JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
JLab
86 Overall Score
vs
TOZO NC9
TOZO
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Value for money 5
Battery life 4
Sound quality 5
Comfort 4
Anc performance 3
App functionality 4
TOZO NC9
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods ANC | TOZO NC9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | six sizes |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 14 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | TOZO NC9 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds 59H Playtime with LED Display Charger Case, 6 Mics ENC Clear Call Headphones IPX8 Waterproof, Green |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 14 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | TOZO app |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX8 |
Pros & Cons
JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
TOZO NC9
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 36 specs.
