JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
MEE audio M6-R3
What Buyers Say
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
The JLab JBuds Pods ANC earbuds are highly praised for their excellent value, offering a rich feature set at a budget-friendly price. Users consistently highlight the comfortable fit, long battery life, and good sound quality, though some note the ANC is decent but not top-tier. The JLab app adds customization options like EQ and touch controls, and features like wireless charging and multipoint Bluetooth are well-received. A few users mention the need to select the right ear tips for optimal sound and a minor app pairing quirk.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Good sound quality
- Wireless charging support
Cons
- ANC is decent but not top-tier
- Earbuds may fall out during activity
- App pairing quirk on iPhone
- Short USB-C cable included
- Need to select correct ear tips for optimal sound
MEE audio M6-R3
The MEE audio M6 wired earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise their durability, comfortable over-ear fit, and good sound quality for the price, especially for exercise and audiobooks. However, several reviews report issues with the microphone failing, cheap ear-loop wires, and a stiff cord, with some units breaking within weeks.
Pros
- Good sound quality for the price
- Comfortable over-ear fit
- Durable with L-shaped plug
- Stays in ears during exercise
- Volume control and pause/play
Cons
- Microphone fails or has echo
- Cheap and flimsy ear-loop wires
- Stiff and inflexible cord
- Breaks within weeks for some
- Earbud orientation may be defective
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | MEE audio M6-R3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | — |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | 6 sets of eartips |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | MEE Audio M6 Sport Wired Earbuds, in Ear Headphones, 3-Button Remote, Sweatproof Earphones for Running/Gym/Workouts with Memory Wire Earhooks, Headset Microphone, 3.5mm Jack Plug (Black) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
MEE audio M6-R3
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average sound (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 35 specs.