JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
PureGear PureBoom 64391PG
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
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Users are overwhelmingly positive about these earbuds, praising their impressive sound quality, comfortable fit, and long battery life. Many compare them favorably to premium brands like AirPods and Bose, noting the exceptional value for the price. A few minor criticisms mention a lack of deep bass and one user reported the buds falling out of their ears.
Pros
- Impressive sound quality
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Long battery life
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
- Great value for money
Cons
- Lacks deep bass
- May fall out of ears for some
- Sound can be flat compared to premium
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | PureGear PureBoom 64391PG | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | Rounded tips |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | l |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Ergonomic fit, Lightweight |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 18 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | iOS, Android |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
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
PureGear PureBoom 64391PG
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
PureGear PureBoom 64391PG
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 35 specs.
