JLab JBuds ANC 3
JLab
72 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony
91 Overall Score
Scores
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Music
Budget
Gaming
Travel
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| JLab JBuds ANC 3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 8.399999618530273 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 102 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Smart Active Noise Canceling, 3 Modes | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 3-minute quick charge will give you up to 60 minutes of play |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 33 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | 43 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JLab | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JLab JBuds ANC 3
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
JLab JBuds ANC 3
Sony WF-1000XM5
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM5
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.
