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JLab

JLab JBuds Air Sport (3rd Gen)

Name: JLab JBuds Air Sport (3rd Gen)
Brand: JLab
SKU: B0C87L85FP
Price: 69.99 USD

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$69.99

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Noise Isolation / ANC

4.6/ 10

Noise Isolation / ANC — measured in the SoundGuys lab.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

4.5 hBelow average

4.5 h

3 h16 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

40 hAbove average

40 h

7 h60 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP66

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IP661%

IP66 appears on 1% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 4.5 h
Battery Life With Case: 40 h
Full Charge Minutes: 90 min
Charging Case Capacity: 930 mAh

Build

IP Rating: IP66
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5
Bluetooth Codec: AAC
Bluetooth Range: 30 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth

Design

Case Dimensions: 88×63×39.1 mm
Ear Tip Material: Silicone, memory foam
Ear Tip Sizes Included: 4 sizes
Wearing Style: Ear hook
Weight With Case: 85 g

Features

Control Type: Touch controls
Auto Connect: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes

Sound

Driver Size: 8 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.2/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byLil KatzReviewed September 2020

Isolation4.6

Battery life5.3

Comfort & fit7.6

Connectivity5.0

Design8.0

Portability9.2

The verdict

The JLab JBuds Air Sport are an excellent choice for athletes seeking affordable, durable true wireless earbuds with stable fit and excellent connectivity. While the bass-heavy sound signature limits versatility beyond workouts, the IP66 rating, reliable touch controls, quick charging, and sub-$70 price make these one of the best value workout earbuds available.

✓What we like

✓IP66 water and dust resistance for durability

✓Pliable ear hooks that retain their shape for stable fit

✓Comprehensive touch controls that work reliably even with wet or chalky hands

✓Quick charging capability with 15 minutes providing one hour of playback

✓Integrated USB cable in charging case that can withstand 10,000 bends

✓Excellent Bluetooth 5.0 Class 1 connection strength with no stuttering

✕What could be better

✕AAC codec only, no aptX support

✕Bass-heavy sound signature limits clarity and makes vocals difficult to discern due to auditory masking

✕Sound quality is not clear or versatile for everyday listening outside of workout contexts

✕Treble frequencies are hard to identify