JLab JBuds Mini
JLab
73 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Ear (3)
Nothing
87 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| JLab JBuds Mini | Nothing Ear (3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 Sets of Silicone Gel Tips | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Simulated Surround, Stereo |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 5.5 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 1.5 hours (in case) | 5 |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 20 hrs★ | 19 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JLab App | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
JLab JBuds Mini
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
JLab JBuds Mini2.139score per dollar
vs
Nothing Ear (3)0.678score per dollar
JLab JBuds Mini offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Ear (3)
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.
