JLab JBuds Mini
At 50% smaller than the GO Air POP, these earbuds are the most compact from any major brand, yet deliver 5.5 hours of battery per bud and 20 hours with the IP55-rated case. Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint enables seamless switching between two devices, while the Be Aware mode and customizable EQ via the JLab App add practical flexibility. This makes them ideal for fitness enthusiasts who prioritize an ultra-portable, sweat-proof design for workouts and calls over critical music listening.
About This Earbuds
At 50% smaller than the GO Air POP, these earbuds are the most compact from any major brand, yet deliver 5.5 hours of battery per bud and 20 hours with the IP55-rated case. Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint enables seamless switching between two devices, while the Be Aware mode and customizable EQ via the JLab App add practical flexibility. This makes them ideal for fitness enthusiasts who prioritize an ultra-portable, sweat-proof design for workouts and calls over critical music listening.
- Form factor in-ear
- Driver type dynamic
- Wireless
- Bluetooth version 5.3
- Battery life hours 5.5
- Case battery hours 20
- Water resistance IP55
- Multipoint
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong mic (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average sound (9th percentile) 9th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 Sets of Silicone Gel Tips |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 103 |
| Codecs | JLab JBuds Mini True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds + Charging Case, Charcoal Black, IP55 Sweat and Dust Proof, Bluetooth Multipoint, Be Aware Audio, 3 EQ Sound Settings, Crystal Clear Calls |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 5.5 |
| Charge Time | 1.5 |
| Fast Charging | 1.5 hours (in case) |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 20 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | JLab App |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IP55 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | JLab JBuds Mini | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore Soundcore P31i | JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 | TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 5.5 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 7 |
| Case Battery Hours | 20 | 26 | 54 | 50 | 36 | 70 |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IP68 | IPX5 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JLab JBuds Mini | 61.4 | 80.5 | 91.4 | 9 | 47 | 93.4 | 79.1 | 95.4 | 69.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 98.8 | 91.8 | 72.7 | 93.4 | 0 | 99.6 | 89.3 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 91.4 | 99.8 | 96 | 70.9 | 97.2 | 99.3 | 80.1 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.5 | 96.9 | 91.4 | 96.8 | 94 | 70.9 | 91.9 | 84.8 | 89.3 |
| JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 Compare | 88.5 | 90.4 | 98.8 | 46.7 | 88.7 | 93.4 | 97.2 | 96.4 | 69.3 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods Compare | 91.9 | 90.4 | 91.4 | 77.4 | 96.6 | 70.9 | 97.2 | 92.5 | 99.3 |
Usage Scores
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