JLab Epic Pods vs Vasco Translator E1
JLab Epic Pods (EBEPPODSRBLK124)
JLab
87 Overall Score
vs
Vasco Translator E1
Vasco
18 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JLab Epic Pods (EBEPPODSRBLK124)
78 out of 100 high confidence 115 reviews
The Epic Pods ANC earbuds are generally well-received, with many users praising the excellent sound quality, strong bass, and effective noise canceling for the price. However, several reviewers report issues with connectivity, touch controls, and firmware bugs that affect the overall experience. While most would recommend them, the recurring technical problems prevent a perfect score.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Powerful bass
- Effective noise canceling
- Great value for price
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Connectivity issues
- Touch controls unreliable
- Firmware bugs
- Settings not saved
- Static at low volume
Sound quality 25
Value for money 15
Noise canceling 12
Connectivity 8
Touch controls 6
Firmware bugs 5
Vasco Translator E1
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| JLab Epic Pods | Vasco Translator E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 6 sets of silicone ear tips | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | 6.1 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes for 5 hours of playtime | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 60 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 570 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | JLab App | Vasco Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
JLab Epic Pods (EBEPPODSRBLK124)
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Vasco Translator E1
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average battery (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
Pricing
JLab Epic Pods (EBEPPODSRBLK124)0.604score per dollar
vs
Vasco Translator E10.033score per dollar
JLab Epic Pods (EBEPPODSRBLK124) offers 18.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JLab Epic Pods
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 39 specs.
