Binary 3.5mm
Binary
30 Overall Score
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JLab Epic Pods (EBEPPODSRBLK124)
JLab
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Binary 3.5mm
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JLab Epic Pods (EBEPPODSRBLK124)
78 out of 100 high confidence 115 reviews
The Epic Pods ANC earbuds are generally well-received, with many users praising the excellent sound quality, strong bass, and effective noise canceling for the price. However, several reviewers report issues with connectivity, touch controls, and firmware bugs that affect the overall experience. While most would recommend them, the recurring technical problems prevent a perfect score.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Powerful bass
- Effective noise canceling
- Great value for price
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Connectivity issues
- Touch controls unreliable
- Firmware bugs
- Settings not saved
- Static at low volume
Sound quality 25
Value for money 15
Noise canceling 12
Connectivity 8
Touch controls 6
Firmware bugs 5
Scores
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Specifications
| Binary 3.5mm | JLab Epic Pods | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 6 sets of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 6★ | 2 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 13 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | HiFiGo Binary EP321 MEMS in-Ear Monitor, Direct-Drive MEMS Earphones, 3BA +2DD+1MEMS Hybrid IEM with Iridescent CNC Stainless Steel Faceplates for Musician Audiophile (3.5mm) | LDAC, AAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | HSP/HFP/A2DP/AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 12 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes for 5 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 45 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 570 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | JLab App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Binary 3.5mm
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
JLab Epic Pods (EBEPPODSRBLK124)
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
Verdict
Winner: JLab Epic Pods
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 40 specs.