Cuzabe CBH11
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
What Buyers Say
Cuzabe CBH11
Users report mixed experiences with these Bluetooth earplugs. While battery life is consistently praised at 9-12 hours, durability is a major concern with several units failing within a month. Comfort is decent but they tend to fall out, and the charging port is outdated micro USB. Customer service gets high marks for resolving issues.
Pros
- Excellent battery life (9-12 hours)
- Good Bluetooth connectivity
- Comfortable for all-day wear
- Great customer service
- Loud volume
Cons
- Poor durability (fails within a month)
- Falls out of ears easily
- Outdated micro USB charging port
- Weak bass
- Auto reconnect doesn't work
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
Scores
Specifications
| Cuzabe CBH11 | JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband | stem |
| Ear Tips | — | 3 sets of gel tips |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.12 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | Ear Plugs Bluetooth Headphones for Work, Neckband Wireless Earbuds, Noise Reduction in-Ear Earphones with Mic and Controls, Waterproof Earbuds with 20 Hours Battery, for Industrial Safety | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 20 hrs | 56 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Jlab App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Cuzabe CBH11
- Strong battery (75th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
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
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
