headphones that are typically tethered together with a cable, to these discrete
looking, independent wireless earbuds – think popular ones like the Apple
Airpods, Samsung Gear IconX, and Jaybird Run to name a few.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Wireless follows the trend
we've been seeing, a pair of Bluetooth earbuds that are independent from one
another – so there's no cable of any sort tethering them. With its rubbery
textured ear hook design, it's intended for fitness buffs who require something
a bit more substantial to get them through their workouts. And rightfully so,
it does because it's been engineered with an IP55 construction to make them
sweatproof. Due to those distinctive ear hooks, it's not as discrete looking as
some of its contemporaries, but at least you know it'll stay fastened to your
ear.
You'll want to make sure that the earbuds are push
snuggly all the way into your ear, because any gap can cause the audio quality
to sound thin. The outer siding of each earbud is touch sensitive, allowing
users to quickly short and long tap each one for a variety of functions – like
pause/play, forward/reverse, and volume adjustment. Now, what's really
impressive is the included battery charging case that comes with the JLab Audio
Epic Air Wireless. Not only will is it a protective case and battery charger
for the earbuds, but it also acts as a battery bank to charge your other
devices. And yes, there's a handy microUSB cable that snakes around the case
for easy storage!
JLab's is really touting its battery life as well,
which is rated for 6 hours of juice with a single charge – while the charging
case adds another 30 hours to that tally. And what's the crazy part? It's
priced lower than the three wireless headphones we mentioned earlier! At US$ 149.99, the JLab Audio Epic Wireless has a lot going for it. It's a true
wireless system, sweatproof, and it comes with a handy battery bank/charging
case! Currently, it's exclusive to Best Buy, so if you're interested in them,
you might want to swing by there to pick them up.
