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The video reviews five sport earbuds under a hundred dollars: JBL Endurance Peak Mark III, JLab Epic Air Sport ANC, Skullcandy Push Active, Soundcore Sport X10, and Tribit MoveBuds H1. Each model features ear hooks for a secure fit and offers varying levels of dust and water protection, with key differences in battery life, sound quality, durability, and control mechanisms.
The Tribit MoveBuds H1 stood out for comfort, fit, and durability, with other models excelling in specific areas like the JBL’s IP68 rating and integrated app functionalities. Unique features among the earbuds include adjustable EQ settings, ambient modes, and tactile physical or touch controls, with some providing better battery life and convenience (such as the JLab with wireless charging).
When it comes to sound, JBL and Skullcandy deliver strong bass, while Soundcore and Tribit offer a balanced listening experience. ANC features exist only in Soundcore and JLab models, with varying effectiveness. Microphone quality was tested in different environments, revealing distinct performance levels among the models.
In the final ranking, Tribit MoveBuds H1 was rated highest for overall performance, especially for exercise, while Skullcandy's poor button design placed it last. The video emphasizes that individual preferences and price considerations are important in choosing the right earbuds, concluding with a viewer engagement call to action.
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In this segment, the video focuses on various sport earbuds with ear hook designs, ideal for fitness enthusiasts struggling with in-ear fits during exercise, all priced under a hundred dollars. Andy introduces five top options: JBL Endurance Peak Mark III, JLab Epic Air Sport ANC, Skullcandy Push Active, Soundcore Sport X10, and Tribit MoveBuds H1, examining their fit and durability. Each model includes ear hooks for secure fitting and offers higher protection levels against elements. JBL stands out with an IP68 rating (dust and water-tight), while Tribit and Soundcore also ensure waterproof protection (IPX7 and IP66 ratings). Skullcandy features an IP55 rating and durability proven through a drop test. Moreover, despite being lightweight and compact, the Soundcore X10s had slight issues with gym fit but still performed well without falling out during use.
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In this segment of the video, the reviewer discusses the ear hooks and battery cases of various earbuds, focusing on comfort, fit, and durability. The main points include the performance of rotatable and non-rotatable ear hooks, with the Tribit H1 being the standout for comfort and fit. The JLab Epic Air Sport ANC and Tribit MoveBuds H1 are highlighted for their variety of ear tip sizes, which enhance the fit. Battery cases are evaluated, with most being large and black, except for the Soundcore case, which is blue and has a unique locking mechanism. The JLab case is noted for its built-in USB cable and wireless charging, despite potential durability concerns. Issues like the susceptibility of the Skullcandy case to scratches and dust accumulation in charging ports are also mentioned.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares the scratch resistance and battery life of different earbuds, noting that larger models like the JLab, JBL, and Tribit offer around 12 hours of battery life on a single charge, while smaller models last up to 7-8 hours. Despite the variance, all models provide sufficient battery life for extensive use, such as for an Iron Man or ultra marathon, thanks to multiple charges from their cases.
The speaker then reviews the control mechanisms of the earbuds. The Skullcandy Push Active earbuds have physical buttons positioned inconveniently on the back, making them uncomfortable and hard to press. In contrast, the Soundcore earbuds also have physical buttons but are more user-friendly and provide better tactile feedback.
When it comes to touch controls, JLab earbuds are noted as the least responsive, Tribit earbuds as highly accurate, and JBL earbuds as intermediate. The JLab earbuds offer the most extensive functionality through touch controls, including various playback, volume, ambient modes, and even EQ presets, all customizable via the JLab app. The Soundcore and Skullcandy apps also allow customization, though the latter’s controls are less comfortable to use.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various functionalities and customization options available in different earbud apps. The Try Bit app offers four control modes with full playback controls but lacks remapping capabilities and auto play/pause. The JB Air app is less flexible, with only one group of controls available at a time, sacrificing some functionalities. However, it has a Power hook feature that automatically turns off the earbuds when removed.
The JBL app provides ambient mode controls, a voice aware feature, video mode, and a 10-band manual EQ. The Sound Core app includes an 8-band manual EQ, ambient sound controls, breathing exercises, and Windows reduction settings. The Try Bit app has a 6-band manual EQ and basic preset options.
The JLab app offers ANC settings, a 10-band manual EQ, an auto play/pause switch, and custom controls. Lastly, the Skullcandy app features unique options like personalized sound adjustments and a 5-band equalizer, along with a transparency mode slider.
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In this part of the video, various earbuds are compared based on their features, particularly focusing on active noise canceling (ANC) and transparency modes. The Soundcore X10 and JLab Epic Air Sport ANC are highlighted as the only two with actual ANC, with the X10 being better at blocking lower frequencies. Transparency modes are examined, with the Epic Air Sport ANC having an intense transparency mode, the JBS having a more natural yet still intense mode, and the Tribit H1 offering a more subtle but enhanced option. The segment also briefly touches on additional features, noting the lack of multi-point support but mentioning Google Fast Pair support on the JBL Endurance Peak 3 and app tech support on the Tribit Move Bots H1. Despite a limited selection of extra features, all earbuds provide solid and stable connectivity with low latency.
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In this part of the video, different wireless earbuds are compared in terms of various attributes. While some earbuds have low latency modes, none cater specifically to hardcore gamers. Key features include the ability to use either earbud independently. Sound quality is assessed: Skull Candy provides deep bass power, JBL offers snappy low end and mid-bass punch, and Soundcore is powerful in lower registers but slightly behind the first two. Tribit Move Buds H1 are balanced but lack the punch of Skull Candy and JBL. Jlab Epic Buds have weaker bass but rich mid-range tones. For details and treble, Soundcore excels, followed by Tribit and JBL. Skull Candy struggles with treble performance. Move Buds H1 and Endurance Peak 3 offer good soundstage and separation, whereas others lag behind. In summary, Tribit H1 is well-balanced, JBL boosts the low end, Soundcore has a V-shaped sound, Skull Candy is warm with less detail in highs, and Jlab Epic Air Sport ANC has lean bass with more treble sparkle. Microphone quality testing is introduced next.
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In this segment, the video focuses on testing the sound quality of various earbuds’ microphones in different environments, both quiet and noisy. It starts with an audio sample from each earbud—Sport ASC, Soundcore Sport X10, and Tri-bit Move Buds H1—in a quiet room, demonstrating what a phone call would sound like. Then, it tests the microphones of the JBL earbuds outdoors with some traffic noise and similar conditions for other earbuds, including the Jnan Epic S4 AMC. Finally, the video provides a personal ranking of the five sport earbuds based on the user’s experience. The CarCanBe Push Active finishes in fifth place due to hard-to-use buttons and less sophisticated sound. The JLab Epic Air Sport ANC is fourth, praised for comfort and secure fit but lacking sound punch despite ANC. Third place goes to Soundcore Sport X10 for its compactness and usable ANC features. The JBL Endurance Peak Mark 3 comes second, regarded for its durability and quality, while the top spot goes to the Tri-bit Move Buds H1, praised for being robust and suitable for exercise.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares the sound quality, features, and usability of JBL and Tri-bit earphones, highlighting the strengths and shortcomings of each. The JBL earphones have good sound quality and a substantial battery life but come with limited touch control functionality and an annoying power hook feature. They offer a warm bass and useful modes like talk-through and voiceover. Conversely, the Tri-bit earphones might lack features such as active noise canceling and wireless charging, but excel in comfort, fit, touch controls, and build quality, making them ideal for running or gym use. The speaker emphasizes that individual preferences and prices can influence choice, and suggests checking the video description for potential deals. The video concludes with a call to action, encouraging viewers to like, subscribe, and comment.