JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
JLab
87 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore AeroFit Pro by Anker AeroFit Pro Open-Ear
Soundcore
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Soundcore AeroFit Pro by Anker AeroFit Pro Open-Ear
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Fitness
Budget
Gaming
Commute
Travel
Calls
Music
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Soundcore AeroFit Pro by Anker AeroFit Pro Open-Ear | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | — |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.09 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 16.200000762939453 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 13.5 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, SBC |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 14 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 5.5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 46 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 105 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | Soundcore 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
Soundcore AeroFit Pro by Anker AeroFit Pro Open-Ear
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK1241.398score per dollar
vs
Soundcore AeroFit Pro by Anker AeroFit Pro Open-Ear0.852score per dollar
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 38 specs.
