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Tom's Guide
24-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
I love these tiny headphones for running and you can get them for $29 in a limited time deal on Amazon
The JLab JBuds Mini claim to be the world's smallest earbuds and that fact, along with their low price, might make you assume they don't offer much in terms of sound quality. However, they punch well above their minuscule size and weight with regards to sound, and they have a great fit for running and workouts. I use them regularly ahead of sports buds that cost many times as much, and you can get the JLab JBuds Mini for just $29 on Amazon right now thanks to this limited time deal. The tiny JLab JBuds Mini are reduced by 25% on Amazon right now, with seven colors of the earbuds included in the sale (teal for the win, but the black buds are more subtle). The small headphones have a great fit for workouts and sound surprisingly good given their price and size, and even last 5.5 hours on a charge despite their tiny case. While I can't conclusively verify the claim that the JLab JBuds Mini are the world's smallest headphones, the buds weigh just 3.3g each and the case is less than two inches long. The convenience of such small headphones can't be overstated, because you can easily slip the case into your shorts or a running belt to carry with you when training. The case even has a keyring so you can attach to your keys if you want to — it's small enough for this to be practical. Despite their small size, the buds last 5.5 hours on a charge, which is more than enough for long runs and other workouts, and you get 20 hours in total with the case. The sound quality is also unexpectedly good. They don't outperform the best running headphones like the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 on this front, but the JBuds Mini cost a fraction of the price and still have powerful and clear sound. I've also found the fit to be excellent, because the buds are so small that they sit comfortably inside the ear. I've done many long, sweaty runs with the headphones and they haven't budged, and they fit comfortably underneath a headband, if you wear one. While you don't get active noise cancellation, which is fair at this price, the JBuds Mini do have a transparency mode you can use to hear your surroundings when exercising outdoors. They're excellent value and occasionally so much more convenient than larger buds that it's worth picking up a pair at this sale price just to have around the house. Or two, if you can't pick between colors. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Tom's Guide
23-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
I test wireless earbuds for a living — here's my top picks for every budget
There are loads of earbuds out there if you're looking for a new pair of wireless companions. From buds that cost as little as $10 all the way up to some incredibly expensive options, there's a pair for everyone. But which would I recommend at each budget? I test earbuds every day as part of my job, so I want help you choose the best wireless earbuds for you. To do that, I've broken down my top picks by budget, taking into consideration design, comfort, controls, audio quality, battery life, special features and more. No matter the money you've got to spend, lets find you some excellent earbuds. The JLab JBuds mini are the perfect way to get some very solid earbuds without breaking the bank. They cost just $39, making them by far some of the cheapest earbuds we've ever tested at Tom's Guide, and they rank amongst the best cheap wireless earbuds thanks to their great value. You can't expect game-changing audio considering they cost less than a tank of gas, but they still sound better than anything else for the price. There are decent highs, reasonable mids, and surprisingly impactful bass for something so small. And small they are. The case comes with a little keyring attachment so that you can keep them on you at all times, and the case is tiny enough that it won't cause issues in your pocket. There's no ANC on board, but the battery life of 5.5 hours is decent considering their size. The truly tiny JBuds Mini are one of the smallest earbud options around, fitting into any pocket you could think of. They sound great for the size and the price, and they won't break the bank thanks to their extremely low price. We love the JBuds Mini overall as a budget option. These might be the best affordable earbuds we've ever tested. They get very close to the WF-1000XM5 when it comes to their performance and noise canceling despite costing less than half the price. I've frequently said that they'd the buds I'd buy with my money — and I stick by that. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. For their $129 price tag you get excellent sound, and some very impressive ANC. When we tested the WF-C710N, we compared them to far more expensive models and they either matched or exceeded their sonic performance. Mighty impressive. But all that pales in comparison to the best part — the transparent blue colorway that you can get them in. It looks like they're made of molten Jolly Ranchers, and I wish that all my earbuds came in a similar hue. The transparent blue WF-C710N might just be our favorite earbuds ever released for under $150. They comfortable, very well priced, and filled with tech that makes them feel like they're worth a whole lot more than you pay for them. Bose are well known for making headphones and earbuds with the best noise canceling, and then offering a slightly cheaper version for those who aren't so rich of blood. The QuietComfort Earbuds are Bose's cheaper pair of earbuds, and they're a great option for the $150-$200 price point. Thanks to their fitting wings and silicon wraparounds they're very comfortable, and the ANC offered blocks loads and loads of noise when you're out and about. The sound is good too, and the touch controls are simple and intuitive. Their battery life is actually better than the more expensive QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, with the buds lasting for 8.5 hours. That's some decent staying power, and plenty to get you through the day. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds get you great ANC without spending as much as Bose's more expensive earbuds. They have a very comfortable fit, better battery than their more expensive cousins, and they look very fetching in this calm violet colorway. The ever present AirPods Pro 2 remain a top pick for anyone look for solid buds between $200 and $250. They sound good, offer great noise canceling, and they're super easy to use. The best AirPods are a stellar option for iPhone users in particular. They connect to your Apple devices like magic, without needing to dip into any menus or annoying pairing process. It just kind of... works. It's the reason they've got such a prominent place in my rotation, and it makes them a great buy over all. An update to the USB-C version also brought hearing aid functionality, which is a slick bonus. They're rounded out with some impressive Spatial Audio. They're very good buds, and less than their flagship competition. The AirPods Pro 2 might not be the newest AirPods in the world, but they're still a great option for iPhone users. They connect like magic, feature great ANC and sound, and the Spatial Audio on board is very good. Bose and noise canceling go hand in hand, and the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds show off what the brand is capable off. Magical noise canceling is the name of the game here, blocking out just about everything while providing some of the best comfort around. They sound good too, and you can adjust the signature in the app to dial them in to your sonic preferences. I love the little buds — they're actually my go-to when I'm out and about, living pretty much permanently in my pocket. At this price, there is some stiff competition from the Sony WF-1000XM5, but the noise canceling of Bose's buds means they eke out a victory in my mind. If you want the best noise canceling possible, then look no further than the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. They combine incredible ANC with great comfort for the best buds to buy in their price point. Battery life isn't the best, but their noise canceling sure is. Interestingly, you don't need to spend that much more money to get even better buds. The Noble Fokus Amadeus pack in some wicked noise canceling and a very comfortable fit while showing both Sony and Bose how it's down when it comes to sound quality. There's nothing that sounds this good for less. They have a perfectly balanced sound signature, bringing detail and width to the table. Their personalized sound mode in the Fokus app is very good as well, and makes sure they sound their best no matter your hearing ability. They're not cheap, but then you get them in your ears and you realize why — they're a top notch pair of earbuds that make everything else seem like toys. The Noble Fokus Amadeus are the most expensive buds on my list, but they offer excellent sound that outperforms anything that's similarly priced. They're comfortable too, and the ANC is very good thanks to their selection of flanged tips. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Tom's Guide
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
These are (allegedly) the world's smallest earbuds — here's what happened when I tried them
As one of Tom's Guide's resident audiophiles, I get to test out some of the wackiest audio gear. This week that includes "the world's smallest earbuds." The JLab JBuds Mini are just $39 from Amazon, and they promise to deliver solid sound from their tiny design. These buds weigh just 3.3 grams each and measure 21 x 19 x 14 mm. Although I can't go out and measure every single pair of earbuds ever made, my research suggests that the JLab JBuds Mini actually are the world's smallest earbuds. So can these uber-tiny earbuds actually compete with other options? I went hands-on to find out. At just $39, the JLab JBuds Mini earbuds are some of the cheapest earbuds I've seen. Not only are they über affordable, they also claim to be the smallest earbuds in the world. They are just 0.1 ounce heavy and 0.8 inches — so the world's smallest earbuds seems to be an apt title. I feel like Gulliver in Lilliput. The JLab JBuds Mini are so tiny. That's literally their selling point — JLab isn't harping on about these being the smallest earbuds in the world for fun. I'm going to list the size in millimeters, as inches just isn't precise enough for something this small. The JBuds Mini are an astoundingly-tiny 21mm x 19 mm × 14 mm. In JLab's own words, this makes the Mini buds around the same size as a dime. When I was trying to find something in my apartment to compare them to, I settled on grape. These buds are definitely grape-sized. Surely the drivers can't be that good, I thought to myself, because they'll be so infinitesimally small? As far as I can tell, JLab's claims that these are the smallest earbuds in the world seem to be true. If you know of a smaller pair, please let me know in the comments — I'll try them out for comparison. This tiny size does rustle up some issues, though. Surely the drivers can't be that good, I thought to myself, because they'll be so infinitesimally small? Well, I was both right and wrong. The JBuds Mini use tiny 6mm dynamic drivers, much smaller than the common 11mm drivers. But these drivers have the industry-standard frequency response of 20 Hz-20 kHz, 16 Ω impedance (standard for mobile-forward earbuds), and an output sensitivity of 103dB (in simple terms, how loud it can get). These are all standard specs: not particularly worse or better than even premier options like Apple AirPods Pro 2, Bose QuietComfort earbuds, and Sony WF-1000MX5 (without LDAC). Honestly? It depends on your definition of good. Do the JLab JBuds Mini sound good, considering their $39 price tag and the über-mini size? Then yes. Yes, they sound good. However... are they good enough to pry my cold, dead hands from my AirPods Pro 2? No. Of course not. All that being said, the JBuds Mini sound weirdly good. I had my doubts ($39, 6mm drivers), but I was pleasantly surprised. The bass in 'The Less I Know The Better' by Tame Impala was groovy and made me want to get up and dance. There was a touch of tinniness in the percussion, but I was able to overlook that, seeing as these earbuds are literally $39. Again, 'Nothing Matters' by The Last Dinner Party was a little tinny at the top of the frequency range, but the vocal was clear and powerful. I haven't had a chance to play around fully with the sound yet — please await my full review of the JLab JBuds Mini — but it's also possible to adjust the EQ in JLab's app. I'll see if it's possible to negate this tinniness with custom EQ for my review. How cute would these earbuds be as an accessory on your baggy pants or keychain? Thanks to the metal clip, you can easily slide the charging case onto anything. Theoretically, you could even hang them from a bag strap or a hoop earring. Not sure why you'd want to, but hey, it's nice to have options. The charging case is just 2 inches long, which means it'll happily fit into any pocket or even in my wallet. If you don't want to lose the tiny case in the mess of a backpack, though, you can easily connect to an inner pouch or zip using the clip. I'm knownl for losing stuff, so I'll definitely need to make sure the JBuds Mini are secured to my backpack's inner zip during my testing period. Hopefully they'll survive my mistreatment until my review is ready. I'll have my full, comprehensive review ready in the next few weeks. In terms of first impressions, I'm really impressed. Considering the miniature size and even more miniature price, I didn't necessarily have high hopes. But I'm happy to be proven wrong, and in this case, I fear JLab might just do that. In the mean time, the JLab JBuds Mini are available for $39 from Amazon.
