JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Elgin Rumble M2.1U
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
Elgin Rumble M2.1U
Users generally appreciate the noise reduction and comfort of these earbuds, especially for use with power tools, motorcycles, and in loud environments. However, durability is a major concern, with multiple reports of components failing within months, including the control panel, ear tips, and jack. Sound quality is praised, but some users experience static noise, audio cutting out, or a strange vibration that causes itching.
Pros
- Effective noise reduction
- Comfortable fit
- Good sound quality
- Secure over-ear wire
- Works with motorcycle helmets
Cons
- Poor durability
- Control panel fails quickly
- Ear tips fall off easily
- Jack breaks easily
- No L/R markings
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Elgin Rumble M2.1U | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | over-ear memory wire loops |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | two sizes |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 118 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Lightweight, Microphone Included, Noise Isolation, Sweatproof, Volume Control |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP67 |
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
Elgin Rumble M2.1U
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (74th percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 36 specs.