JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Sony Sports MDRAS410AW
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
Sony Sports MDRAS410AW
These Sony earbuds deliver impressive sound quality with good bass and treble balance, making them a solid choice for music lovers. However, many users report that the ear loop design is finicky and requires practice to secure properly, with some experiencing loosening during exercise. Durability concerns are also common, as several reviewers mention breakage at the speaker attachment or cable. Despite these issues, the adjustable fit and comfortable material are praised, especially for sports use.
Pros
- Great sound quality with balanced bass and treble
- Adjustable ear loop fit
- Comfortable material
- Good for sports and exercise
- Works with phone calls and PlayStation
Cons
- Ear loop design is finicky and hard to secure
- Loosens during exercise
- Durability issues with speaker attachment and cable
- Bulky design
- White cable shows grime easily
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Sony Sports MDRAS410AW | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | — |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| 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★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | 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
Sony Sports MDRAS410AW
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 34 specs.
