Truly a segment killer. Prior to buying this, given I was very sceptical about spending so much on earphones, I didn't know for sure if this was a good decision.My options were either the the torq from crossbeats/ JBL 230anc and the Sony c500.Having owned a crossbeats enigma already, I figured it was time to try something new. The JBL branding alone got my attention. Did my research and saw that most of the comparisons drawn for this model was with the 230 variant of the same series. The fact that this had a 10mm driver as opposed to the 6mm driver on the 230 already had me plus that was a pricier option. Again, the driver size doesn't always determine the sound quality or quantity but the JBL branding wasn't really seen on those out of the box. Some reviews state thats louder. Idk how. And the fit also seems better with the 230. This however has JBL branding proudly etheched on them.Let's talk about the important bits.> Fit.😶‍🌫️ Everyone's complaining about the comfort wearing them and how it's always coming off. This really just comes down to the rubber buds you use. Find something that's appropriate for your ears. The stock options didn't fit me but I have a bunch of buds from all my previous earphones so found one that fits me like a charm. Problem solved.>Sound quality 🥵🥵My dudes, hear me out when I say this. JBL brings it's own quality to music when it comes to their devices.>Soundstage 🥵The output for the 130anc is simply unmatched given the price segment. You can hear the sound so clearly seperated from various devices if you're an audiophile.> Bass. 🤙🏽Incredible. So booming. So unhindered. And all this without compromising on the vocals. The Equalizer option is such a blessing.> Connectivity. ❤️It searches for your phones Bluetooth the second it's out of the box. Never once did I have to open Bluetooth menu to connect.> Volume.👍🏼 This is my only gripe. Hence the 4 stars. At full volume, you won't find yourself needing any more volume but you'd prefer if there was more in the tank 😉So most of the time if you're gonna be using it at full volume to get the full feel of the JBL ANC 130. This too can easily be fixed by having external apps like a sound booster but for a normal person, it's absolutely unnecessary. I have higher volume requirements cuz I primarily use these buds at the gym.> ANC.🙄 I use this primarily for the gym. Lately I'm so impressed by the noise cancellation! It truly removed the sounds of people talking/ not too loud background music.It's like only a layer of sound passes through.> Battery. 🦍I still don't know how these buds give over the head headphone level battery life.Not only is the case super packed with a solid battery, the buds are optimized to deliver on a solid 8 hour battery despite playing music with such excellence at high volumes. Used the buds for an hour starting with 100% each and it was down to 90% after. 🥸The JBL app precisely shows the battery left on each individual bud along with how much the case has left.> Microphone.The 4 mics on this really goes a long way. Despite other reviews that say it's not that good, I find it super impressive. It has a way of picking your voice even in loud environments. 5/5 for indoor calling. 4/5 for outdoor calling. And. For those wondering if ANC works during calls, it doesn't. You also have an option with the app that can determine how much of your own voice you hear when on call. 🙇 ( If outdoor calling is your priority, I'd recommend the 230 ANC cuz the design will better pick your voice)Plus pointsTalk through mode- double tap on the left bud and it'll enable talk through mode. Brings the music down so low so you don't have to take them off your ear should you need to talk to someone.Design. So premium.Case. Premium case. I'd recommend buying a seperate case protector too.TDLR, unrivalled performance at this price point. I wouldn't be surprised if this can compete with buds priced @8-10k. Unmatched bass. Solid battery life. Poor ANC but who cares.