JLab JBuds Sport ANC 4

Affordable ; Good battery life ; Reasonably durable

Unreliable fit ; Ineffective noise cancellation ; Default audio tuning is lacking ; App could use a design update

The low-cost JLab JBuds Sport ANC 4 are built tough, but their inconsistent fit, unexciting audio response, and unremarkable noise cancellation make them difficult to recommend.

Warm, energetic sound ; Strong ambient listening mode ; Reliable and robust design ; USB-C charging with super-lengthy playtimes

ANC is better on similarly priced rivals ; Inferior call quality ; Uncomfortable for casual listening ; Inadequate high-end output

The $69 JLab JBuds Sport ANC 4 don’t undercut category leaders like the Beats Fit Pro, but they offer enough sound and functionality to warrant consideration.