JLab JBuds Air ANC Bluetooth Earbuds, Active Noise Cancelling Earphones, Wireless Headphones with IP55 Sweat Resistance and Custom EQ3 Sound, In Ear Buds with Microphone and USB Charging Case

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Battery life: 4.5+ hours of listening on one charge, 24 hours of listening with recharges from case Special features: Skullcandy App, wireless charging case, Personal sound profile, Tile finding tech The JBuds work with Bluetooth version 5.2, which means they have a range of at least ten metres. The battery life of these earphones is more than ten hours, with the charging case storing another 30 hours or more. With ANC switched on, the operating time is reduced to a total of at least 24 operating hours. The Earbuds need less than two hours to fully charge, but according to my test it was done in less than 90 minutes, and JLab estimates less than 2.5 hours for the case. The total standby time, according to the manufacturer, is 165 hours. Bluetooth operation

Using the two function buttons, you can pause and skip the music, adjust the volume, the active noise reduction or the sound in three EQ modes and communicate either with a voice assistant or make a phone call. I found the voice quality of the microphone to be the biggest shortcoming of this model. Voice recordings sounded noisy, a bit muffled and interspersed with a phasing effect and, therefore, somewhat unclear. But for shorter phone calls, the quality was perfectly adequate. SoundThe neutralizing sound frequencies created by noise-canceling earbuds should not cause any harm to your ears. Though, as always, if you're concerned about your hearing, keep your audio volume reasonable. Maintaining a lower volume is particularly important when using earbuds. Once they are out one earbud blinks blue and white indicating that they are ready to pair to your device Sony also has a compatible app, which you can use instead of the earbuds' manual controls to adjust settings, if you prefer. These include a cool smart-sense feature that automatically pauses your music when you remove one of your earbuds. It doesn't seem like much, but this small feature alone is incredibly convenient, especially for listening in a busy place like a gym or at work. They have a Bluetooth range of up to 30 feet and a decent battery life, so you should be able to go for a while before you need a recharge.

When factoring in comfort levels, the JBuds Air Pro isn’t an ideal choice for movie watching, but that didn’t stop JLab from developing a Movie Mode to reduce audio lag with videos. I couldn’t tell the difference in performance between Movie and Music Modes because the quality was the same: smooth. Of course, these earbuds won't be the right fit for everyone. If you're planning on using them during vigorous workouts, we would recommend the Beats Fit Pro earbuds instead. Unlike these, which are so minimal that some users complain of them falling out, the Beats Fit Pro have a small post feature that keeps them in place without discomfort. Some users also find the Bluetooth pairing to be unreliable, which is understandably an issue for some. But we see this issue with all wireless earbuds and headphones to some degree, even with the Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro, two options that have the most seamless pairing experience out there. If you don't need earbuds for vigorous workouts and you want to invest in something that will last for years, look no further than the Beats Studio Buds. When connecting to a new device or when you are having trouble connecting make sure Bluetooth is turned off or disconnected on any previously connected device Battery life hasn’t changed at all from the original. A full charge is rated at 7 hours with ANC on and 10 hours with ANC off. Our testing saw these playtimes short by about 1 hour. In any case, what you get is sufficient for about 2-4 days of moderate use (2 hours daily). Anything longer than the AirPods Pro 2 (5.5 to 7 hours) is fine in my book. The Anker Soundcore P2 earbuds have a similar shape and profile to the Apple AirPod Pros. They're available in multiple different colors and have adjustable silicone tips so you can find the perfect fit. Yes, the P2 microphone can't compare to the microphone in the AirPod Pro, but with an impressive difference in cost, the choice is a no-brainer for anyone on a budget.When switched on, the two earpieces immediately switch to pairing mode; a single mode connecting just one earpiece is also possible.