Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V
JLab GO POP ANC
What Buyers Say
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V
The Sony MDR-EX15LP earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality and value for the low price, but a significant number report that one earbud stops working within weeks or months. Durability is the main concern, with frequent mentions of the left or right side failing, while the lack of a microphone and volume control is a common complaint.
Pros
- Great sound quality for the price
- Good bass response
- Comfortable fit
- Lightweight and portable
- Decent noise isolation
Cons
- Frequent failure of one earbud
- Poor durability over time
- No microphone or volume control
- Random Siri activation issues
- Cable noise when moving
JLab GO POP ANC
These earbuds are praised for their excellent value, with many users impressed by the active noise cancellation and sound quality given the low price. The purple semi-transparent design is a hit, and battery life is consistently described as long-lasting. A minor drawback is that audio quality degrades at very high volumes, but overall they are considered a great spare or budget option.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great active noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Attractive purple semi-transparent design
Cons
- Audio quality drops at high volume
- Not the best sound quality overall
Scores
Specifications
| Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V | JLab GO POP ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | In-Ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.03 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 8 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Codecs | Sony MDR-EX15LP In-Ear Headphones, 9mm Drivers, Black | JLab, Go Pop ANC, True Wireless Earbuds, Active Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth Earbuds, Transparent Neon Green |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | Feed Forward |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes = 1 hour |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | JLab App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
JLab GO POP ANC
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 35 specs.
