So, before I get into the review I think it's important to understand what I would be using them for. Though it might be obvious, these are exercise earbuds and their expected use case for me is for 3-4 7-10 mile runs every week and for walking the dog. I wasn't looking or expecting concert quality sound but was hoping for good sound. And, it should be noted I am coming from gen 1 JLab Epic wireless (though they're wired together) earbuds. With that said, here we go.
Size: I think the first thing I noticed is how much bigger they are than the wired wireless buds they were replacing. But once they're in and on the ear, the size isn't noticeable. I love the ear hooks for while I'm running, they feel super stable.
Sound/Connection: I was skeptical about the sound of these earbuds as they don't have the aptX Bluetooth codec that gives better sound. Thankfully the 3 built-in equalizer settings sound great. Well, the JLab default Signature sound EQ works the best for me. I have to say the instructions made it sound like the initial pairing would be difficult, but it was no different from pairing any other Bluetooth device. Then, every subsequent time you use them they automatically pair with your phone and each other without any issues. The buds stay connected to themselves with no problem and stay connected to the phone with no problems. This is an update over the previous pair I'm using that would occasionally lose connection. A feature that I kind of overlooked when checking these out, the Be Aware Audio, has turned out to be really useful on runs where I'm sharing the road with cars or bikers. So that's a plus. And finally, phone calls sound great and I apparently sound fine to others when on a call. This definitely beats the pair I'm replacing as no one could really hear me since the mic was positioned behind my ear.
Accessories: The charging case that comes with it is great. I don't worry about battery life at all between the 6 hours on the buds and the 32 hours in the case. The lights work well to let you know if the buds are charging or if the case needs to be charged. The integrated cable is nice, but kind of awkward when using a different cable to charge since I don't have the case that close to an outlet. The fact I can also use the battery in the case to charge another device is a nice added bonus. My one gripe about these earbuds is that of all the ear tips included, none of them really worked for me. To be fair I've had this problem with ANY earbud I've used, so I'm not really holding this against JLab, but it was disappointing to spend $149 and still have to spend another $10 on ear tips. My issue is I never felt like any of the ear tips really fit well enough to make me feel that the buds were in my ear securely and comfortably. The foam ones included were closest, but they only supply medium-sized ones, and I think I needed larger. I ended up getting a set that are larger in diameter and longer to get in deeper.
Controls: This is probably my biggest issue with these buds. There's a bunch of tapping and holding to get used to. Double tap the left to play/pause music, single taps on either side to raise or lower volume, triple tap either side to engage Be Aware Mode, long taps to skip forward or backward, and double tap the right bud to engage Google Assistant/Siri. I am still trying to figure out at just what speed to tap as I often end up pausing music when I mean to get into Be Aware mode. Initially, I was going to ding JLab for this, but looking around this seems to be a common problem with any truly wireless earbuds. The basic commands get quickly memorized though, so I would say it's not that big of a deal.
In the end, I've been enjoying these earbuds a lot in all my outdoor activities and have been very happy with the results so far, and if you're looking for stable, exercise resistant earbuds, these are for you.
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| connectivity tech | Bluetooth 5, Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
| connector type | wireless | Wireless | USB | wireless | wireless | USB Type C |
| noise control | — | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | — | active noise cancellation |
| cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
| control type | control | Voice Control | control | Media Control | Media Control | Volume Control |
| water resistance | water resistant | — | — | waterproof | waterproof | waterproof |
| material | gel | — | Plastic | Plastic | Rubber | Plastic |
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Customizable EQ3 Sound with Be Aware AudioYou control the sound. Choose between three sounds for your preferred tune: Signature, Balanced, or Bass Boost. By holding both Left and Right earbuds together for 3+ seconds you can cycle through the three settings to find your preference. Be Aware Audio keeps you safe on the running outdoors and alert when working out with a buddy. |
Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX TechnologyWe focused on creating a secure, uninterrupted Bluetooth connection. Using Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX Technology creates a clear music streaming quality providing unsurpassed connectivity. Make calls. Listen to music. Do work. All from up to 30 feet away. It’s wireless sound at its best. |
Fitness EssentialThe custom earhook design ensures your earbuds will stay comfortably in place through any workout. Combined with our 7 different sized gel ear tips + 1 set of Cloud Foam tips and an IP55 sweatproof rating, and you’ve found your best bud. |
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Ear clips not adjustable/don't bend.
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