jaddsa T18

The jaddsa T18's battery life is a knockout, landing in the 93rd percentile with 48 hours of total playtime. The touchscreen case is a unique feature you won't find on competitors like the Soundcore P31i. Just be ready for a mediocre fit and a build that feels its budget price.

Battery life is where the T18 really shines. At 9 hours per charge and 48 total with the case, it's one of the best on the market right now. You can basically forget your charger for a week of commutes. The active noise cancelling is also a pleasant surprise, scoring well above average. It won't beat Sony's flagship buds, but it takes the edge off a noisy bus. Sound quality is solid, right in the middle of the pack. The 12mm drivers push decent bass, and the 5 EQ modes let you tweak it, though it's not an audiophile experience. The mic quality is fine for calls, but the build and comfort scores are where things get shaky. The fit is underwhelming, and the materials feel a bit cheap, which makes that IPX7 water resistance rating a bit of a head-scratcher.

Stacked against the competition, the T18 is a one-trick pony with a very cool trick. The Soundcore P31i will give you a more polished app experience and better overall sound. The JLab JBuds Pods ANC are more comfortable and built tougher for workouts. The EarFun Air Pro TW230B is a better all-rounder with stronger sound and a more reliable fit. Where the jaddsa wins is pure battery stamina and that touchscreen case. If those two things are your top priority, it beats the others cold. For everything else, the competition is simply more well-rounded.

The value story here is a mess. We've seen this product listed from $17 all the way up to an absurd $4,073. At the low end, you're getting a steal for the battery life and that fun touchscreen case. At the high end, it's a complete joke. Our budget score of 47.9 reflects that confusion. If you can snag these for under $30 on Amazon, the price-to-performance ratio is hard to beat, especially for the ANC and battery. Just don't pay more than fifty bucks.

The jaddsa T18 grabs attention with a wild price spread from $17 to over $4,000, but the real story is the touchscreen case. It's a feature you don't see every day, letting you swipe through settings without touching your phone. Our scores tell a mixed story though. The battery life is a standout, landing in the 93rd percentile, which means you're getting nearly 9 hours from the buds and a whopping 48 from the case. That's best-in-class endurance for the money.

If you prioritize a secure, comfortable fit above all else, look elsewhere. The comfort score is a disappointing 30th percentile, making these a bad choice for long listening sessions or intense workouts. Runners and gym-goers will likely find them slipping out, and the cheap build quality doesn't inspire confidence, despite the IPX7 rating. The JBL Endurance Race 2 is a much safer bet for fitness.

The jaddsa T18 is a fascinating gadget that's a solid pair of budget earbuds hiding inside a party trick. The touchscreen case is genuinely cool and not just a gimmick, and the battery life is a legitimate standout. But the poor comfort and cheap build quality are real trade-offs. If you find them for a low price and love the idea of a smart case, they're a fun buy. Just know you're sacrificing fit and feel for that novelty.