CCA AZ09
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
What Buyers Say
CCA AZ09
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these KZ AZ09 Bluetooth adapters, praising their secure fit, excellent sound quality, and long battery life. The adapters are noted for transforming wired IEMs into reliable wireless setups with impressive range and durability. A few minor issues include occasional slippage during sweaty activities and Bluetooth cutouts at low volume with AAC codec, but overall they are considered a great value.
Pros
- Secure and comfortable fit
- Excellent sound quality
- Long battery life (7+ hours)
- Impressive Bluetooth range (100+ yards)
- Reliable quick pairing
Cons
- Occasional slippage with sweat
- Bluetooth cuts out at low volume with AAC codec
- No ANC or audio pass-through
- Minor quirks in voice prompts
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
Scores
Specifications
| CCA AZ09 | JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | stem |
| Ear Tips | — | 3 sets of gel tips |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.12 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs | 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 | Waterproof | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
CCA AZ09
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Strong sound (68th percentile)
- Below average battery (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
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
Pricing
CCA AZ09
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
