Apple EarPods
Apple
30 Overall Score
vs
JLab JBuds Lux ANC
JLab
76 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Work
Commute
Music
Calls
Studio
Specifications
| Apple EarPods | JLab JBuds Lux ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Plastic | Cloud Foam |
| Headband | — | Cloud Foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | hybrid |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, L3C |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio, Tempest 3D |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes quick charge 10 hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | JLab App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✓★ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple EarPods
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average sound (24th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
JLab JBuds Lux ANC
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: JLab JBuds Lux ANC
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 38 specs.
