Status Between SAANC-3X
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
What Buyers Say
Status Between SAANC-3X
The Status Between 3 ANC earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, featuring three dedicated drivers that deliver clear, balanced audio with powerful bass. Users praise the impressive noise cancellation, long battery life, and reliable Bluetooth multipoint connectivity, though some note the touch controls can be finicky and the ear tips are difficult to change. A few isolated issues with earbud malfunction were resolved quickly by customer support, and overall, these are considered a top-tier choice for audiophiles.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with three drivers
- Powerful and clear bass without distortion
- Impressive noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Reliable Bluetooth multipoint connectivity
Cons
- Touch controls can be imprecise
- Ear tips are very difficult to change
- Slightly bulky design sticks out
- Multipoint audio can cut out with both devices active
- App could be improved
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
| Status Between SAANC-3X | JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | stem |
| Ear Tips | multiple ear tip sizes and wingtips | 3 sets of gel tips |
| Weight | — | 0.12 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 3★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codecs | Status Between 3ANC Onyx True Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds - Black iPhone & Android ANC in Ear Buds, Charging Case, Built-in 6 Microphones, 8H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.2, IPX5 | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | advanced | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 2 hours playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 56 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Jlab App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Status Between SAANC-3X
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th 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 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 34 specs.
