JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
JLab
87 Overall Score
vs
Beats Solo Buds
Beats
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Value for money 5
Battery life 4
Sound quality 5
Comfort 4
Anc performance 3
App functionality 4
Beats Solo Buds
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Beats Solo Buds | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 18 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 5-minute charge gives up to 1 hour of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | Beats 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
Beats Solo Buds
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 34 specs.