JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPRBLK42
JLab
53 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Commute
Gaming
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPRBLK42 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Faux Leather | memory foam |
| Headband | Faux Leather | Stainless steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 35 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | Other | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Range | — | 15.199999809265137 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 24 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min = 2.5 hours | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPRBLK42
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong comfort (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Strong battery (73rd percentile)
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Pricing
JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPRBLK42
No current pricing available
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
