JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Belkin SoundForm Nano 2
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
Belkin SoundForm Nano 2
These earbuds deliver solid battery life and a reasonable price point, with many parents appreciating the volume-limiting feature for kids. However, fit is a major sticking point — several reviewers note they are too large for small ears and struggle to stay in place, making the "kids" label misleading. Sound quality earns mixed marks: some find it excellent for the price, while others describe it as muffled or tinny.
Pros
- Long battery life
- Reasonable price
- Volume-limiting feature for kids
- Multiple ear tip sizes included
- Compact and portable design
Cons
- Too large for small ears
- Doesn't stay in place
- Misleading "kids" label
- Muffled or tinny sound quality
- Not ideal for young children
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Belkin SoundForm Nano 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | Five Sizes |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 28 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 0.25 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 1.5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✓★ |
| 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
Belkin SoundForm Nano 2
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong comfort (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
No current pricing available
Belkin SoundForm Nano 2
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 34 specs.
