JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 True Wireless Earbud
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 True Wireless Earbud
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, effective active noise cancellation, and comfortable fit with multiple ear tip options. Users appreciate the long battery life, fast charging, and attractive color choices, though some note the lack of wireless charging and occasional fit issues for small ears. A few users experienced headaches from the ANC or wished for wing tips, but overall the earbuds are seen as a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tips
- Long battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- No wireless charging
- Fit issues for small ears
- ANC may cause headaches for some
- No wing tips
- Ambient sound not clear for conversations
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 True Wireless Earbud | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds 2 True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, Noise Cancelling, Comfort Fit In Ear, Auto Switch Audio, Long Battery Life, Touch Control, White [US Version, 1Yr Manufacturer Warranty] |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 20.5 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Bixby |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | Galaxy Wearable |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 True Wireless Earbud
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 34 specs.