JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124

JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124

JLab
87 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore P20i

Soundcore P20i

Soundcore
46 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124

88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

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
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Battery life 4
👍 Sound quality 5
👍 Comfort 4
🤔 Anc performance 3
🤔 App functionality 4

Soundcore P20i

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Budget
JLab
86
Soundcore
45
Gaming
JLab
85
Soundcore
54
Commute
JLab
82
Soundcore
38
Travel
JLab
80
Soundcore
41
Calls
JLab
79
Soundcore
39
Fitness
JLab
77
Soundcore
48
Music
JLab
69
Soundcore
47

Specifications

JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124Soundcore P20i
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Stylestemtrue wireless
Ear Tips3 sets of gel tips—
Weight0.12 kg0.04 kg★
Audio
Driver Typedynamic—
Driver Size11 mm★10 mm
Drivers110★
Freq Min20 Hz20 Hz
Freq Max20 kHz20 kHz
Impedance—16 Ω
Hi-Res Audio✗—
CodecsSBC, AACLightweight, Water Resistant
Noise Control
ANC✓★—
ANC Typehybrid—
Transparency✓★—
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.4★5.3
Multipoint✓★—
Earbud Battery
Battery Life10 hrs10 hrs
Charge Time0.16699999570846558 hrs★—
Fast Charging10 min for 2 hours playback10-minute charge gives 2 hours of playtime
ChargingUSB-C★—
Case Battery
Case Battery56 hrs★30 hrs
Case ChargingUSB-C★—
Wireless Charging✓★—
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count6★2
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant—
Touch Controls✓✓
AppJlab Appsoundcore app
Gaming Mode✓★—
Bone Conduction✗—
Water ResistanceIP55Water-Resistant

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

Soundcore P20i

  • Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong connectivity (79th percentile)
  • Strong battery (79th percentile)
  • Below average anc (31st percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124

Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 34 specs.

JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness