Review on 🎧 JLab Epic Air Sport ANC True Wireless Bluetooth 5 Earbuds with Sweatproof IP66 Rating, Long-lasting 15-Hour Battery Life, 55-Hour Charging Case, Music Controls, and 3 EQ Sound Settings - Perfect Headphones for Workouts by Wayne Drakh

J-Lab has made a name for itself and has become one of the most popular wireless headphones under $100. While the company was on my radar, these were my first pair of J-Lab headphones and the results were a bit mixed. Finally, this is more of a 3.5 star rating and I'll explain why. First, there are a few things I like about these headphones. Landing is comfortable. For me, the included ear tips worked well and I also appreciated the memory foam ear tips, which fit my ears well. These memory foam tips are a little tricky to apply but once they are great. In addition, the sound quality is good for wireless mid-range headphones. It doesn't compete with some other brands in a similar price range (e.g. Soul) but outperforms others I've used, like OnePlus Buds. The overall sound is fairly neutral, with no overwhelming bass or piercing highs. The music sounds clean and good. The battery life is also excellent. I use them for sports so I don't need 15 hours between charges, but it's nice to know I can travel all day or wear them from morning to night without charging when I need to. It's also nice that the case holds a lot of extra charge. The wireless charging case is also a nice touch. There are also several disadvantages. Most important among them is that the first pair I received were unreliable. One earbud refused to connect to the case after about two weeks of use, so it wouldn't turn off or charge. Initially, he would occasionally join, and then declined outright. The reserve pair has performed better so far. I also think that the USB cable that is part of the case is kind of a gimmick and doesn't add much value. It is very short and with such a bulky body it is difficult to position it properly for loading. I would prefer USB-C input. The biggest downside, however, is that the noise-cancellation is so poor it's almost a joke. For a pair of mid-range headphones priced around $100 or less, I didn't have high expectations, but I was still disappointed. "Noise Cancellation" ensures a barely audible difference in ambient noise. Memory foam tips insulate well anyway, but ANC doesn't really help much. If you want them for this feature, look elsewhere. This is the wrong choice. However, I don't really like ANC for outdoor exercise, so it's not a problem for me. What is not necessarily a big disadvantage, but worth mentioning, is that the case is very large. That's to be expected with headphones with ear clips like this one and it's worth it for me, especially when I'm exercising/sporting. In general, they're not bad at all. The sound is good, they're comfortable, and the battery life is great. However, I had reliability issues with my first pair (which was replaced) and ANC is a big deal. I will also mention that if you want to customize the audio profile (which is a great feature) be sure to install the JLab ANC app and not the other JLab app which is basically just promoting their products more and a waste of time. TLDR: If you want a good ANC, don't buy it. If you're looking for great-sounding, sports-focused headphones with good battery life and a clip-on design, these might be for you.