Jacuate M79
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
What Buyers Say
Jacuate M79
The Jacuate Open Ear Earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for comfort, secure fit, and value for money. Many users find them lightweight and easy to forget they are wearing, with good battery life and clear audio for calls and music. However, a few long-term users report issues with battery degradation, charging case display failure, and touch controls that are prone to false taps. Overall, they are praised as a budget-friendly alternative to premium clip-on earbuds, but durability concerns temper the enthusiasm.
Pros
- Comfortable and lightweight fit
- Secure fit for workouts
- Good battery life
- Clear audio for calls
- Great value for money
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
Scores
Specifications
| Jacuate M79 | JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | clip-on | stem |
| Ear Tips | — | 3 sets of gel tips |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.12 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | Clip on Earbuds,Open Ear Earbuds Wireless Bluetooth 5.4, Lightweight Open Ear Headphones with Mic 60H Battery,Waterproof, for Sports, Running, Small Ears & Glasses Wearers,Workouts | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10-min fast charge = 2 hours of playtime | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs | 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 | IPX5 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Jacuate M79
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
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
Pricing
Jacuate M79 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 34 specs.
