JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
QCY BH20T13A
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
QCY BH20T13A
Users overwhelmingly praise the QCY T13 earbuds for their excellent battery life, good sound quality for the price, and comfortable fit. Many note they have held up well over years of use, though some mention minor issues like the mic quality during calls or earbuds falling out during exercise. Overall, it is seen as a fantastic value option under $50.
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Good sound quality for price
- Comfortable fit
- Long-lasting build
- Effective noise cancellation
Cons
- Poor mic quality during calls
- Earbuds may fall out during exercise
- Sound quality not as good as TOZO
- QCY app has limited features
- Screen cover inside audio hole may detach
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | QCY BH20T13A | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.09 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 7.199999809265137 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 102 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Android Phone Control, Lightweight, Microphone Included, Noise Isolation, Universal Phone Control |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | ENC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.1 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth 5 |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | QCY APP |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
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
QCY BH20T13A
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 37 specs.