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JLab JBUDS PODS ANC vs LG xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am

What JBUDS PODS ANC does better (2) and where xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JLab JBUDS PODS ANC
JLab · 2025JBUDS PODS ANC
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $40
vs
LG xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
8.3Noise control & calls7.2
7.8Battery9.0
8.8Build & features5.8

Why is JBUDS PODS ANC better than xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Total with charging case56 h vs 45 h+24%

Why is xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am better than JBUDS PODS ANC?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 11 h+10%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size11 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Noise reduction (claimed)40 dB—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones6—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h11 h
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case56 h45 h
Charging time2 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Latency200 ms—
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, SiriGoogle Assistant, Siri
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight—41 g
Earbud weight (each)4.4 g—
Protection ratingIP55IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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