JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Skullcandy Sesh ANC S2SAW-S749
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
Skullcandy Sesh ANC S2SAW-S749
Users praise the strong bass and comfortable fit of these Skullcandy earbuds, with several noting they are the best they have tried in years. The companion app enhances the experience significantly. However, some users report issues like one earbud not charging without wiggling, audio cutting out, and a need for better eartips, though Skullcandy's warranty replacement is appreciated. Overall, they are seen as a good value for various activities, with decent water resistance.
Pros
- Powerful bass
- Comfortable fit
- Great companion app
- Good water resistance
- Decent battery life
Cons
- Charging issues with one earbud
- Audio cutouts
- Need for better eartips
- Old design
- Mandatory extra warranty
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Skullcandy Sesh ANC S2SAW-S749 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 99 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 99 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Skullcandy Sesh ANC Active Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Noise Cancelling, Customizable Sound, 48 Hrs Battery, Stable Fit, Sweat and Waterproof, Microphone for iPhone Android - Black/Orange |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adjustable |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 48 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Personal Sound by Mimi |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Jlab App | Skullcandy |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP67 |
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
Skullcandy Sesh ANC S2SAW-S749
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 37 specs.
