JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Beats Studio Buds +
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
Beats Studio Buds +
The Beats Studio Buds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, but several report issues with connectivity, microphone quality, and durability. The battery life is generally appreciated, but some find the earbuds fall out easily or have a cheaply made case. Overall, they are seen as a decent option for casual use, but not a top-tier choice compared to AirPods Pro.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Easy pairing with Android and iOS
Cons
- Connectivity issues
- Poor microphone quality
- Earbuds fall out easily
- Cheaply made case
- One side stops working
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Beats Studio Buds + | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 16 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | personalized |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 9 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 27 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | Beats app |
| 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
Beats Studio Buds +
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 35 specs.