JLab EBJBMINITONESD50WEB
JLab
60 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JLab EBJBMINITONESD50WEB
No customer feedback yet
Sony WF-1000XM5
62 out of 100 high confidence 216 reviews
The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, making them great for travel and workouts. However, a significant number of complaints focus on Bluetooth connectivity issues, poor ANC compared to previous models, and fit problems that cause discomfort or earbuds falling out. Battery life and case charging also draw criticism, with some users experiencing defects. Overall, while the audio performance is often lauded, reliability and fit concerns prevent a higher rating.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Great battery life
- Customizable app
Cons
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Poor ANC compared to previous models
- Fit problems causing discomfort
- Earbuds fall out easily
- Case battery drains quickly
Sound quality 25
Noise cancelling 20
Fit and comfort 18
Bluetooth connectivity 12
Battery life 10
Charging case 8
Scores
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Calls
Fitness
Specifications
| JLab EBJBMINITONESD50WEB | Sony WF-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 Sets of Silicone Gel Tips | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.03 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 8.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 102 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | JLab JBuds Mini Tones, True Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Multipoint, IP55 Sweat Resistant, Be Aware Audio, Crystal Clear Calls, Tones | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 5.5 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes = 1 hour | 3 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 20 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JLab App | Sony Headphone Connect App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JLab EBJBMINITONESD50WEB
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average sound (5th percentile)5th %ile
Sony WF-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
JLab EBJBMINITONESD50WEB1.490score per dollar
vs
Sony WF-1000XM50.443score per dollar
JLab EBJBMINITONESD50WEB offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM5
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 40 specs.
