JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
TRUTHEAR Zero ZERO:RED
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
TRUTHEAR Zero ZERO:RED
The Truthear Zero Red IEMs receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from all verified reviewers. Users praise the balanced, detailed sound quality that rivals much more expensive models, along with excellent build and comfort after finding the right ear tips. A few note the large nozzle may be uncomfortable for smaller ears initially, but patience with the included tips resolves this. Overall, they are highly recommended for gaming, music, and casual listening as an exceptional value under $100.
Pros
- Balanced and detailed sound quality
- Excellent value for money under $100
- Comfortable after finding right ear tips
- Great for gaming with good surround sound
- Solid build quality and attractive design
Cons
- Large nozzle may be uncomfortable for small ears
- Initial discomfort before finding right ear tips
- Cable is of passing quality, not premium
- Soundstage not expansive compared to higher-end models
- Bass booster adapter makes little difference
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | TRUTHEAR Zero ZERO:RED | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | — |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | — |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 41 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 17.5 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 117.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | 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 | IP55 | — |
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
TRUTHEAR Zero ZERO:RED
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 35 specs.
