JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/G
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 LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/G
The Sony LinkBuds are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and battery life. Users appreciate the customizable EQ via the Sony app and find the fit secure for activities like strength training, though some note the touch controls can be finicky. The main drawbacks are the bulky design and battery life when using multipoint or ANC, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with deep bass
- Very comfortable for long wear
- Secure fit with wing tips
- Customizable EQ via Sony app
- Great battery life with quick charge
Cons
- Finicky and sensitive touch controls
- Bulky design
- Battery life drops with multipoint or ANC
- Touch controls limited to presets
- Audio quality may wash out at high volume with ANC
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/G | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 5 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 30 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | A2DP |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 5.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 5-minute quick charge provides up to an hour of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 14 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | Sony Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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 LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/G
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average sound (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average battery (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/G
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 34 specs.
