{"id":153656,"date":"2023-01-08T07:35:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T07:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=153656"},"modified":"2024-06-19T16:03:46","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T16:03:46","slug":"jlab-jbuds-air-review-ideal-tws-headphones-for-going-to-the-gym-or-running","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/headphones\/jlab-jbuds-air-review-ideal-tws-headphones-for-going-to-the-gym-or-running\/","title":{"rendered":"JLAB Jbuds Air: Ideal TWS headphones for going to the gym or running"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0JLAB Jbuds Air\u00a0are totally wireless headphones that are ideal for athletes, runners and fitness users on a tight budget.\u00a0These are characterized by their stability, comfort of use and long autonomy of 6 hours per earphone, reasons for which they are ideal for prolonged training sessions.<\/p>\n

Design<\/h2>\n

The JLAB Jbuds Air are plastic-constructed but sturdy earbuds that don’t feel cheap, despite the impressions they may make.\u00a0Be that as it may, these\u00a0stand out for their stability and fit when they are in the ears.\u00a0The silicone ear cushions are comfortable and the cushioned wings keep the headphones in place during sudden movements, and that’s exactly what we need when playing sports.<\/p>\n

In this sense, they are appropriate for the gym and also for running outdoors, since their shape does not lend itself to the wind tunnel effect that occurs with certain headphones.\u00a0In addition,\u00a0they are extremely breathable, decently insulate noise\u00a0and there is nothing to worry about contact with water \/ sweat, since they receive an\u00a0IP55 certification\u00a0grade .<\/p>\n

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With that said, they’re also lightweight,\u00a0barely weighing 6 grams each\u00a0, but they do suffer from being bulky, so not all users will find them comfortable, especially after wearing them for a long time.\u00a0However, JLab includes three different sized tips to help the user find the best personal fit.<\/p>\n

The touch controls they have are not great\u00a0;\u00a0while properly positioned on each earcup, this pair of tactile buds feels quite stiff and sometimes struggles to register commands, so we’ll end up sinking the earbuds into our ear.<\/p>\n

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How about the sound?<\/h2>\n

When it comes to sound, the headphones are passable for neutral sound.\u00a0These\u00a0overemphasize the bass\u00a0, which can be very enjoyable for fans of electronic music and Hip-Hop, but can be too boomy and muddy in other music genres.\u00a0The treble range is uneven,\u00a0causing some sounds to be muffled, while others are sharp and piercing.\u00a0The midrange on these headphones\u00a0, meanwhile, is excellent\u00a0, though there’s still a slight overemphasis on the bass range.<\/p>\n

The consistency of the frequency response is commendable\u00a0\u00a0if you can achieve a good fit of the headphones in the ear, something not very difficult to achieve with any of the 3 included tips.<\/p>\n

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As far as sound customization is concerned, there are 3 equalization settings from which we can choose, these are:\u00a0Jlab Signature (normal), balanced and bass boost.<\/p>\n

In another order of ideas,\u00a0the quality of the microphone can be improved\u00a0and we advise against using them as hands-free, since the voice is generally heard distant.<\/p>\n

Battery<\/h2>\n

In theory each earphone promises a duration of 6 hours, but in practice the\u00a0actual duration falls to 3.3 hours with a constant output of 75 dB\u00a0(SPL).\u00a0The saving grace is the charging case, which can provide an additional 3 charges for a total of an\u00a0additional 10 hours of use (18 according to the manufacturer)\u00a0.\u00a0Recharging the case would only take about 2 hours, so that can be somewhat forgiven.<\/p>\n

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Curiously, the case has a\u00a0built-in USB cable\u00a0\u00a0so you never lose it, but if it gets damaged, then we can say goodbye to the case in general.<\/p>\n

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