JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Apple AirPods 4
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
Apple AirPods 4
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these AirPods 4, praising the long battery life, great sound quality, and ease of use with iPhones. The product arrived quickly and works perfectly, with many noting they do not regret the purchase. A few Q&A entries show confusion about compatibility with older iPhones and features like noise cancellation, but overall sentiment is very favorable.
Pros
- Long battery life
- Great sound quality
- Easy to use and connect
- Quick delivery
- Works perfectly
Cons
- Compatibility confusion with older iPhones
- Unclear noise cancellation feature
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Apple AirPods 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | — |
| Weight | 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
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
Apple AirPods 4
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 offers 12.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.
