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1MORE Q21 vs JLab Go Pods ANC: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the JLab Go Pods ANC comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: JLab Go Pods ANC - Outstanding overall at around $30.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

1MORE Q21 leads on 4 of 7 measures.

  • 1MORE Q21
  • JLab Go Pods ANC
HearWiki score
80
82
Sound
7.6
7.5
Noise cancelling
7.7
7.1
Battery
4.9
6.6
Calls
7.2
7.1
Value
9.5
9.8
Price (USD)
$23
$30

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Half a step newer

1MORE Q21 (2025) against JLab Go Pods ANC (2024). The 1MORE Q21 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against AAC. The JLab Go Pods ANC answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • Q2120251 yr newer
  • Go Pods ANC2024
What differsQ21Go Pods ANC

Platform

Top codec
LDAC
AAC

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: Bluetooth, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Q21Go Pods ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$23
$30
HearWiki score
80
82
Released
2025
2024
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
12 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
99 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
200 ms
Wireless range
-
9 m
Battery life
5.5 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
4 h
5 h
Battery incl. case
22 h
26 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
8.4 g
Case weight
32.2 g
27.6 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
4
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

1MORE Q21

The 1MORE Q21 earbuds deliver impressive value for their low price, combining solid active noise cancellation, clear call quality, and engaging sound in a budget-friendly package. They also support LDAC and multipoint, making them a versatile everyday option, though battery life is somewhat limited. Their low-latency performance and IPX5 rating make them suitable for gaming and sports use.

  • Pro:Strong ANC for the price
  • Pro:Clear call quality
  • Pro:Great sound with LDAC support
  • Con:Battery life is below average
  • Con:Sound has some noticeable quirks
  • Con:No wireless charging

JLab Go Pods ANC

These budget true wireless earbuds deliver a surprisingly robust feature set for the price, including hybrid active noise cancellation, wireless charging, and multipoint connectivity. Sound leans slightly bass-heavy but remains clear and engaging, while the companion app offers a custom EQ to tailor the audio to your liking. They're a strong value pick, though battery life is shorter than some rivals and call quality has some limitations.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the cost
  • Pro:Useful app with custom EQ
  • Con:Bass-heavy sound may not suit purists
  • Con:Battery life is below average for the class
  • Con:Call quality is mediocre in noisy settings

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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