JLab JBuds Air Pro ANC True Wireless Earbuds
The JBuds Air Pro True Wireless Earbuds offer a reliable balance of performance, price, and style. With a battery life of over 40 hours and enhanced features like multipoint connectivity and "Movie Mode," these earbuds can handle it all. They provide over 36 hours of playback time (more than 9 hours without the charging case, plus 3 full charges from the case). The multipoint technology allows you to connect to two devices simultaneously and store up to 10 devices. The "Movie Mode" ensures low latency when watching videos. Be Aware Audio lets outside sounds in. The earbuds feature touch sensor controls and take advantage of the freedom of Bluetooth 5 with an improved antenna. They are also equipped with wear detection sensors, dual connect, and stereo calling capabilities. Additionally, they are sweat and splash resistant with an IP55 rating.
The JBuds Air Pro True Wireless Earbuds offer a reliable balance of performance, price, and style. With a battery life of over 40 hours and enhanced features like multipoint connectivity and "Movie Mode," these earbuds can handle it all. They provide over 36 hours of playback time (more than 9 hours without the charging case, plus 3 full charges from the case). The multipoint technology allows you to connect to two devices simultaneously and store up to 10 devices. The "Movie Mode" ensures low latency when watching videos. Be Aware Audio lets outside sounds in. The earbuds feature touch sensor controls and take advantage of the freedom of Bluetooth 5 with an improved antenna. They are also equipped with wear detection sensors, dual connect, and stereo calling capabilities. Additionally, they are sweat and splash resistant with an IP55 rating.
The JBuds Air Pro True Wireless Earbuds offer a reliable balance of performance, price, and style. With a battery life of over 40 hours and enhanced features like multipoint connectivity and "Movie Mode," these earbuds can handle it all. They provide over 36 hours of playback time (more than 9 hours without the charging case, plus 3 full charges from the case). The multipoint technology allows you to connect to two devices simultaneously and store up to 10 devices. The "Movie Mode" ensures low latency when watching videos. Be Aware Audio lets outside sounds in. The earbuds feature touch sensor controls and take advantage of the freedom of Bluetooth 5 with an improved antenna. They are also equipped with wear detection sensors, dual connect, and stereo calling capabilities. Additionally, they are sweat and splash resistant with an IP55 rating.
The JBuds Air Pro True Wireless Earbuds offer a reliable balance of performance, price, and style. With a battery life of over 40 hours and enhanced features like multipoint connectivity and "Movie Mode," these earbuds can handle it all. They provide over 36 hours of playback time (more than 9 hours without the charging case, plus 3 full charges from the case). The multipoint technology allows you to connect to two devices simultaneously and store up to 10 devices. The "Movie Mode" ensures low latency when watching videos. Be Aware Audio lets outside sounds in. The earbuds feature touch sensor controls and take advantage of the freedom of Bluetooth 5 with an improved antenna. They are also equipped with wear detection sensors, dual connect, and stereo calling capabilities. Additionally, they are sweat and splash resistant with an IP55 rating.
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originally posted on bestbuy.com
The JLab company seems to have sprung out of nowhere in the mid-2010s, yet their products rapidly convinced me of their competence and quality. Perhaps I came into this experience with unreasonably high expectations as a result of this preconception, but I was very slightly disappointed with these.I've always been skeptical of Bluetooth audio or human-interface devices that strictly *require* the use of a separate app in order to function properly (I can understand needing an app for advanced features like audio/EQ settings or control customization, but it absolutely should *not* be strictly necessary just to pair in the first place), so the fact that I couldn't pair them with my phone without first downloading the app should have been a bit of a red flag from the ... MoreThe JLab company seems to have sprung out of nowhere in the mid-2010s, yet their products rapidly convinced me of their competence and quality. Perhaps I came into this experience with unreasonably high expectations as a result of this preconception, but I was very slightly disappointed with these.I've always been skeptical of Bluetooth audio or human-interface devices that strictly *require* the use of a separate app in order to function properly (I can understand needing an app for advanced features like audio/EQ settings or control customization, but it absolutely should *not* be strictly necessary just to pair in the first place), so the fact that I couldn't pair them with my phone without first downloading the app should have been a bit of a red flag from the start. While the app does have some nice features (battery status, the aforementioned control customization, relatively more straightforward "longcuts" for features that require arcane combinations of taps on the actual earbuds) I still had a somewhat . . . rocky technical experience in one specific way.After getting them paired, there was an available firmware update (from 1.1.3.7 to 1.1.4.4) right out of the box. At least, *in theory.* In practice, it would progress up to somewhere between 2% and 34% of the install before failing because the hardware would restart/disconnect, and I would have to start from scratch. It only went beyond that 34% mark three times, and past 50% only twice - the *vast majority* of the time, it would fail between 3% and 19%. I tried literally *DOZENS* of times (which is why I have such a complete statistical sample distribution from which to quote these numbers) over several hours across multiple days before finally giving up. The app popup and JLab website claim the update is important for "call audio quality" (they don't specify as to whether that just means "phone" or also includes things like Zoom, Teams, Slack, Facetime, Skype, etc.) , but I can't offer any insight on this since I could never get the darn thing to install. Further, on a handful of occasions (more than 2, less than 5; I didn't specifically keep count) during the ~8 days of use before writing this review, the connection simply cut out and they had to be reconnected manually with a little bit of fuss in the app. And on one occasion, they spontaneously and randomly *turned on* and connected with my phone while simply resting in their case across the room, and - even more strangely - wouldn't disconnect or turn off even when I took them out of and put them back in their case. I finally had to disable Bluetooth on the phone, and then reconnect them manually to get them to turn off and disconnect when I put them back in their charging case.The rubber tips (there are 2 additional sizes included, but I found the ones that came pre-installed comfortable enough) are intended to fit snugly enough to act as a passive seal against noise while simultaneously holding them in place, e.g. during a workout. I didn't seriously probe the limits of this security as I was not prepared to accept the hypothetical consequences of them flying off into the aether should it prove subpar, but found that, once I got them into a comfortable long-term position (which sometimes took a bit of fiddling), they stayed adequately enough in place with routine everyday use to only require a sporadic reinforcing press back into the ear. They're generally extremely comfortable, to the point where it's not difficult to forget you're even wearing them without active audio.Admittedly I have an an extremely undiscerning ear (aside from obvious issues with the source media or hardware, I can't tell the difference between a 128 kbps mp3 ripped from a CD in 2004 and true high-quality audio), but the sound quality seems pretty excellent to me. I got rich, full sound from a variety of genres ranging from hard rock to electronica to soft '80s pop, as well as from Duolingo and the Mario Kart Tour mobile game. My one minor gripe on the sound itself is that there is a small yet noticeable latency of a large fraction of a second between the audio being generated on the source device and the actual sound coming through on the headphones. It's not as noticeable as it is with another pair of Anker earbuds I've used in which a race in Mario Kart starts before the "1" sound in the "3, 2, 1, Go" countdown (probably a little over a full second), and may not be a concern for at least some users, but it is there nonetheless. I systematically don't use my mobile devices for video as a matter of principle (and therefore didn't test it), but the thought occurs that this issue could be a major problem for people who extensively view streaming video on their mobile devices. While I suppose I *could* have tested this with my computer, I didn't wish the added headache of attempting to have these paired with both of my primary devices simultaneously. I also briefly experienced the audio cutting in and out with an effect resembling poor phone reception shortly after I initially set them up, and then again sometime shortly after the first full recharge 5 days later. This did not recur at all in the subsequent days of use, which leads me to believe it's some form of "startup" effect, like a car engine making odd noises before it comes up to operating temperature.They aren't explicitly noise-cancelling, but do passively block out most external sound at "everyday" indoor volumes. As a result, they (and apparently many other JLab products, as well) offer a "Be Aware" mode that uses the microphones to process and allow a certain amount of ambient sound to pass through - e.g. for safety on city streets, or for conversing with others in-person. It's an interesting feature that I found myself using the vast majority of the time since much of my use-case for these is precisely office and "around town" rather than "in-the-zone" workouts. I have to assume this must come at the expense of some battery life, but couldn't separate any significant penalty from routine use: the collective battery between headphones and charging case (the whole affair came fully charged out of the box, oddly, which was a welcome surprise) lasted a full 5 days with intermittent use for 4-6 hours per day (admittedly only about half of that actively playing audio) anyway, so I have no complaints on that count.The marketing verbiage makes a great fuss out of how small they (and their associated case) are, but - while this is inarguably true - I personally don't consider this to be a positive. Earbuds in general are already needlessly fussy to put in; adjust; interact with; take out; etc., and there have been viral internet memes for years since the announcement of the Apple Airpods about how easy they are to lose. The smaller they are, the more difficult each of these tasks becomes and the higher the likelihood of problems. I found these entirely too small for my comfort: it's unnecessarily difficult for me to take them out of the case and put them back in (significantly and unnecessarily compounded by the fact that the case design has them stored "upside-down" relative to the position they seem to be intended to fit into the ears, with microphone pointing toward the mouth), and virtually impossible to adjust them in my ears without engaging whatever user-interface function (fortunately, usually just volume up/down) is triggered by tapping the relevant bud. And this is coming from someone with hands smaller than an average adult female - imagine how much of a pain this would be for a "typical" adult human.Bottom-line is that, while they're quite serviceable - with excellent sound quality and more than satisfactory battery life - I found their user-interface design to be extremely problematic and beset by technical difficulties that I haven't experienced in extensive use of 2 other sets of Bluetooth earbuds by 2 different manufacturers. If you *really* *have to* have something supremely tiny over literally any and every other possible consideration, these are probably fine for you. If you want a comfortable, useable set of earbuds, and the incredibly diminutive size isn't a selling point to you? I don't think I can recommend these. Which is a shame, because the positives are definitely there. I suspect I could be very happy with another JLab product that wasn't so galdurned dinky.
originally posted on bestbuy.com
I chose these earbuds hoping to solve a problem. I had picked up another more expensive set of earbuds for use with my Peloton (Gen 2) bike. And unfortunately, the more expensive set didn’t work. So, this time, I decided to go in the exact opposite direction and chose these inexpensive earbuds. And the JLab mini earbuds worked perfectly.The issue I was having with the other more expensive brand, was they were causing the video to freeze and stutter. This is a known issue with some Peloton bikes. I believe it has something to do with the Bluetooth and wireless chip within the Peloton being incompatible with certain headphones/earbuds. I’m not sure if it was due to the Bluetooth version (5.3) or the codecs (SBC, AAC, LDAC) used on the expensive earbuds. But whatever ... MoreI chose these earbuds hoping to solve a problem. I had picked up another more expensive set of earbuds for use with my Peloton (Gen 2) bike. And unfortunately, the more expensive set didn’t work. So, this time, I decided to go in the exact opposite direction and chose these inexpensive earbuds. And the JLab mini earbuds worked perfectly.The issue I was having with the other more expensive brand, was they were causing the video to freeze and stutter. This is a known issue with some Peloton bikes. I believe it has something to do with the Bluetooth and wireless chip within the Peloton being incompatible with certain headphones/earbuds. I’m not sure if it was due to the Bluetooth version (5.3) or the codecs (SBC, AAC, LDAC) used on the expensive earbuds. But whatever issue I had with the other earbuds, I do not have with these JLab earbuds. The Bluetooth and/or codecs are not causing any issues with the bike’s ability to stream video and sound.Just for reference, Best Buy lists the Bluetooth version for these JLab Mini’s as 5.1, but JLabs’ website lists them as 5.3. But more importantly, these earbuds only use the SBC codec. SBC is the standard and default codec for all Bluetooth devices. This allows for the widest compatibility, but it does have its limits. Newer and better codecs, such as Apple’s AAC, Qualcomm’s aptX, or Sony’s LDAC, allow for higher data transmission between the streaming device and the headset/earbuds, resulting in higher quality audio. In spite of this, these JLab earbuds produce really good sound using SBC. The sound on these earbuds are also very impressive given that the drivers are only 6 millimeters in size.Regardless, I am very satisfied with these earbuds and the sound they produce. I know it’s not going to outdo my other high-end earbuds in terms of sound quality, but at least they work with my Peloton. And at this moment, that’s more important for me.
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When you look at how tiny the case truly is, its mind boggling what is possible nowadays with smaller and smaller tech.Once you stop admiring the size itself, the pairing process is super simple, atleast on my Samsung device. As soon as I opened the case a popup showed on my mobile to connect, and it took mere seconds to establish the connection. And then you can start using it.The audio itself is not audiophile grade, but its good - I haven't felt yet that I was missing out on certain audio frequency ranges in music, movies or Youtube videos. It being truly wireless, you can keep 1 of them charging while you use the other, and if it's battery dies, you have the 1st side fully charged, and you can keep going.You don't need the app, but without it you won't be ... MoreWhen you look at how tiny the case truly is, its mind boggling what is possible nowadays with smaller and smaller tech.Once you stop admiring the size itself, the pairing process is super simple, atleast on my Samsung device. As soon as I opened the case a popup showed on my mobile to connect, and it took mere seconds to establish the connection. And then you can start using it.The audio itself is not audiophile grade, but its good - I haven't felt yet that I was missing out on certain audio frequency ranges in music, movies or Youtube videos. It being truly wireless, you can keep 1 of them charging while you use the other, and if it's battery dies, you have the 1st side fully charged, and you can keep going.You don't need the app, but without it you won't be able to change the quick actions available for - 1 click, double click, triple click and long hold on each ear. So, that's a total of 8 actions available, which is great. The default assignment was a bit weird for me, so I did use the app to assign the actions to what feels best for me - in fact left a few actions unassigned, to not have to remember so many permutations.The app also had an update available as soon as its connected, not sure what the new changes were, but that is another reason to have the app installed.And we haven't even come to the fit, this is absolutely tiny and is barely visible when in your ear. The soft tips are available in 3 different sizes, but the default worked for me fine.There is also a mode where you can have the outside voices and noise pass through, so if you are in a place where you want to be able to hear people call out your name, or you want to be able to hear the next station on your train car, you can enable that. And it can be assigned to a quick action too. This is available on most earphones now, but given their size, these can almost be used as discrete hearing aids (to a small extent), for those who may need it.Definite recommendation from my end.
Jlab Jbuds Air Pro Ebjbairprorblk82 Black Earphones - Cordless
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Jlab Jbuds Air Pro True Wireless Earbuds
Delivery $27.13
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JBuds Air Pro ANC True Wireless Earbuds, Active Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth Multipoint, Auto Play & Pause, Dual Connect, IP55 Sweat & Dust Resistance,
Delivery between 25–28 June $29
The JLab company seems to have sprung out of nowhere in the mid-2010s, yet their products rapidly convinced me of their competence and quality. Perhaps I came into this experience with unreasonably high expectations as a result of this preconception, but I was very slightly disappointed with these.I've always been skeptical of Bluetooth audio or human-interface devices that strictly *require* the use of a separate app in order to function properly (I can understand needing an app for advanced features like audio/EQ settings or control customization, but it absolutely should *not* be strictly necessary just to pair in the first place), so the fact that I couldn't pair them with my phone without first downloading the app should have been a bit of a red flag from the ... MoreThe JLab company seems to have sprung out of nowhere in the mid-2010s, yet their products rapidly convinced me of their competence and quality. Perhaps I came into this experience with unreasonably high expectations as a result of this preconception, but I was very slightly disappointed with these.I've always been skeptical of Bluetooth audio or human-interface devices that strictly *require* the use of a separate app in order to function properly (I can understand needing an app for advanced features like audio/EQ settings or control customization, but it absolutely should *not* be strictly necessary just to pair in the first place), so the fact that I couldn't pair them with my phone without first downloading the app should have been a bit of a red flag from the start. While the app does have some nice features (battery status, the aforementioned control customization, relatively more straightforward "longcuts" for features that require arcane combinations of taps on the actual earbuds) I still had a somewhat . . . rocky technical experience in one specific way.After getting them paired, there was an available firmware update (from 1.1.3.7 to 1.1.4.4) right out of the box. At least, *in theory.* In practice, it would progress up to somewhere between 2% and 34% of the install before failing because the hardware would restart/disconnect, and I would have to start from scratch. It only went beyond that 34% mark three times, and past 50% only twice - the *vast majority* of the time, it would fail between 3% and 19%. I tried literally *DOZENS* of times (which is why I have such a complete statistical sample distribution from which to quote these numbers) over several hours across multiple days before finally giving up. The app popup and JLab website claim the update is important for "call audio quality" (they don't specify as to whether that just means "phone" or also includes things like Zoom, Teams, Slack, Facetime, Skype, etc.) , but I can't offer any insight on this since I could never get the darn thing to install. Further, on a handful of occasions (more than 2, less than 5; I didn't specifically keep count) during the ~8 days of use before writing this review, the connection simply cut out and they had to be reconnected manually with a little bit of fuss in the app. And on one occasion, they spontaneously and randomly *turned on* and connected with my phone while simply resting in their case across the room, and - even more strangely - wouldn't disconnect or turn off even when I took them out of and put them back in their case. I finally had to disable Bluetooth on the phone, and then reconnect them manually to get them to turn off and disconnect when I put them back in their charging case.The rubber tips (there are 2 additional sizes included, but I found the ones that came pre-installed comfortable enough) are intended to fit snugly enough to act as a passive seal against noise while simultaneously holding them in place, e.g. during a workout. I didn't seriously probe the limits of this security as I was not prepared to accept the hypothetical consequences of them flying off into the aether should it prove subpar, but found that, once I got them into a comfortable long-term position (which sometimes took a bit of fiddling), they stayed adequately enough in place with routine everyday use to only require a sporadic reinforcing press back into the ear. They're generally extremely comfortable, to the point where it's not difficult to forget you're even wearing them without active audio.Admittedly I have an an extremely undiscerning ear (aside from obvious issues with the source media or hardware, I can't tell the difference between a 128 kbps mp3 ripped from a CD in 2004 and true high-quality audio), but the sound quality seems pretty excellent to me. I got rich, full sound from a variety of genres ranging from hard rock to electronica to soft '80s pop, as well as from Duolingo and the Mario Kart Tour mobile game. My one minor gripe on the sound itself is that there is a small yet noticeable latency of a large fraction of a second between the audio being generated on the source device and the actual sound coming through on the headphones. It's not as noticeable as it is with another pair of Anker earbuds I've used in which a race in Mario Kart starts before the "1" sound in the "3, 2, 1, Go" countdown (probably a little over a full second), and may not be a concern for at least some users, but it is there nonetheless. I systematically don't use my mobile devices for video as a matter of principle (and therefore didn't test it), but the thought occurs that this issue could be a major problem for people who extensively view streaming video on their mobile devices. While I suppose I *could* have tested this with my computer, I didn't wish the added headache of attempting to have these paired with both of my primary devices simultaneously. I also briefly experienced the audio cutting in and out with an effect resembling poor phone reception shortly after I initially set them up, and then again sometime shortly after the first full recharge 5 days later. This did not recur at all in the subsequent days of use, which leads me to believe it's some form of "startup" effect, like a car engine making odd noises before it comes up to operating temperature.They aren't explicitly noise-cancelling, but do passively block out most external sound at "everyday" indoor volumes. As a result, they (and apparently many other JLab products, as well) offer a "Be Aware" mode that uses the microphones to process and allow a certain amount of ambient sound to pass through - e.g. for safety on city streets, or for conversing with others in-person. It's an interesting feature that I found myself using the vast majority of the time since much of my use-case for these is precisely office and "around town" rather than "in-the-zone" workouts. I have to assume this must come at the expense of some battery life, but couldn't separate any significant penalty from routine use: the collective battery between headphones and charging case (the whole affair came fully charged out of the box, oddly, which was a welcome surprise) lasted a full 5 days with intermittent use for 4-6 hours per day (admittedly only about half of that actively playing audio) anyway, so I have no complaints on that count.The marketing verbiage makes a great fuss out of how small they (and their associated case) are, but - while this is inarguably true - I personally don't consider this to be a positive. Earbuds in general are already needlessly fussy to put in; adjust; interact with; take out; etc., and there have been viral internet memes for years since the announcement of the Apple Airpods about how easy they are to lose. The smaller they are, the more difficult each of these tasks becomes and the higher the likelihood of problems. I found these entirely too small for my comfort: it's unnecessarily difficult for me to take them out of the case and put them back in (significantly and unnecessarily compounded by the fact that the case design has them stored "upside-down" relative to the position they seem to be intended to fit into the ears, with microphone pointing toward the mouth), and virtually impossible to adjust them in my ears without engaging whatever user-interface function (fortunately, usually just volume up/down) is triggered by tapping the relevant bud. And this is coming from someone with hands smaller than an average adult female - imagine how much of a pain this would be for a "typical" adult human.Bottom-line is that, while they're quite serviceable - with excellent sound quality and more than satisfactory battery life - I found their user-interface design to be extremely problematic and beset by technical difficulties that I haven't experienced in extensive use of 2 other sets of Bluetooth earbuds by 2 different manufacturers. If you *really* *have to* have something supremely tiny over literally any and every other possible consideration, these are probably fine for you. If you want a comfortable, useable set of earbuds, and the incredibly diminutive size isn't a selling point to you? I don't think I can recommend these. Which is a shame, because the positives are definitely there. I suspect I could be very happy with another JLab product that wasn't so galdurned dinky.
I chose these earbuds hoping to solve a problem. I had picked up another more expensive set of earbuds for use with my Peloton (Gen 2) bike. And unfortunately, the more expensive set didn’t work. So, this time, I decided to go in the exact opposite direction and chose these inexpensive earbuds. And the JLab mini earbuds worked perfectly.The issue I was having with the other more expensive brand, was they were causing the video to freeze and stutter. This is a known issue with some Peloton bikes. I believe it has something to do with the Bluetooth and wireless chip within the Peloton being incompatible with certain headphones/earbuds. I’m not sure if it was due to the Bluetooth version (5.3) or the codecs (SBC, AAC, LDAC) used on the expensive earbuds. But whatever ... MoreI chose these earbuds hoping to solve a problem. I had picked up another more expensive set of earbuds for use with my Peloton (Gen 2) bike. And unfortunately, the more expensive set didn’t work. So, this time, I decided to go in the exact opposite direction and chose these inexpensive earbuds. And the JLab mini earbuds worked perfectly.The issue I was having with the other more expensive brand, was they were causing the video to freeze and stutter. This is a known issue with some Peloton bikes. I believe it has something to do with the Bluetooth and wireless chip within the Peloton being incompatible with certain headphones/earbuds. I’m not sure if it was due to the Bluetooth version (5.3) or the codecs (SBC, AAC, LDAC) used on the expensive earbuds. But whatever issue I had with the other earbuds, I do not have with these JLab earbuds. The Bluetooth and/or codecs are not causing any issues with the bike’s ability to stream video and sound.Just for reference, Best Buy lists the Bluetooth version for these JLab Mini’s as 5.1, but JLabs’ website lists them as 5.3. But more importantly, these earbuds only use the SBC codec. SBC is the standard and default codec for all Bluetooth devices. This allows for the widest compatibility, but it does have its limits. Newer and better codecs, such as Apple’s AAC, Qualcomm’s aptX, or Sony’s LDAC, allow for higher data transmission between the streaming device and the headset/earbuds, resulting in higher quality audio. In spite of this, these JLab earbuds produce really good sound using SBC. The sound on these earbuds are also very impressive given that the drivers are only 6 millimeters in size.Regardless, I am very satisfied with these earbuds and the sound they produce. I know it’s not going to outdo my other high-end earbuds in terms of sound quality, but at least they work with my Peloton. And at this moment, that’s more important for me.
When you look at how tiny the case truly is, its mind boggling what is possible nowadays with smaller and smaller tech.Once you stop admiring the size itself, the pairing process is super simple, atleast on my Samsung device. As soon as I opened the case a popup showed on my mobile to connect, and it took mere seconds to establish the connection. And then you can start using it.The audio itself is not audiophile grade, but its good - I haven't felt yet that I was missing out on certain audio frequency ranges in music, movies or Youtube videos. It being truly wireless, you can keep 1 of them charging while you use the other, and if it's battery dies, you have the 1st side fully charged, and you can keep going.You don't need the app, but without it you won't be ... MoreWhen you look at how tiny the case truly is, its mind boggling what is possible nowadays with smaller and smaller tech.Once you stop admiring the size itself, the pairing process is super simple, atleast on my Samsung device. As soon as I opened the case a popup showed on my mobile to connect, and it took mere seconds to establish the connection. And then you can start using it.The audio itself is not audiophile grade, but its good - I haven't felt yet that I was missing out on certain audio frequency ranges in music, movies or Youtube videos. It being truly wireless, you can keep 1 of them charging while you use the other, and if it's battery dies, you have the 1st side fully charged, and you can keep going.You don't need the app, but without it you won't be able to change the quick actions available for - 1 click, double click, triple click and long hold on each ear. So, that's a total of 8 actions available, which is great. The default assignment was a bit weird for me, so I did use the app to assign the actions to what feels best for me - in fact left a few actions unassigned, to not have to remember so many permutations.The app also had an update available as soon as its connected, not sure what the new changes were, but that is another reason to have the app installed.And we haven't even come to the fit, this is absolutely tiny and is barely visible when in your ear. The soft tips are available in 3 different sizes, but the default worked for me fine.There is also a mode where you can have the outside voices and noise pass through, so if you are in a place where you want to be able to hear people call out your name, or you want to be able to hear the next station on your train car, you can enable that. And it can be assigned to a quick action too. This is available on most earphones now, but given their size, these can almost be used as discrete hearing aids (to a small extent), for those who may need it.Definite recommendation from my end.
JBuds Mini is the smallest true wireless earbud of any major headphone brand; "major headphone brand" as defined as a top 10 brand. They weigh about 25% less than the market leaders.Originally I noted the sound was too soft, then discovered the “safe listening” level had been set to 65dB max. At a peak of 85 dB, it was much better, and able to hear the full spectrum without having to crank up the volume.The “Be Aware” mode lets ambient noise come through, so traffic, conversations, and your environmental noise is heard. Turning that OFF shuts out the outside noise which JLabs terms “passive noise isolation”, rather than a true “Active Noise Canceling” circuitry. Larger and much more expensive headphones have the ANC, but the JLabs system works pretty well. There ... MoreJBuds Mini is the smallest true wireless earbud of any major headphone brand; "major headphone brand" as defined as a top 10 brand. They weigh about 25% less than the market leaders.Originally I noted the sound was too soft, then discovered the “safe listening” level had been set to 65dB max. At a peak of 85 dB, it was much better, and able to hear the full spectrum without having to crank up the volume.The “Be Aware” mode lets ambient noise come through, so traffic, conversations, and your environmental noise is heard. Turning that OFF shuts out the outside noise which JLabs terms “passive noise isolation”, rather than a true “Active Noise Canceling” circuitry. Larger and much more expensive headphones have the ANC, but the JLabs system works pretty well. There are two microphones; one samples the ambient noise to cancel out that from the programatic material that you are listening to. So you can optimize your hearing of the music, the audiobook, or the podcast while dampening the cacophony of the subway, bus, airplane, whatever.learning how to manage the controls (tap left ear once to lower volume, tap right once for increased volume, long press right to move to the next track, etc.) were easily learned. And you can always revert to the app if you forget the sequences.instruction manual was somewhat diminutive, but really all you needed to get up and listening, including how to link to both your phone and laptop (“Multipoint” Bluetooth sources, so you don't have to go to Bluetooth settings if you want to link to your phone one time and to the laptop later)excellent build quality, just felt "quality" in your hands,secure fit in the ears,case opened easily, but the magnet held it closed nicely. No anxiety about it coming open in your satchel with the earbuds roaming around in the depths of the bagthe magnetic grabbing of the earbud by the case, and the fact that the left will only hop to the Left side of the case, and the right bud only seats in the right side makes it intuitive to grab and place the earbud in the correct ear, without having to try to read the faint embossed L or R on the backside of the earbud.The case is quite diminutive: around 2.5” x 1.5” x 1”, so really fits in your pocket easily.the app will work with the whole range of JLab products, so if you have more than one, you don’t have separate apps to have to sort through, although you need to pick which product you have as you start using the app from your menu of owned/linked productsthe diminutive size and very compact case is very convenient for pocket/purse/travel.The charging case gives you extra listening time without having to stop to seek out a charging source. The earbuds will have about 5.5 hours of playtime in the earbud. If returned to the case for topping up, you can have 20 total hours for an all-day listening experience. So the small size doesn’t restrict your duration.the initial pairing of the buds to the phone was very easy. They pair back to the phone quickly, and automatically pair just by taking out of the case without having to scroll through menus on the phone. And ditto for the laptop: to watch a video source while in the waiting room, aboard a plane, passenger in the auto. You can pair to two sources at once, so if you are watching a movie on the computer and a phone call comes in on your mobile, there is no scrambling to turn one off so the other can be answered4 Separate equalization modes to customize for music, audiobooks/vocal/podcasts, movie soundtracks, bass boost, etc., one of which can be personally customizedcomes with three sizes of ear tips to adjust the fit of the buds to your ear canal. Even more sizes, larger, smaller, foam eartips rather than the rubber, etc. are available from JLabsYou can listen to only one ear at a time, if desired, so that you can take a phone call or have background music, without loosing your awareness of your surroundings. I need to experiment to determine if the music played in a “one ear mode” is just half of the stereophonic output, or is a monaural blend of both left and right tracks. The literature at the JLabs web site suggests the latter is true.the JLabs app will notify and update software/firmware updates automaticallypackaging was 100% recyclable cardboard.The USB-C cord supplied for charging the case was only about 6” long, which was totally perfect match for the compact size of the devicesavailable in 5 colors, matched buds and case: black, deep pink, teal, mint green, blue greyIP55 water resistance, so no fear of sweat, light rain, splashes, etc.I haven’t gone for an outdoor run with them to judge how secure they are from falling out of the ears. I have an older pair of JLabs earphones with a hook over the ear, which gives me a greater sense of security against loss.Other, more expensive, JLabs earbuds/earphones have a Tile locating chip that would make honing in on the location beside the roadway or along a running trail.My black JBuds mini might be really difficult to find. They do come in a “mint green” color that might show up better on the ground.built in microphones with pretty good noise diminution to facilitate clear phone calls for both your hearing of the person on the other end of the call, and for them to hear what you are sayingcharges quickly; 15 minutes of charging gives an hour of listeningreceiving a phone call was a bit tricky the first time out. It took a few tries to get the phone to automatically choose the ear buds over the other options (hold to your ear, the phone’s speaker, other BlueTooth options).all told, a whole lot to like for not much money! I have already purchased a pair for a sibling birthday present, having had these for only a few weeks.
The JLab JBuds Mini True Wireless Earbuds truly live up to their name “Mini”. They aren’t much bigger than a lot of hearing aids. The carrying case appears about half the size of the standard Airpods. Given their diminutive size and price to match, they definitely punch above their weight. To get the best sound, it’s important to get a good seal in the ear and JLab provides three ear tip size options that should allow a good fit for a wide range of ear sizes. This fact is mentioned in the instruction pamphlet, and they recommend trying all three sizes to ensure a good seal.Like most earbuds, the JLab Minis can be controlled by pressing and/or holding the outer buttons. You will know right away if you have inserted the earbuds properly as the buttons won’t be ... MoreThe JLab JBuds Mini True Wireless Earbuds truly live up to their name “Mini”. They aren’t much bigger than a lot of hearing aids. The carrying case appears about half the size of the standard Airpods. Given their diminutive size and price to match, they definitely punch above their weight. To get the best sound, it’s important to get a good seal in the ear and JLab provides three ear tip size options that should allow a good fit for a wide range of ear sizes. This fact is mentioned in the instruction pamphlet, and they recommend trying all three sizes to ensure a good seal.Like most earbuds, the JLab Minis can be controlled by pressing and/or holding the outer buttons. You will know right away if you have inserted the earbuds properly as the buttons won’t be easily accessible if you have them in wrong. In addition, JLab provides a smartphone app to control the various options, same as the buttons and more. It also includes a 10-band frequency equalizer with presets or complete customization, something you won’t find in far more expensive earbuds. The earbuds work in either music or movie mode, but I was unable to distinguish the sound difference between them. I assume that it has something to do with improved voice quality in movie mode, but nothing is mentioned in the quick start guide. JLab also provides firmware updates via the app, a nice feature to keep your JBuds up-to-date. Battery life seems to be very good. My wife has been listening to audio books and the battery still reads full. I really like that JLab chose to use USB-C for charging (cable included).At this price point, you won’t find noise cancellation, but there is a feature called “Be Aware” that allows the listener to hear ambient noises for safety reasons and provide better awareness of your surroundings. Also don’t expect audiophile quality sound, but I have to admit they sound pretty decent. These earbuds are perfect for kids and adults alike, satisfying a wide range of listening needs. Don’t let the low price fool you, they have decent sound and a host of nice features. JLabs offers these in 5 different colors, sure to please the younger crowd who might want something besides the standard white earbuds. With JLab Minis, the whole family can afford to own their own earbuds.
The primary appeal of the Jlab JBuds Mini is right in the name - they're mini, and notably so. The case itself fits in the palm easily and can be attached to your house/car keys or slipped into a pocket without adding significant bulk. They're certainly the smallest earbuds I've ever used, and they manage to be impressive despite their size.Since these are an in-ear design, they manage to provide some level of noise isolation even without ANC (active noise cancellation) - great for commuting. With the JLab app, you can also enable transparency ("Be Aware") mode and tweak EQ settings - the "JLab Signature" and "Balanced" settings worked better for me than "Bass Boost", which at times was actually physically painful to listen to, but you can create custom EQ ... MoreThe primary appeal of the Jlab JBuds Mini is right in the name - they're mini, and notably so. The case itself fits in the palm easily and can be attached to your house/car keys or slipped into a pocket without adding significant bulk. They're certainly the smallest earbuds I've ever used, and they manage to be impressive despite their size.Since these are an in-ear design, they manage to provide some level of noise isolation even without ANC (active noise cancellation) - great for commuting. With the JLab app, you can also enable transparency ("Be Aware") mode and tweak EQ settings - the "JLab Signature" and "Balanced" settings worked better for me than "Bass Boost", which at times was actually physically painful to listen to, but you can create custom EQ settings and adjust as you see fit which is a great benefit. Though I'm no audiophile, I felt the JBuds Mini had surprisingly good sound quality for their small form factor - though they did come off a little "muted" or as if something was lacking, even with the Bass Boost EQ setting and even with the volume maxed. My Airpods sound better in my opinion, but they're also a fair bit larger. Sound is subjective, at any rate! These are certainly better than the cheap Skullcandy buds you might find at train stations in my view, and hardly a disappointment.Battery life is also more than adequate, with the buds themselves lasting over four hours on a single charge and the case lasting me the day. Again, these fall just short of my Airpods (which seem to last forever!) but I can excuse that given the size. You can easily get through a full day without needing to top up, and even if you do, the USB-C charging input makes it trivial to do so.The IP55 rating means you can use these for workouts without worrying about damaging them from sweat, and the touch controls - though finicky in my experience - can be remapped mostly to your choosing (a notable exception is movie mode, which can't be remapped from the left bud; if you - like me - often have just one bud in, you can't easily swap from music to movie mode using touch controls with the right bud in). I did feel that these weren't particularly comfortable for longer sessions, but for lightweight listening on the bus or train during a commute, these work great.That seems to be the running theme for the JBuds Mini, in my experience with them. They're not the most robust set of buds out there, but their form factor and design are so clearly oriented towards being light, travel-friendly earbuds versus a "premium" listening experience that I can't complain. They do fantastic at being a "grab and go" pair of buds that you can clip to your keys and if all you want these for is having a set of earbuds ready to go, on the go...these are hard to pass up. You sacrifice some battery life and audio quality but for those wanting portability and travel-friendliness above all else, it's hard to think of a set better suited than these. The JBuds Mini won't be replacing my Airpods, but it's hard to deny the utility these offer and they'll likely live on my keys as a backup set of earbuds for travel.
I wouldn’t call myself an expert at audio, but I am very familiar with earbuds and headsets. I’ve got 4 sets I currently switch between daily for work, play, working out and calling. I’m always swapping between earbuds and headsets, trying to find the best set for each of my uses. This also let’s my Girlfriend try out just as many, but she has not yet found a good fit and has only settled for using one currently. I’m adding the JLab – JBuds Mini True Wireless Earbuds to the mix to see if I can replace any of my existing ones or find a favorite for my girlfriend.Pros:- Small size.- Great sound.- 5.5hrs of battery life per bud plus 20hrs total in case.Cons:- Noise Cancelling is only okay for both listening and voice.- Default settings for Touch Controls are ... MoreI wouldn’t call myself an expert at audio, but I am very familiar with earbuds and headsets. I’ve got 4 sets I currently switch between daily for work, play, working out and calling. I’m always swapping between earbuds and headsets, trying to find the best set for each of my uses. This also let’s my Girlfriend try out just as many, but she has not yet found a good fit and has only settled for using one currently. I’m adding the JLab – JBuds Mini True Wireless Earbuds to the mix to see if I can replace any of my existing ones or find a favorite for my girlfriend.Pros:- Small size.- Great sound.- 5.5hrs of battery life per bud plus 20hrs total in case.Cons:- Noise Cancelling is only okay for both listening and voice.- Default settings for Touch Controls are overwhelming.My Initial thought was how crazy small these earbuds are, the term mini doesn’t give it justice! The JBuds Mini earbuds measure in at 0.90” by 0.55” by 0.78”, that’s small enough to fit one earbud on a quarter and both just a little over the edge! These buds are tiny, and the case isn’t much bigger. The case easily fits in a pocket without feeling bulky or awkward. The case measures in at 1.77” by 1.38” by 0.95”, leaving very little wasted space. The size of the JLab – JBuds Mini is perfect for on the go use.I found these easy to pair right out of the box, no software required for pairing. Just open the earbuds, put them in your ears, and go to the Bluetooth pairing on your device. That simple. The multipoint feature works great, allowing you to connect to multiple devices at the same time. Just disable the Bluetooth on your first device, then pair the earbuds with a second device as you did with the first, and once connected to the second device, enable the Bluetooth on the first device. I was surprised I could do all this out of the box without needing to download any software!I do recommend downloading the JLab app on your primary device, as this allows you to update the firmware of the earbuds, register for warranty coverage and adjust the settings. Within the app there are settings for:- Be Aware mode which allows ambient noise through so you can listen to music or calls while still being aware of your surroundings.- Equalizer with a few presets but also the option to manually adjust the frequencies.- A guide to the Touch Controls, which is needed as there are up to 11 different commands.- Modes for Music or Movie.- Safe Hearing settings set a limit on the Maximum dB the device will produce.- Firmware Updates, which helps fix issues or add new features.Again, I was impressed by the overall performance for the size of the ear buds. Music sounded great on the JBuds Mini, the default Equalizer setting is a JLab Signature (EQ 1) that I found to be well balanced for most of the music I listened to. The Equalizer has 3 preset Equalizers: 1. JLab Signature, 2. Balanced, and 3. Bass Boost. There is also a custom slot that can be manually adjusted.For general use or workouts, I found the JBuds Mini to be perfect as they were easy to keep on hand in a pocket or bag, the IP55 waterproofing kept them working even with a good sweat, and the noise canceling kept the audio in focus. So far, I’ve not had any issues with these falling out of my ears or becoming uncomfortable during longer uses, I had these in for 4 hours between working out and a longer walk outside in one session with no discomfort.On the call quality side, I found that the sound coming in from the calls was clear and easy to hear. I had to turn down the volume of the calls often in comparison to when listening to music. But the noise canceling for the Mic was only okay, it didn’t really cut out the excessive background noise caused from cars or a lawnmower, though my caller was still able to hear my voice through the background noise. Not perfect, but hopefully more options and improvements come in a future update. Additionally, there is a Be Aware mode that lets you hear the ambient noise around you for safety, it works well, blending the audio you are listening to and ambient noise.There are 8 unique Touch Control commands that can be used at one time, which is a bit much and to have all the commands available at once requires both earbuds. Both earbuds have 3 shared controls that are the same for Answer, Hanging Up and Rejecting a call, which covers the main concerns I have for touch controls. The JLab app allows for further customization for the Touch Controls, allowing you to set the specific action for up to 8 commands, 4 on each earbud. It also allows you to disable Touch Control all together or specific commands if you want a simpler experience.Either way, I will probably have to pick up another set of these, because as soon as my Girlfriend saw the JLab – JBuds Mini she thought they were both cute and the perfect size for her. She is rather picky on ear buds, often having an issue with finding a set that stays in her ears while being comfortable to wear for any duration. The JBuds Mini were the perfect fit, both in size and comfort for her. I doubt I’ll get this pair back, so guess I’m ordering up another set.Overall, I really enjoyed using the JLab – JBuds Mini while I could and will be adding them to my rotation of earbuds for their size, fit, and features. As well, I’ll be gifting a set to my Girlfriend to replace her aging pair. I would recommend these for anyone who has had issues with the fit or feel of other earbuds and who wants something that can easily fit into a pocket or bag for use anywhere.
Quick Overview=================================If you're looking for a tiny set of true wireless earbuds for maximum portability, discreet listening, or just because you need smaller earpieces for your ears, check out these Jlab Jbuds Mini True Wireless Earbuds!Overall build=================================The first thing you'll notice is that everything is tiny! The box itself is tiny and they're billed as the smallest true wireless earbuds of any major headphone brand. The box, case and earbuds are seriously tiny! The box even includes a keychain ring and a tiny USB-C cable.Yes, the earbuds are made of plastic, but it doesn't mean they aren't sturdy! They are IP55 rated for dust and sweat, so you should be able to use this for a workout as long as you're ... MoreQuick Overview=================================If you're looking for a tiny set of true wireless earbuds for maximum portability, discreet listening, or just because you need smaller earpieces for your ears, check out these Jlab Jbuds Mini True Wireless Earbuds!Overall build=================================The first thing you'll notice is that everything is tiny! The box itself is tiny and they're billed as the smallest true wireless earbuds of any major headphone brand. The box, case and earbuds are seriously tiny! The box even includes a keychain ring and a tiny USB-C cable.Yes, the earbuds are made of plastic, but it doesn't mean they aren't sturdy! They are IP55 rated for dust and sweat, so you should be able to use this for a workout as long as you're not dunking them in water!Back to the earbuds themselves, they are tiny! First thing you'll want to do is remove each from the charging case and peel of a sticker that was blocking the electrical contacts. After that, place them back in the case, let it charge to full just in case, and then you're ready to go.Performance=================================Pairing these is a cinch since they're BT 5.3 and they literally popped up at the bottom of my phone screen when I removed them from the case. Since they support multipoint, you can pair them with your work laptop or work phone so you can easily switch from one to another. Again, this is a seriously underrated feature that isn't something you can take for granted, even on some more expensive brands. Kudos to Jlab for incorporating BT multipoint across so many of their products! Right after pairing, the app notified me about a firmware update and that happened without a hitch!Before you listen to any earbuds, you'll want to ensure a proper seal by selecting the right tips. Jlab includes S, M (attached), and L tips so use the one you want for a proper seal to maximize the sound quality. Also, since these aren't ANC-enabled, you'll want to block out the outside noises. After that, slip these tiny buds into your ears. I can't imagine an ear that wouldn't find these comfortable except for those with the largest of ears. They are so small, that you can adjust and pivot these all around to get the best fit.Firing up some Spotify from Kpop to Jpop to EDM, the first thing I noticed as a lack of bass and warmth, so I used their "bass boost" EQ profile which definitely helped. Yes, these are small drivers that may not have enough power, but I think the sound quality tops out at "good enough for workouts and work calls". Getting a good seal and adjusting the EQ to your preference will really help!There are simple touch controls on each ear and since each earbud is so small, it's easy to push them while making any fit adjustments so watch out for that. Luckily the touch controls (and all sorts of things) can be configured/disabled/enabled in the app.While you're in the app, there's also a Movie Mode and Music Mode you can switch between (configurable on the touch controls also) for less lag/lip sync while you're watching Netflix or YouTube. It really helps, so if you notice some issues while watching video, switch modes! You'll want to switch back and forth as needed since Movie Mode probably consumes more battery and reduces the effective range. Still, it's a great feature to have when needed!From a technical perspective, these only support SBC, which is a good all-around BT codec, but it won't give you the dynamic range or quality of APT-X variations. That's OK, though - these aren't top-of-the-line earbuds!Lastly, there's a transparency mode (Jlab calls it Be Aware) that you can turn on to allow for some ambient sound to make it in. I still wouldn't recommend these for riding a bike or jogging on the street, but perhaps the use-case is while you're working at home and need to ensure you can listen for your children, pets, a doorbell, etc. The transparency mode works well, but since I wasn't getting a perfect seal and was keeping the volume at mid-high levels, I could still hear loud sounds around me.They should last 5+ (rated at 5.5) hours for each listening session and the case has enough battery to charge them again 3 more times.They are so compact, these really are a pair you can take with you anywhere. I have a lot of different sets that may have a decent sized earbud, but have huge, un-pocketable charging cases! If you need to have a set with you all the time, consider these!Conclusion=================================If you have a need to keep your music with you at all times, these tiny buds and tiny case will help make that happen! If you have smaller ears and can't find comfortable larger pairs, these would be a great solution also. They don't skimp on features with multipoint and Movie Mode, but just be aware they may not be the best sounding pair you have. Still, like the old adage goes about cameras, the best earbuds are the ones you have with you!
Yikes, these things are tiny. Features such as Bluetooth, multipoint Bluetooth (listen with a friend!), noise cancelling, and a charging case with 20 hours of charge that fits comfortably on a key-chain are what you get with the JLab JBuds Mini. Each earbud also holds a 5.5-hour charge.The packaging is suitably sized for the diminutive product and is pretty traditional other than a clever folding pattern dividing the sections. The plastic of the charging case is a traditional hard plastic adorned with a fabric tether on one end to slip the supplied metal keyring through and then eventually attach to something. The buds are accompanied by three sets of different-sized tips, the charging case, and a short USB-C to USB-C charging cord manufactured in the blue color ... MoreYikes, these things are tiny. Features such as Bluetooth, multipoint Bluetooth (listen with a friend!), noise cancelling, and a charging case with 20 hours of charge that fits comfortably on a key-chain are what you get with the JLab JBuds Mini. Each earbud also holds a 5.5-hour charge.The packaging is suitably sized for the diminutive product and is pretty traditional other than a clever folding pattern dividing the sections. The plastic of the charging case is a traditional hard plastic adorned with a fabric tether on one end to slip the supplied metal keyring through and then eventually attach to something. The buds are accompanied by three sets of different-sized tips, the charging case, and a short USB-C to USB-C charging cord manufactured in the blue color typical of JLab’s color theme. There is also a quick start guide that covers the basics of pairing, etc. and points to the JLab app and latest version manual via QR codes.Speaking of the app, it is pleasingly simple with access to a full, 1-octave interval graphic equalizer that is called custom, and additionally, three other pre-selected curves, and movie and music modes. There is a section of the app that gives you settings also controlled by various touch methods (tapping or holding) on the end surfaces of each individual earbud such as volume, voice assist (like Siri), play/pause, music/movie mode, track forward, EQ change, Be Aware ambient sound detection, answering calls, hanging up calls, and rejecting incoming calls.After applying a charge via the supplied USB cord, loading the JLab app and selecting an appropriate ear tip size, we are ready to check them out. As I’ve mentioned in another review, my ear canals are on the larger size, so I started with the largest ear tips and was met with a very tinny, no-bass sound indicating that the critical seals in the ear canals were not happening. So, digging around in my spare ear tip bag, I found a pair of larger-sized silicone tips that fit the body of the earbuds and tried them with some music and the sound was much better. I also tried some foam ear tips that were too small to seal, so I gave up on those. After playing around with the different EQ presets and the custom EQ position, I found some settings that were reasonably good, although not the best I’ve ever heard. One of the concerns with the larger ear tips, is that there is a size limitation to the area in the charger case allotted to the ear tip area due to the smaller original size of these ear buds. The tips I used to achieve a better sound barely fit in that part of the case, but they did, and allowed charging to occur.The phone capability of the earbuds was described as being somewhat distant by persons I was on the phone with. I would have had to increase my speaking voice volume considerably to achieve a reliable conversation. Although the documentation doesn’t go into much detail about the claimed noise cancelling feature, it may be that it may only pertain to cancelling noise on the microphones for phone use. There is no on/off function to test with ambient noise cancelling, although with a good physical ear tip seal, background noise is lessened, although not perhaps to the level that leading over-the-ear noise cancelling headphones achieve.A person of smaller size in my household, using the largest of the factory supplied ear tips was very happy with the seal, the bass response, and the overall sound. She went so far as to say, “These are mine now.” She cited that they felt so much more confidently positioned in the ear compared to other models, as they did not protrude out very far because of the smaller overall size and felt like they wouldn’t accidently come out unexpectedly. I can second that opinion despite perhaps not being in the target audience for this product that may be more intended for a smaller-sized user. She said she preferred the sound to the half-eaten fruit brand she was now using even considering they were the (far) more expensive model.These earbuds are truly mini in size although pretty big in both value and performance for the correctly-sized consumer. Their easy-to-take-along demeanor witnessed by the ability to hang around on a key-chain or hang around from a carabiner onto the side of a backpack, purse, or belt-loop makes these a ready and capable travel companion.
First I will say that these are nicely packages however I opted against using the keyring because I would not dare allow the plastic case of these buds to smash around in my pocket with my keys. I do wish there was a rather simple way to remove the fabric flap to make the case more compact because otherwise I would just need to use scissors.And yes, these are very very mini, so mini that if these did not have the silicone ear tips these would not be able to stay in my ears properly. I would also like to mention that this is one of the few times in which I actually had to use the large bud sizes just to ensure it has a comfortable fit. Due to the exactly parallel profile of these buds they can be oriented a number of different ways, but I would highly suggest ... MoreFirst I will say that these are nicely packages however I opted against using the keyring because I would not dare allow the plastic case of these buds to smash around in my pocket with my keys. I do wish there was a rather simple way to remove the fabric flap to make the case more compact because otherwise I would just need to use scissors.And yes, these are very very mini, so mini that if these did not have the silicone ear tips these would not be able to stay in my ears properly. I would also like to mention that this is one of the few times in which I actually had to use the large bud sizes just to ensure it has a comfortable fit. Due to the exactly parallel profile of these buds they can be oriented a number of different ways, but I would highly suggest looking in the mirror just so you can tell if the logo is facing outwards because that is where the touch censor is located. I would have to say that the design in which these buds are basically perfectly symmetrical is actually a very poor choice due to the ability to easily mistake one side for the other. If they were to redo the design I would say to make it more obvious which side is right or left by angling the nozzle for the ear tip so that it is far more obvious which side of your head you're supposed to stick it inside of. And of course, these things are so small it is to their detriment and it's going to take a lot of muscle memory just to know that you have them seated properly. In fact I would even dare to say that children would have a tough time getting them oriented correctly. But they did set out to make the smalled buds possible, and they succeeded. However whether or not making them SO small is a good thing or bad thing will be up to you.Sound quality and sound signature are very bog standard. But what is nice is that their sound signature is adjustable through the app so that can be somewhat curbed. I will say the connection can be kind of flakey unless your audio source is positioned correctly. Also of course these buds have their overly advertised preset EQ, but don't bother with anything other than their signature sound because that's one of the few ways to get them to sound okay without fiddling around for 30 minutes to get them to sound "just right".All in all, if you wish to have a super compact set of emergency "I forgot my main buds at home" set of true wireless buds, these are just fine and inoffensive. But as I said before, their tiny size may be advertised to be this amazing thing, but really think about whether or not you truly need buds THIS mini.
