JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Sony WF-C510
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
Sony WF-C510
The Sony WF-C510 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and impressive battery life, especially given the affordable price point. Many users appreciate the compact charging case and features like multipoint connection and the Sony Headphones Connect app. However, a notable number of reviews report reliability issues, with some units failing to charge or developing audio distortion within months of purchase.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Long battery life (11 hours per charge)
- Compact and portable charging case
- Multipoint connection (two devices)
Cons
- Reliability issues (charging/audio failure)
- Left earbud stops charging after months
- Clicking noise during running
- Difficult to connect to new devices
- Only stores two devices at a time
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Sony WF-C510 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | Extra small, Medium, Extra large |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.00 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 11 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 5 minute quick charge allows you to enjoy up to 1 hour of extra playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 11 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Home, Apple Home |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| 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
Sony WF-C510
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Sony WF-C510 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.
