Philips TAE5008/38
JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
What Buyers Say
Philips TAE5008/38
The Philips TAE2146BK/00 in-ear headphones receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, comfort, and value for money, especially for spoken content like audiobooks and meetings. However, a significant minority report very poor sound quality, cheap build materials, and misleading product descriptions regarding the connector type and cable. Overall, sentiment is positive but tempered by notable quality control and accuracy issues.
Pros
- Superb sound quality for spoken content
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Great value for money
- Good microphone for calls
- Durable cable resists bending
Cons
- Very poor sound quality for some users
- Cheap plastic build and thin wire
- Misleading product description (connector, cable)
- Lack of bass despite advertised
- Weak microphone quality
JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
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
Scores
Specifications
| Philips TAE5008/38 | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear | stem |
| Ear Tips | three sizes of interchangeable rubber ear tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | — | 0.12 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | Philips Wired Earbuds USB C with Microphone, in Ear Type C Headphones with mic, Powerful Bass, Lightweight, USB-C Wired Earphones, 3-Button in-line Remote Ear Buds (Black) | 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 | 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 | voice assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Jlab App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Philips TAE5008/38
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Philips TAE5008/38
JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 34 specs.
