JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Yinyoo Melody YIN6681
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
Yinyoo Melody YIN6681
These headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their value and sound quality, especially for beginners or casual use. However, some users note a lack of bass and a tinny sound, which may disappoint musicians or those seeking high-end audio. The cable quality and length are also mentioned as minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Good sound quality for casual use
- Comfortable fit
- Easy volume control
- Works well for gaming and calls
Cons
- Lack of bass
- Tinny sound quality
- Flimsy cable
- Short cable length
- Cable pushes into ear
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Yinyoo Melody YIN6681 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | 3 pairs of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | CCZ Melody in ear Headphones, HIFI 1DD 1BA Drivers in Ear Monitors, Wired Earbuds with Crisp Clear Sound Comfortable Ear fins, iem Earphones for Singers Musicians Drummer (Red, without microphone) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 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 | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | 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
Yinyoo Melody YIN6681
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 34 specs.