SoundPEATS Q40 HD
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
What Buyers Say
SoundPEATS Q40 HD
The SoundPEATS Q40 HD earbuds receive generally positive feedback for their sound quality, battery life, and secure fit, especially for sports and exercise. Users appreciate the neckband design that prevents loss and the long cord that can be tucked away. However, some criticize the lack of deep bass, noise isolation, and the overly long cord that can rustle, while a few note durability concerns after about a year of use.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life
- Secure fit for sports
- Neckband design prevents loss
- Fast USB-C charging
Cons
- Lack of deep bass
- Poor noise isolation
- Overly long cord rustles
- No ANC
- Durability concerns after a year
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
| SoundPEATS Q40 HD | JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband | stem |
| Ear Tips | multiple sizes | 3 sets of gel tips |
| Weight | — | 0.12 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC, SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | LDAC Hi-Res Audio, IP67 Waterproof, 360° Immersive Spatial Sound | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.1666666716337204 hrs★ | 0.16699999570846558 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 5 hours playback | 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 | 1 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | SOUNDPEATS | Jlab App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
SoundPEATS Q40 HD
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st 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
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 36 specs.