Incredibly tiny, feature-packed earbuds
$39.99/£39.99 FROM jlab.com FEATURES Bluetooth 5.3 with Multipoint connectivity, up to 20 hours battery life (5.5 hours earbuds, 14.5 hours charging case), water and dust-resistant to IP55, noise-cancelling microphones, USB-C charging.
JLab has packed a lot of tech into these super-tiny earbuds, which make rivals from Apple and others look massive by comparison. Available in five colours (Black, Aqua Teal, Pink, Mint Green and Sage Grey), the JBuds Mini come with Bluetooth 5.3 with Multipoint connectivity, enabling them to switch seamlessly between two paired devices – a Mac and iPhone, say. Plus, they’re water- and dust- resistant to IP55.
The JBuds Mini also come with three pairs of silicone eartips (Small, Medium and Large) and last for up to 5.5 hours between recharges, while the supplied charging case will last for up to 14.5 hours. JLab has helpfully included a loop and a keyring attachment to help ensure they don’t get lost – the earbuds lack Find My suppor t, so if you do lose them… good luck with that!
The earbuds should fit comfor tably into par ticularly small ears, and they boast touch sensitive control, so you can play/pause, skip to the next track or invoke Siri by tapping either earbud. Like most touch controls, especially on earbuds as tiny as these, they are a bit hit and miss. Although you can customise or disable the touch functionality in the free JLab app.
The app is a good place to head for sound customisation options too. While the default JLab Signature mode sounds exciting, you can either use one of the other EQ presets or create your own using the 10-band equaliser. You also have the option to switch to Music or Movie Mode. There’s also a Safe Hearing mode, and a Be Aware mode; while the JBuds Mini lack active
