JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
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
ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
Users praise these earbuds for their secure fit, automatic connection, and good sound quality for the price. However, some find them too large or uncomfortable, and there are complaints about cheap plastic build and connectivity issues. The ear wings are considered too soft to be effective, and the glossy case scratches easily.
Pros
- Secure fit that stays in place
- Automatic Bluetooth connection
- Good sound quality for the price
- Comfortable for users with ear infections
- USB-C charging cable included
Cons
- Too large for some ears
- Cheap plastic build quality
- Connectivity issues with one side cutting out
- Ear wings too soft to be effective
- Glossy case prone to scratches
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | ICESOMNUS X12 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | semi-in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 101 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | aptX, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | — | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 1 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Android Voice Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab 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
ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 36 specs.