Binary 3.5mm
Binary
30 Overall Score
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JLab JBuds ANC 3
JLab
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Binary 3.5mm
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JLab JBuds ANC 3
78 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
Users consistently praise the sound quality, comfort, and battery life of these JLab earbuds, with many highlighting the effective active noise cancellation and value for money. However, some note the ANC is not top-tier, missing a mute button is a common complaint, and a few find the fit less secure or the charging cable inconvenient. Overall, positive sentiment dominates, especially among verified purchasers who recommend them for everyday use and travel.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Effective noise cancellation
- Great value for money
Cons
- Mediocre ANC compared to competitors
- No mute button for calls
- Less secure fit for active use
- Short and unconventional charging cable
- Ear fatigue after extended wear
Sound quality 11
Comfort 8
Battery life 7
Active noise cancellation 7
Value for money 5
Fit and seal 6
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Specifications
| Binary 3.5mm | JLab JBuds ANC 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S / M / L |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 6★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 13 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | HiFiGo Binary EP321 MEMS in-Ear Monitor, Direct-Drive MEMS Earphones, 3BA +2DD+1MEMS Hybrid IEM with Iridescent CNC Stainless Steel Faceplates for Musician Audiophile (3.5mm) | SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 9 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes = 1 hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 42 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 43 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | JLab |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Binary 3.5mm
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
JLab JBuds ANC 3
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Binary 3.5mm0.085score per dollar
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JLab JBuds ANC 30.900score per dollar
JLab JBuds ANC 3 offers 10.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JLab JBuds ANC 3
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 40 specs.
