4XSAMEARBK
Samsung
24 Overall Score
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JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
JLab
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
4XSAMEARBK
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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
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Specifications
| 4XSAMEARBK | JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | stem |
| Ear Tips | — | 3 sets of gel tips |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.12 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 56 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Jlab App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
4XSAMEARBK
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
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
Pricing
4XSAMEARBK1.716score per dollar
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JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK1241.408score per dollar
4XSAMEARBK offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.
