JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Skullcandy Push Active S2BPW-P751
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
Skullcandy Push Active S2BPW-P751
The Skullcandy Push Active earbuds receive generally positive feedback for their excellent battery life, comfortable and secure fit, and good sound quality for the price. However, significant concerns exist regarding durability, with multiple users reporting failures within months, and a controversial app requirement that forces online registration to configure the buttons. While many praise the value and performance for active use, the reliability issues and software design choices are major drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Good sound quality for the price
- Quick and stable Bluetooth pairing
- Water and sweat resistant
Cons
- Forced online registration for button configuration
- App crashes without internet connection
- Durability issues and early failures
- Poor microphone quality
- Case can be bulky
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Skullcandy Push Active S2BPW-P751 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 22 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Skullcandy Push Active True Wireless in-Ear Bluetooth Earbud, Use with iPhone and Android with Charging Case and Mic, Great for Gym, Sports, and Gaming, IP55 Water, Dust Resistant - Blue/Green |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 10 Min Charge = 2 Hrs Playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 44 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | Skull-iQ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP55 |
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
Skullcandy Push Active S2BPW-P751
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
No current pricing available
Skullcandy Push Active S2BPW-P751
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 36 specs.
