JLab JBuds Pods ANC vs Jacuate M161
JLab JBuds Pods ANC
JLab
91 Overall Score
vs
Jacuate M161
Jacuate
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JLab JBuds Pods ANC
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The JLab JBuds Pods ANC earbuds are highly praised for their excellent value, offering a rich feature set at a budget-friendly price. Users consistently highlight the comfortable fit, long battery life, and good sound quality, though some note the ANC is decent but not top-tier. The JLab app adds customization options like EQ and touch controls, and features like wireless charging and multipoint Bluetooth are well-received. A few users mention the need to select the right ear tips for optimal sound and a minor app pairing quirk.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Good sound quality
- Wireless charging support
Cons
- ANC is decent but not top-tier
- Earbuds may fall out during activity
- App pairing quirk on iPhone
- Short USB-C cable included
- Need to select correct ear tips for optimal sound
Value for money 5
Battery life 4
Sound quality 5
Comfort 4
Anc performance 3
App functionality 4
Jacuate M161
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| JLab JBuds Pods ANC | Jacuate M161 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | clip-on |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Clip on Earbuds Open Ear Wireless Bluetooth 6.0 Headphones with Mic, 40hrs, AI-ENC, IPX5 Waterproof, Sports Ear Buds, Portable Fill Light & Makeup Mirror for Running Small Ears, Workout& Fitness |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | AI-ENC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | HSP/HFP/A2DP/AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes = 2 hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 500 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JLab App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
JLab JBuds Pods ANC
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Jacuate M161
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong anc (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong battery (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
Pricing
JLab JBuds Pods ANC
Jacuate M161
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: JLab JBuds Pods ANC
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
