JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
JVC Sport HAEC25TW
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
JVC Sport HAEC25TW
The JVC HAEC25TB earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, comfort, and long battery life, with some calling them amazing for the price. However, a significant number of verified buyers report that one earbud (usually the left) stops working after a few months, and customer support is poor. The case design and lack of battery indicator are also common complaints.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Secure ear hook design
- Good value for money
Cons
- Left earbud stops working after months
- Poor customer support
- Cheap and bulky case
- No battery indicator on case
- Touch controls only
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | JVC Sport HAEC25TW | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.14 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | JVC Sport True Wireless Earbuds Headphones, Lightweight and Compact, Long Battery Life (up to 30 Hours), Sound with Neodymium Magnet Driver, Water Resistance (IPX5) - HAEC25TW (White) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.1 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
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
JVC Sport HAEC25TW
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 34 specs.
