JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
BASN BmasterX
What Buyers Say
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
BASN BmasterX
The BASN Bmaster X in-ear monitors receive mostly positive feedback for their sound clarity, comfort, and build quality. However, a few users report issues with distortion and weak bass, which may be a concern for certain applications like live stage monitoring. Overall, they are considered a solid value in their price range.
Pros
- Sound clarity and detail
- Comfortable fit
- Durable build quality
- High-quality cable
- Good value for price
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Distortion issues
- Intermittent sound cutting out
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | BASN BmasterX | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | 7 fit-tips |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.24 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 6★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 107 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | BASN BmasterX in Ear Audio Monitor, Hybrid 6 Drivers IEM Earphones with Crystal Clear Sound, Detachable Cable Plus Carrying Case Fit Kit for Musician, Stage, Studio (3.5mm & 4.4mm Jack, Black/White) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Jlab App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
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
BASN BmasterX
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 36 specs.
