KZ Taurus
KZ
55 Overall Score
vs
JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
JLab
86 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Calls
Travel
Commute
Budget
Fitness
Music
Specifications
| KZ Taurus | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | stem |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.12 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | KZ Taurus in Ear Monitor Headphones, Horizontal 2DD Gaming Earbuds Wired IEM in Ear Headphones, Noise Cancelling Ear Buds Sound Localization in-Ears for Singers Musicians Audiophiles | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 56 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Jlab App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
KZ Taurus
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
KZ Taurus
JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 34 specs.
