JLab Epic Pods (EBEPPODSRBLK124)
BZINK H89
What Buyers Say
JLab Epic Pods (EBEPPODSRBLK124)
The Epic Pods ANC earbuds are generally well-received, with many users praising the excellent sound quality, strong bass, and effective noise canceling for the price. However, several reviewers report issues with connectivity, touch controls, and firmware bugs that affect the overall experience. While most would recommend them, the recurring technical problems prevent a perfect score.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Powerful bass
- Effective noise canceling
- Great value for price
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Connectivity issues
- Touch controls unreliable
- Firmware bugs
- Settings not saved
- Static at low volume
BZINK H89
Most users find these earbuds offer great value for the price, with good sound quality for podcasts and calls, comfortable fit, and reliable durability. A few complaints mention tinny sound and lack of bass, and one unit had a symmetry defect that was quickly refunded by the seller. Overall, they are praised for staying in the ears and being compatible with various devices.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good sound quality for podcasts
- Comfortable to wear
- Stays in ears securely
- Durable for frequent use
Cons
- Tinny and scratchy sound
- Lack of bass
- Sound cuts out at higher volumes
- Symmetry defect on one unit
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Epic Pods | BZINK H89 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | 6 sets of silicone ear tips | 3 sets of soft eartips |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC | USB C Headphones for iPhone 16 15 Pro Max Plus,H89 Type C Earphones with Microphone Deep Bass Crystal Clear Sound Ear Buds,USBC Wired Earbuds for Google Pixel Galaxy S24 S23 S22 S21 S20 A53 |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | HSP/HFP/A2DP/AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes for 5 hours of playtime | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 45 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 570 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | JLab App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
JLab Epic Pods (EBEPPODSRBLK124)
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
BZINK H89
- Strong affordability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (79th percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
JLab Epic Pods (EBEPPODSRBLK124)
No current pricing available
BZINK H89
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.
