Sony MDR-EX14APB
Sony
39 Overall Score
vs
JBL Vibe Buds 2
JBL
77 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Gaming
Music
Calls
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| Sony MDR-EX14APB | JBL Vibe Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Large, Medium, Small | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | — | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 mm★ | 8 mm |
| Drivers | — | 8★ |
| Freq Min | 8 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 40 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 49 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Microsoft Cortana |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Smart Key app | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IP54 |
Pros & Cons
Sony MDR-EX14APB
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
JBL Vibe Buds 2
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sony MDR-EX14APB0.183score per dollar
vs
JBL Vibe Buds 20.107score per dollar
Sony MDR-EX14APB offers 1.7x better value for money
Sony MDR-EX14APB
JBL Vibe Buds 2
Verdict
Winner: JBL Vibe Buds 2
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 38 specs.
