Sony MDR-EX155AP
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
What Buyers Say
Sony MDR-EX155AP
These Sony wired earbuds are praised for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and affordability, with many users preferring them over pricier wireless options. However, some report issues like lack of volume control on the remote, a high-frequency tone that may be harmful, and the glue holding the earbud halves can fail over time. Overall, they are a solid choice for music and gaming, but not ideal for phone calls.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Affordable price
- Great for gaming (PS4/PS5)
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- No volume control on remote
- High-frequency tone may be harmful
- Glue holding earbud halves can fail
- Not ideal for phone calls
- Wires can tangle easily
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
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
Scores
Specifications
| Sony MDR-EX155AP | JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-tip | stem |
| Ear Tips | small, medium, large | 3 sets of gel tips |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.12 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | Sony MDREX155AP in-Ear Earbud Headphones/Headset with mic for Phone Call, White (MDR-EX155AP/W) | 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 | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 56 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Jlab App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Sony MDR-EX155AP
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 34 specs.
