JLab JBuds Air Sport True Wireless Earbuds Black

I love my new earbuds! I've always been much more of a wired headphones phones person, but I'm starting to change my mind after getting these! The long battery life and charging case do so much for my main complaint with wireless--forgetting to charge them. They've only died once so far while I had them in and charged up so quickly it wasn't much of a bother. This is the second set of JLab earbuds I've owned, the first being a much older model from 5+ years ago, but in both cases, I've been very glad to have the built in charging cable so I can charge anywhere with a USB outlet. Audio quality is great for casual use on phone calls and music. Obviously these aren't $200+ earbuds, but they punch well above their weight class in that the audio is much fuller than my ... MoreI love my new earbuds! I've always been much more of a wired headphones phones person, but I'm starting to change my mind after getting these! The long battery life and charging case do so much for my main complaint with wireless--forgetting to charge them. They've only died once so far while I had them in and charged up so quickly it wasn't much of a bother. This is the second set of JLab earbuds I've owned, the first being a much older model from 5+ years ago, but in both cases, I've been very glad to have the built in charging cable so I can charge anywhere with a USB outlet. Audio quality is great for casual use on phone calls and music. Obviously these aren't $200+ earbuds, but they punch well above their weight class in that the audio is much fuller than my other $20-70 headphones around the house. I'm a big fan of all the color options and the fun green color on these ones makes it easy to spot wherever I may put the case down. My only complaint is that the tap settings are too sensitive because I frequently manage to skip songs from my hair hitting against them--maybe a way to adjust the sensitivity?

After 19 months, they're still amazing!

I bought these back in March 2022 (Writing this review in October 2023) and I have been very happy with them. I wanted ones that curved around my ear as I worked as a janitor at the time and I didn't want to risk my earbuds falling into a toilet! They worked perfectly for that and have been great at staying on my ear ever since.The quality is amazing as far as I'm concerned. I've probably used them for an average of 5 hours a day since I got them (some days it's less than one hour, other days it's 9 hours) and I've never run into major issues with them. Sometimes there's been little hiccups here and there that have been a little frustrating, but never anything that couldn't be fixed with a simple disconnect/reconnect.Recently, I've had issues with them ... MoreI bought these back in March 2022 (Writing this review in October 2023) and I have been very happy with them. I wanted ones that curved around my ear as I worked as a janitor at the time and I didn't want to risk my earbuds falling into a toilet! They worked perfectly for that and have been great at staying on my ear ever since.The quality is amazing as far as I'm concerned. I've probably used them for an average of 5 hours a day since I got them (some days it's less than one hour, other days it's 9 hours) and I've never run into major issues with them. Sometimes there's been little hiccups here and there that have been a little frustrating, but never anything that couldn't be fixed with a simple disconnect/reconnect.Recently, I've had issues with them connecting to the case so they stay connected to my phone even after putting them in the case. However, I'm sure that's just a result from them being banged around for a year and a half. Speaking of, I've found the case to be very durable. It's been dropped on cement multiple times, and each time I've gotten away with just a scratch, nothing that's impacted it's functionality.I see a lot of reviews saying that they break after a few months or that they can't get them to reconnect. I've had mine for 19 months and they still work great. I've had mine disconnect and seemingly not reconnect, but I just let them sit in the case overnight and they connected just fine the next day (and that's only happened 2 or 3 times).Overall, these were a very worthy investment. I loved them so much I bought them for my ex when she was having earbud trouble. She said she could never get them to connect, but she had a very cheap phone which I feel like may have been the real issue. I would absolutely recommend these to anyone in search of durable earbuds that will stay in your ear.

Buyer beware

I just opened the box to my 4th pair of JLab ear buds since my initial purchase in July for $37 (#1). The first pair worked for about a week before one ear bud stopped working. After trouble shooting, I contacted support and was offered a gift code. I used the gift code ($70) plus $5 more of my money to upgrade a replacement pair (#2). Those worked for a couple of weeks before one ear bud stopped working. After trouble shooting, I contacted support who offered me another gift code ($70) which I used to order a replacement pair (#3). Those worked for about 3 weeks until one ear bud stopped working. After trouble shooting I contacted support who offered me a gift code ($70) which I used to purchase the pair I opened today (#4). These worked for 5 seconds before one ... MoreI just opened the box to my 4th pair of JLab ear buds since my initial purchase in July for $37 (#1). The first pair worked for about a week before one ear bud stopped working. After trouble shooting, I contacted support and was offered a gift code. I used the gift code ($70) plus $5 more of my money to upgrade a replacement pair (#2). Those worked for a couple of weeks before one ear bud stopped working. After trouble shooting, I contacted support who offered me another gift code ($70) which I used to order a replacement pair (#3). Those worked for about 3 weeks until one ear bud stopped working. After trouble shooting I contacted support who offered me a gift code ($70) which I used to purchase the pair I opened today (#4). These worked for 5 seconds before one ear bud stopped working. I tried the work around 10 times (tap one ear bud 7X then the other, place two inches apart, one blinks blue, the other solid white…) and the left ear bud stopped working after a few seconds every time. When I wrote them this exact email they ignored me. No response. So I guess I got 4 pairs of headphones that worked for about four week’s cumulatively

Don’t work and they’re brand new…. Avoid

I just bought these about 8 hours ago. I’ve had two other pairs of Jlab headphones so this isn’t my first rodeo. Tried pairing them, wouldn’t pair so I figured I’ll try to charge them. Plugged them in for an hour, finally managed to get it to connect but they instantly said low battery. Plugged them in for a few more hours, same thing just instantly says low battery and turns off. Tried the tapping 7 times thing, different wall chargers, left vs right, cleaning connection… nothing they’re just duds. I have an old generation of these same headphones and the ear buds version so I know how they are supposed to work… these are busted right out of the box! I’m so disappointed. Staples should allow returns on headphones if they literally are unusable immediately upon ... MoreI just bought these about 8 hours ago. I’ve had two other pairs of Jlab headphones so this isn’t my first rodeo. Tried pairing them, wouldn’t pair so I figured I’ll try to charge them. Plugged them in for an hour, finally managed to get it to connect but they instantly said low battery. Plugged them in for a few more hours, same thing just instantly says low battery and turns off. Tried the tapping 7 times thing, different wall chargers, left vs right, cleaning connection… nothing they’re just duds. I have an old generation of these same headphones and the ear buds version so I know how they are supposed to work… these are busted right out of the box! I’m so disappointed. Staples should allow returns on headphones if they literally are unusable immediately upon buying…. I spent 70$ on these and now what? I have to pay to ship them to Jlab? I wrote an amazing review of my older generation Jlab headphones on Amazon and I loved them so much but now I’m super disappointed :(. From the other reviews it seems I’m not alone, don’t waste your money.

Good customer support; earbuds do not last long

This is the fourth pair of Jbuds I've owned. The third in the past 4 weeks that has failed after a handful of uses. I wear them out running, not any sort of strenuous service where failure would be expected.Jlabs replaced the first pair (offered me a $30 credit toward another purchase). I decided to try for a more expensive pair for the second round, applying the $30 credit and spending $20, thinking they would stand up better. That pair failed within one week. Jlabs offered me a $30 credit for the $50 pair, so I went back with a $30 pair again. They failed after 2 uses.Jlab has excellent customer service (though I'm slightly bitter about not getting my credit on the $50 pair); I just want a pair of headphones I can use for more than a few days without breaking.

If they only last.

I bought my original pair back in December, of 2023. I enjoyed them, they worked as you'ed expect them to work. But, after two months the right earbud just died on me. Pretty sure it is a battery issue with the bud because I would take them off, and put them in the charging box. After a day in the box, they charged, but the right earbud would die after about thirty minutes of use. After a couple of days of this I put in a warranty claim, and got a new pair sent to me. They are working for the moment, but noticed they are having connection issues also. Which is what happened with the original pair. So, kind of expecting the warranty pair to malfunction, sooner than later. Pretty good earbuds when working. The fit, sound and functions are great. Just hope they last ... MoreI bought my original pair back in December, of 2023. I enjoyed them, they worked as you'ed expect them to work. But, after two months the right earbud just died on me. Pretty sure it is a battery issue with the bud because I would take them off, and put them in the charging box. After a day in the box, they charged, but the right earbud would die after about thirty minutes of use. After a couple of days of this I put in a warranty claim, and got a new pair sent to me. They are working for the moment, but noticed they are having connection issues also. Which is what happened with the original pair. So, kind of expecting the warranty pair to malfunction, sooner than later. Pretty good earbuds when working. The fit, sound and functions are great. Just hope they last longer than two months. I bought a pair of GO AIR SPORT, which are giving me similar issues.

It's a good value for the Price; very "sensitive"

First off, I'm 65 yrs old; so if I can figure it out, you can. HOWEVER, it was an adjustment. I went from single ear super easy to use Plantronics to fast forward high tech new stereo earbuds. They do compromise the inner ear in size. THE "BE AWARE" option I finally figured out; they fit so good and tight in your ear that you do NOT hear sounds outside your smartphone or podcast or tv or whatever. So choosing BE AWARE makes the headset allow outside noise in and doesn't "cancel" it out. Gotta read the Instructions and keep them nearby; AND it pays off to download the JLABS App because you are able to turn OFF the Sensory Touch mode on the external earpiece. You'll see what I mean. Everytime I put them in, if the Sensory Touch mode is ON, I'm turning something On or ... MoreFirst off, I'm 65 yrs old; so if I can figure it out, you can. HOWEVER, it was an adjustment. I went from single ear super easy to use Plantronics to fast forward high tech new stereo earbuds. They do compromise the inner ear in size. THE "BE AWARE" option I finally figured out; they fit so good and tight in your ear that you do NOT hear sounds outside your smartphone or podcast or tv or whatever. So choosing BE AWARE makes the headset allow outside noise in and doesn't "cancel" it out. Gotta read the Instructions and keep them nearby; AND it pays off to download the JLABS App because you are able to turn OFF the Sensory Touch mode on the external earpiece. You'll see what I mean. Everytime I put them in, if the Sensory Touch mode is ON, I'm turning something On or OFF or changing some kind of settings because it's so sensitive. Good luck.

Ridiculous design choices ruin otherwise quality earbuds.

Pros: Very sturdy, stay in my ears during long-distance running, sound quality is superb.Cons: Positive qualities are entirely kneecapped by the absurd decision to have no buttons to press, making it almost impossible to control. There are numerous controls for each side but *no buttons*. Single, double, and triple-taps all have different functions (for each ear!!), and so even lightly tapping them can result in unexpected pausing/playing, volume changes, or Siri being turned on. For instance, if I pause a podcast and put the earbuds in my pocket, they'll start playing again. Always a great surprise when I want to resume where I left off but can't because they've been playing for the three hours.Another issue is that the charging case is *critical* for ... MorePros: Very sturdy, stay in my ears during long-distance running, sound quality is superb.Cons: Positive qualities are entirely kneecapped by the absurd decision to have no buttons to press, making it almost impossible to control. There are numerous controls for each side but *no buttons*. Single, double, and triple-taps all have different functions (for each ear!!), and so even lightly tapping them can result in unexpected pausing/playing, volume changes, or Siri being turned on. For instance, if I pause a podcast and put the earbuds in my pocket, they'll start playing again. Always a great surprise when I want to resume where I left off but can't because they've been playing for the three hours.Another issue is that the charging case is *critical* for pairing to a device. No case? Earbuds are bricked. Even if you've just recently unpaired the earbuds, they won't be able to reconnect if you don't have the case. Having to carry around a case all day is annoying and really undercuts the portability of the device.I've previously used earbuds that didn't have this issue. They paired without an external case, volume buttons were present, and you could turn them off and on with ease. With these, you need to commit to memory a series of taps - and which earbud they correspond with - to get a desired function. It seems like I'm never able to get them to work, unless the earbuds are in my pocket, at which point all of the buttons get pressed. There's a book called "The Design of Everyday Things" which outlines why button-less devices are much harder to use. There's no sensory output for the user, so there's no way to know if you actually pressed a button. It's a shame; these have great sound quality and stay in my ears during runs, but the user interface is awful and makes them a headache to use. Would not recommend.

Should be taken off the market

Own 3 pairs, left earbud of all 3 pairs are broken.First left earbud failed after a couple of months of use.Second left earbud failed after 1 week of use.Third left earbud failed after 2 days of use.Despite claiming a "IP66 sweat resistance", the left earbud shorts out whenever a drop of sweat gets into my ears. The right earbuds are great and last and last through all sweat and rain. The left earbud crackles and dies at even the mere thought of sweat.All of the JBuds Air Sport True Wireless Earbuds 3rd Generation really MUST be taken off the market until they actually waterproof the left earbud.Only plus: I have three functioning right earbuds even after doing the dunk in water test to "destroy" them for returns. So, if you only have a right ear, go ahead ... MoreOwn 3 pairs, left earbud of all 3 pairs are broken.First left earbud failed after a couple of months of use.Second left earbud failed after 1 week of use.Third left earbud failed after 2 days of use.Despite claiming a "IP66 sweat resistance", the left earbud shorts out whenever a drop of sweat gets into my ears. The right earbuds are great and last and last through all sweat and rain. The left earbud crackles and dies at even the mere thought of sweat.All of the JBuds Air Sport True Wireless Earbuds 3rd Generation really MUST be taken off the market until they actually waterproof the left earbud.Only plus: I have three functioning right earbuds even after doing the dunk in water test to "destroy" them for returns. So, if you only have a right ear, go ahead and get these, the right earbuds are quite nice.

Total 5 STAR AWESOMENESS!! l

You know, podcast testing for top ten best earbuds of 2024, has been Daunting, to say the least. Earbuds technology is ever-changing rapidly,vand and the top company's are having to constantly having to comform. However, one earbud company has DEFINATELY surpassed, in my eyes AND ears, all others, in the speed and performance of its ever growing arsenal of Quality sound and Functionality, and that would be the fine folks at Jlab. From the Fantastic fit and functionality of the Jbuds Air Sport, to the Groundbreaking and innovative High end Sound and ANC technology in the Epic Lab edition buds. Their Pricing is always a PERFECT Discount from the big boys, and the quality, UNSURPASSED! So, Hats off to the White Coats at Jlab, keep up the GREAT work!!