Belkin Soundform Rhythm AUC015fqBK
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
What Buyers Say
Belkin Soundform Rhythm AUC015fqBK
Users generally love these earbuds for their comfort, battery life, and sound quality, especially given the low price. A few note that they may slip out during exercise due to sweat, and one reviewer never received the product. Overall, they are seen as a great value that competes with higher-end options.
Pros
- Comfortable fit for small ears
- Long battery life (up to 8 hours)
- Great sound quality
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
- Lightweight design
Cons
- May slip out during exercise due to sweat
- Ear cushions not ideal for workouts
- One reviewer never received the product
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
Scores
Specifications
| Belkin Soundform Rhythm AUC015fqBK | JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud | stem |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | 3 sets of gel tips |
| Weight | 0.07 kg★ | 0.12 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charge Capable | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 20 hrs | 56 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Jlab App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Belkin Soundform Rhythm AUC015fqBK
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 35 specs.