JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE are praised for their great sound quality, comfortable fit, and effective active noise cancellation at an affordable price. Users appreciate the easy connectivity and seamless integration with Samsung phones, though some note the lack of wireless charging and fewer premium features compared to the Pro model. Overall, they are seen as a solid value for everyday use.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Easy connectivity
- Seamless Samsung integration
Cons
- No wireless charging
- Fewer premium features than Pro model
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 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 | Water-ResistantNoise CancelingBuilt-In Microphone, Automatic Pairing |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | active |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | True |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Gemini |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | Galaxy Wearable |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP54 |
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 35 specs.
