JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Nothing Ear (a) B162
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
Nothing Ear (a) B162
The Nothing Ear (a) earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their sound quality, strong bass, and value for money, with several users praising the ANC and fit. However, some reviewers report issues with comfort over long periods, battery life, a difficult-to-open case, and occasional connectivity or charging defects. Overall, they are seen as a solid budget option, especially for Nothing phone owners, but not without flaws.
Pros
- Strong bass and sound quality
- Good value for money
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit for many
- Easy setup and app
Cons
- Uncomfortable after long hours
- Battery life not great
- Case hard to open
- Occasional connectivity issues
- Charging defect in one bud
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Nothing Ear (a) B162 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Simulated Surround, Stereo |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 42.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | fast charging |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 42.5 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
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
Nothing Ear (a) B162
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 37 specs.