JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Sennheiser CX 80S
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
Sennheiser CX 80S
The Sennheiser wired earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the clear, balanced sound and excellent value for the low price, with some calling them the best wired earbuds under $20. However, several reviews note weak bass, durability concerns like one side dying after a year, and one user found the sound quality surprisingly poor for the brand. Overall, they are seen as a solid budget option with good clarity but not for bass lovers.
Pros
- Clear and balanced sound
- Excellent value for money
- Good clarity and detail
- Comfortable fit
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Durability concerns (one side dies)
- Thin cable
- Inconsistent sound quality across units
- Button control issues
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Sennheiser CX 80S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9.699999809265137 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 9★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 17 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 28 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Sennheiser CX 80S 3.5 mm, angled Connector Ear canal Wired In-Ear Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| 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
Sennheiser CX 80S
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser CX 80S offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 35 specs.
