Samsung Wireless
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
What Buyers Say
Samsung Wireless
Overall, these budget-friendly earbuds are a hit for most users who want an AirPods-like experience without the high cost. Many praise the sound quality, comfort, and battery life, noting they pair easily and fit in AirPods cases. However, a significant minority report severe issues with units not charging or powering on, even after replacements, and some find the microphone and noise cancellation poor. The mixed experiences mean they are a gamble, but for the price, many feel they are worth it if you get a working pair.
Pros
- Great sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Easy pairing with devices
- Fits AirPods cases
Cons
- Units not charging or powering on
- Poor microphone quality
- Weak noise cancellation
- Sensitive touch controls
- Connectivity issues with calls
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
| Samsung Wireless | JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | stem |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | 3 sets of gel tips |
| Weight | 0.13 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13 mm★ | 11 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Environmental Noise Cancellation | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 60 hrs★ | 56 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Jlab App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Wireless
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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
Samsung Wireless
No current pricing available
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 34 specs.
