JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Shokz OpenDots ONE
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
Shokz OpenDots ONE
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the sound quality and comfort of the OpenDots One, especially for activities like running where awareness of surroundings is important. A few reviewers note issues with call quality and touch controls, but overall the product is praised for its unique design that doesn't interfere with glasses or cause ear irritation.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable and stable fit
- Safe for outdoor use with ambient awareness
- Does not interfere with eyeglasses
- No ear irritation
Cons
- Poor call quality
- Difficult touch controls
- Hard to open case with one hand
- Not suitable for loud environments like subways
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Shokz OpenDots ONE | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | clip-on |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | none (open-ear, no ear tips) |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity | — | 97.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | — | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 1 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 10min=2hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | Shokz App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP54 |
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
Shokz OpenDots ONE
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.
