Jabra Evolve2 Buds
JLab Epic Pods (EBEPPODSRBLK124)
What Buyers Say
Jabra Evolve2 Buds
The Jabra earbuds receive mixed feedback. Users praise the multipoint connectivity for seamlessly switching between work calls and music, making them ideal for remote work. However, a significant complaint is the aggressive sleep mode that causes audio delays after brief silences, rendering them frustrating for video and voice chat. While some find them worth the price, others warn of persistent firmware update issues and a design flaw that has plagued Jabra products for years.
Pros
- Multipoint connectivity for work and music
- Seamless call switching between devices
- Great for remote work and Teams
- Comfortable alternative to headsets
- Good sound quality when active
Cons
- Aggressive sleep mode causing audio delays
- Audio cutouts after brief silence
- Frustrating for video and voice chat
- Persistent firmware update issues
- Design flaw present for years
JLab Epic Pods (EBEPPODSRBLK124)
The Epic Pods ANC earbuds are generally well-received, with many users praising the excellent sound quality, strong bass, and effective noise canceling for the price. However, several reviewers report issues with connectivity, touch controls, and firmware bugs that affect the overall experience. While most would recommend them, the recurring technical problems prevent a perfect score.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Powerful bass
- Effective noise canceling
- Great value for price
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Connectivity issues
- Touch controls unreliable
- Firmware bugs
- Settings not saved
- Static at low volume
Scores
Specifications
| Jabra Evolve2 Buds | JLab Epic Pods | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | stem |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | 6 sets of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 80 Hz | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 8 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC, AAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7, HSP 1.2, SPP 1.2 | 6.1 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 20 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 33 hrs★ | 12 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour | 10 minutes for 5 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 33 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 570 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | JLab App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Jabra Evolve2 Buds
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
JLab Epic Pods (EBEPPODSRBLK124)
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
JLab Epic Pods (EBEPPODSRBLK124) offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
