Sony MDR-E9LP
Sony
34 Overall Score
vs
JLab GO Pop ANC
JLab
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony MDR-E9LP
55 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The product receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its comfort, affordability, and reliability, especially for those who get headaches from other earphones. However, many complain about poor sound quality, poor fit, and durability issues like one ear failing after 13 months.
Pros
- Comfortable for long use
- Affordable price
- No charging needed
- Good for headache sufferers
- Simple and reliable design
Cons
- Poor sound quality
- Poor fit for some ears
- Durability issues
- No microphone or controls
- Flat and bassless sound
Sound quality 6
Comfort 2
Fit 3
Durability 2
Value for money 2
Design 2
JLab GO Pop ANC
82 out of 100 high confidence 124 reviews
The JLab Go Pop ANC earbuds are generally well-received, with many users praising their sound quality, noise cancellation, and value for money. Some users noted issues with fit, color accuracy, and occasional connectivity problems, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for money
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
Cons
- Inconsistent audio between buds
- Color may differ from photos
- No replacement earbuds available
- No tracking if lost
- Occasional Bluetooth disconnections
Sound quality 28
Noise cancellation 15
Value for money 12
Fit and comfort 10
Battery life 8
Connectivity 4
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Specifications
| Sony MDR-E9LP | JLab GO Pop ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | wired | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 2x earbuds | S / M / L |
| Weight | 0.02 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13.5 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 18 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Codecs | Sony MDRE9LP/BLU Earbud Headphones, Blue | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Feed Forward |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVCTP/AVDTP/A2DP/AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 7.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes = 1 hour |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 320 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | JLab App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Sony MDR-E9LP
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong sound (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average connectivity (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
JLab GO Pop ANC
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: JLab GO Pop ANC
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 37 specs.
