JLab Epic Pods EBEPPODSBLK50WEB
JLab
78 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
Bose
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JLab Epic Pods EBEPPODSBLK50WEB
82 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The JLab Epic Pods ANC earbuds receive strong praise for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and long battery life. Many users find them a great value compared to premium brands like Apple and Samsung, with comfortable fit and useful app features. However, some reviewers report issues with call quality, overly sensitive touch controls, and a confusing app interface, while a few experienced hardware failures. Overall, they are highly recommended for music and everyday use, but may not be ideal for frequent phone calls.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for money
Cons
- Poor call quality
- Overly sensitive touch controls
- Confusing app interface
- Bulky fit for long sessions
- Hardware failure risk
Sound quality 12
Noise cancellation 9
Battery life 8
Value for money 6
Call quality 5
Touch controls 4
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| JLab Epic Pods EBEPPODSBLK50WEB | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | s | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | — | 0.08 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | balanced armature | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 5 hours playback | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JLab App | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JLab Epic Pods EBEPPODSBLK50WEB
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
JLab Epic Pods EBEPPODSBLK50WEB0.649score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00500.304score per dollar
JLab Epic Pods EBEPPODSBLK50WEB offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 36 specs.
