JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
JLab
87 Overall Score
vs
truefree HD-100
truefree
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Value for money 5
Battery life 4
Sound quality 5
Comfort 4
Anc performance 3
App functionality 4
truefree HD-100
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | truefree HD-100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | neckband |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | Multiple soft silicone ear tips and fins |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Truefree Wireless Earbuds, HD-100 Bluetooth 6.0 Sport Earphones, Magnetic Wireless Headphones, 11mm Driver Spatial Audio, IP67 Waterproof, 20H Playtime, AI Enhanced Calls, App Control, Dual Connection |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | AI |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 20 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 10 min for nearly 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | Truefree App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP67 |
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
truefree HD-100
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK1241.242score per dollar
vs
truefree HD-1001.887score per dollar
truefree HD-100 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 35 specs.
