Sony USB-C Wired In-ear Headphones IER-EX15C
JLab GO POP ANC
What Buyers Say
Sony USB-C Wired In-ear Headphones IER-EX15C
Users love these wired USB-C earbuds for their simplicity, comfort, and surprisingly good sound quality for the price. They are praised as a reliable backup or primary option for those who prefer not to charge headphones, with clear call quality and effective passive noise isolation. A few minor drawbacks include the lack of noise-canceling tech and the need to manage a cable, but overall they are seen as excellent value.
Pros
- Great sound quality for the price
- Comfortable and lightweight design
- No need to charge
- Clear call quality
- Effective passive noise isolation
Cons
- No noise-canceling technology
- Cable tangling issues
- Occupies USB-C port while in use
- Not premium sound quality
- Limited to wired use
JLab GO POP ANC
These earbuds are praised for their excellent value, with many users impressed by the active noise cancellation and sound quality given the low price. The purple semi-transparent design is a hit, and battery life is consistently described as long-lasting. A minor drawback is that audio quality degrades at very high volumes, but overall they are considered a great spare or budget option.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great active noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Attractive purple semi-transparent design
Cons
- Audio quality drops at high volume
- Not the best sound quality overall
Scores
Specifications
| Sony USB-C Wired In-ear Headphones IER-EX15C | JLab GO POP ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 5 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Codecs | Sony IER-EX15C USB-C Plug, Wired in-Ear Headphones for iPhone and Android Phones, with Built-in Multi-Function Button, Volume and Mic Control, Pink (Renewed) (Renewed) | JLab, Go Pop ANC, True Wireless Earbuds, Active Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth Earbuds, Transparent Neon Green |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Feed Forward |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes = 1 hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | JLab App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Sony USB-C Wired In-ear Headphones IER-EX15C
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average sound (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average connectivity (25th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
JLab GO POP ANC
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 35 specs.
