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Wireless Earbuds

Apple AirPods Pro vs JLab Audio JBuds Air

Apple AirPods Pro

Apple AirPods Pro

163 reviews

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JLab Audio JBuds Air

JLab Audio JBuds Air

158 reviews

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Great sound quality with warm, rich sound

Active noise cancellation

Impressive battery life of up to 4.5 hours on a single charge

Easy to use and connect to devices

Lightweight and comfortable fit

Great budget option

Intuitive controls

Three sizes of earbud covers

Decent sound quality

Lightweight and comfortable to wear

Not suitable for everyone due to fit

Issues with connectivity reported by some users

Price may be too high for some budgets

Not noise cancelling

Fit can be uncomfortable for some users

Battery life could be better

Verdict

The Apple AirPods Pro are a great choice for those looking for a truly wireless earbud with active noise cancellation. They offer a warm, rich sound that is suitable for any genre of music and never harsh. The battery life is also impressive, lasting up to 4.5 hours on a single charge. However, some users have reported issues with connectivity and the fit may not be comfortable for everyone.

Verdict

The JLab Audio JBuds Air are a great budget option for true wireless earbuds. They offer intuitive controls, three sizes of earbud covers, and decent sound quality. However, they lack noise cancellation and the fit can be uncomfortable for some users.

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Battery Life

I really wanted to love these...

You can still hear some loud noises, but those are muted significantly. As for Transparency mode, it amplifies outside noise so you can be aware of your surroundings while listening to music. This was quite helpful while I was walking on the street and did not want to be completely isolated from the outside world. Overall I'd say these two features are a solid 10/10 Battery life: On paper Airpods pro have less battery life than Airpods 2 (4

Which TWS earphones you use with S21?

I have the jlab jbuds, the ones with the gold etching. I got them at best buy for around $50 and they're great! I've had them for about a year and use them while waking. I mostly listen to podcasts so I can't say how good they are for music but the battery life is great. I probably charge the case about once every 2 or 3 weeks

Positive

reddit.com/r/GalaxyS21

Sound Quality

My in-store AirPods Pro Max Impressions

>The Apple AirPods Pro have a fairly neutral sound profile, suitable for a variety of audio content. While they struggle a bit more to produce thump and rumble, they lack less bass than the [Apple AirPods 2 Truly Wireless which have an open-back design

Positive

reddit.com/r/apple

I thought of getting the AirPods Pro but I’m still on the fence due to the price and I’ve heard the sound quality is just ok.

Neutral

reddit.com/r/Earbuds

Noise Cancellation

Good pair of bluetooth noise canceling earbuds?

If you’re using them with Apple products, it’s basically a no-brainer buy for the AirPods Pro. The ecosystem integration is absolutely awesome. The noise cancelling is fantastic, and transparency mode is super useful if you need to quickly hear voices or wear them while outside for awareness.

Positive

reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice

JLab Audio JBuds Air ANC Truly Wireless

That said, they're an affordable choice if you're looking for truly wireless headphones with an ANC feature.

Positive

Fit

Good sound, poor fit.

The sound quality is good, The in ear fit is not good, I tried all 3 sizes of the supplied silicone ear tips and none fit properly. I tried the proper fit app on my iPhone and could not get an "Okay" on the app. I don't feel they fit securely enough, so I will only use them when I am seated. The Air Pods are not comfortable for any lengthy listening session

Good product; Bad customer service

- The case is a little bulky in certain pockets, but still doable. - I LOVE the fact that the USB connector is built into the case, so a separate cable isn't necessary. This is the prime reason I got a replacement set instead of trying a different brand, like Anker. Only the JLabs had this feature, and it's brilliant! - I'm no audiophile, but even I can tell the sound quality isn't amazing

Bluetooth Connectivity

Should I get the Sony WF-1000XM4?

Particularly if you're going to use it with an Apple device, consider the AirPods Pro. You'll find a bunch of comparisons online like this

Positive

reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice

Fantastic idea, but sadly didn't work out for me!

After reading a few comments on their customer support videos that they kindly (and promptly) send out when you contact them, I see that I am not alone with these connectivity issues. I will wait it out until JLab comes out with a second iteration of these that have less kinks. I emailed JLab forgetting that I purchased through Amazon and could just refund my purchase online; they responded with the previously mentioned YouTube video about pairing your device. When I replied that this method was not the underlying issue, and the left earbud was unresponsive, they sent back a thoughtful email to give them a call and find out what was wrong

Comfort

Great airpod investment

So I decided to purchase the pros since they won’t slip as easily as the original AirPods (Let me start by saying they came pretty fast, and they were packaged safely!) I’d say this is a great investment, it’s very comfortable and from what I’ve gathered so far on these is you can answer your calls, skip and rewind back with your music as well, it’s very sound proof so if you’re one of those people who do best getting tasks done during work, school, or even at home without noise around you, these are the way to go. I hope this helped someone! :)

Weekly What Should I Buy Thread

I don’t care about noise cancellation or stuff like that, I only want earbuds that stay in my ears and have good sound quality. The sound quality of my current ones is not bad, but the fit is quite lacking.

Positive

reddit.com/r/iphone

Durability

Pi7 great sound everything else meeeh

I’ve used airpods pro for 6 months heavily, i’ve a/b tested noise cancelling on airpod pro with these...These are better beside a busy road or air con unit

Positive

reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice

Worked Great While they Lasted

These earbuds worked great while they lasted. I had them maybe 6 months and now they just stopped working. I can no longer connect them to any phone. There in the trash can now and I am looking for another brand that will at least get me a year down the road

Warranty

AirPods just died and with Spotify Hifi otw what cans should I invest in?

You should definitely take them to an Apple store, they will probably replace them for free even if they are out of warranty. Last month both of my AirPods Pro (bought on release date, so they were out of warranty) died and had terrible static in both ears. I made an appointment with the Apple store notifying them of the issue, and when I went they ran some tests and just replaced them afterwards at no cost. I’m pretty sure it is a fairly common issue, because they have a dedicated replacement program

Positive

reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice

Not bad for about 6 months, then they fall off a cliff

Your Case Number, is also your RMA number. Please write the RMA number clearly on the outside of the package. This only applies to Warranty claims, if you need to process a return or refund please contact us direct at support@jlabaudio.com

Price Point

Apple-level quality at Apple-level price

I’m sorry. I can’t recommend this product. If Sony US team is reading this review and if Sony Japan is designing all the products, please tell the Japan team that you don’t need to make too many half-baked products. You just need to offer 3 tiers of products (aka “good”, “better” and “best”) and focus on making sure they are the best products at their price points

JLab JBuds Air Review

If true wireless earbuds ushered in a new era of wireless audio, they also raised the bar on pricing. Thus far, the best pairs have been quite expensive, to the tune of $150 and up. Thus, the $50 JLab JBuds Air earbuds are easy to get excited about based on price alone. Sonically, they offer above-average audio quality with boosted lows that will appeal to bass lovers

Positive

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