JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
JVC Marshmallow Plus HAA25TB
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 Marshmallow Plus HAA25TB
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these JBL earbuds, praising their excellent value for money, impressive battery life, and comfortable fit. Many highlight the seamless auto-pairing and charging features, though a few note that the volume could be louder and the touch controls can be accidentally triggered. Overall, the product is highly recommended for its performance at a budget-friendly price.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Impressive battery life
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Seamless auto-pairing and charging
- Great sound quality
Cons
- Volume could be higher
- Touch controls can be accidentally triggered
- Mode switching can lower volume unintentionally
- Black color hard to see if dropped
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | JVC Marshmallow Plus HAA25TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 22 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★ | 20.5 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | voice assistant compatible |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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 Marshmallow Plus HAA25TB
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
