JLab JBuds Mini

★★★★☆ 4.3 (7,457)

With earbuds 30% smaller than the GO Air POP and a 50% smaller case, it’s the smallest true wireless design from a major brand, while still delivering 5.5 hours of battery life and IP55 sweat/dust protection. Bluetooth Multipoint enables seamless switching between two devices, and the JLab App offers customizable Be Aware transparency and three EQ sound settings. Best suited for fitness enthusiasts needing ultra-portable, sweat-resistant earbuds for workouts and calls, though music quality is just adequate.

form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 4.2
battery life hours 5.5
case battery hours 20
water resistance IP55
JLab JBuds Mini earbuds
60 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
  • Strong anc (88th percentile) 88th
  • Strong connectivity (88th percentile) 88th
  • Strong mic (80th percentile) 80th

Cons

  • Below average battery (16th percentile)
  • Below average sound (27th percentile)

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Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 88.3
Mic 80.1
Build 91
Sound 27.3
Battery 16.4
Comfort 70.6
User Sentiment 63.2
Connectivity 87.5
Social Proof 74.6

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor in-ear
Wearing Style true wireless
Ear Tips s
Weight 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs

Audio

Driver Type dynamic
Codecs JLab JBuds Mini Tones True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds + Charging Case, (728 N), IP55 Sweat and Dust Proof, Bluetooth Multipoint, Be Aware Audio, 3 EQ Sound Settings, Crystal Clear Calls

Noise Control

ANC Yes
ANC Type environmental
Transparency Yes

Connectivity

Wireless Yes
Bluetooth 4.2
Multipoint Yes
Wired Connector Bluetooth

Earbud Battery

Battery Life 5.5
Charge Time 5.5
Charging proprietary

Case Battery

Case Battery 20
Case Charging proprietary
Wireless Charging Yes

Microphone

Microphone Yes
Mic Count 2
NC Mic Yes

Features

Voice Assistant JLab App
Touch Controls Yes
App JLab App
Gaming Mode No
Bone Conduction No
Water Resistance IP55

vs Competition

Spec JLab JBuds Mini Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5 WF-1000XM5 Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Soundcore Soundcore P31i
Form Factor in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear
Driver Type dynamic Dynamic dynamic Dynamic hybrid Dynamic Driver
Wireless true true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation true true true true true true
Bluetooth Version 4.2 5.4 5.3 5.3 6.0 6.1
Battery Life Hours 5.5 6 8 8 12 10
Case Battery Hours 20 26 24 24 54 50
Water Resistance IP55 IP57 IPX4 IP57 IP55 IP55
Multipoint true true true true true -
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
JLab JBuds Mini 88.380.19127.316.470.663.287.574.6
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare 96.796.898.791.772.593.379.199.686.1
Sony WF-1000XM5 WF-1000XM5 Compare 96.796.878.699.175.593.348.999.952
Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare 96.780.198.789.275.570.6097.799.7
EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare 96.796.89199.895.970.697.399.386.1
Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare 88.396.89196.693.970.691.984.686.1

Price

Value & Pricing

From CA$60 1 offers across 1 retailers
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$60
CA$60

Usage Scores

Calls (54.1)Music (40.1)Overall (59.5)Budget (53.8)Gaming (51.4)Travel (51.5)Commute (47.9)Fitness (62.8)

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