JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Apple
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
Apple
These USB-C wired earbuds are a hit with most users, praised for their comfortable fit, clear sound quality, and excellent value. The included hard case and multiple ear tip sizes are frequently mentioned as positives. However, a few users report issues with connectivity, fit for small ears, or receiving a defective unit. Overall, they are seen as a reliable and affordable alternative to wireless earbuds.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Clear sound quality
- Great value for money
- Included hard carrying case
- Multiple ear tip sizes
Cons
- Occasional connectivity issues
- Not ideal for very small ears
- Some units may be defective
- Lacks deep bass
- Case can be fiddly to close
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | semi-in-ear |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | USB C Headphone for iPhone 17 Air 16 15 Pro Max Plus/iPad, Type C Earphone with Mic HiFi Stereo Magnet Cute USBC Wired Earbud for Samsung Galaxy S26 S25 S24 Ultra A35 S23 Fe S22+ A17/Pixel 10 9, Pink |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | ENC |
| 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 | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | intelligent voice wake up |
| 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
Apple
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong sound (79th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (25th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 34 specs.