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Anbes 359 clone 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.

JLab Go Pods ANC leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Anbes 359 clone
  • JLab Go Pods ANC
HearWiki score
46
82
Sound
6.0
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
7.1
Battery
3.0
6.6
Calls
2.3
7.1
Value
-
9.8
Price (USD)
$25
$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

JLab Go Pods ANC (2024) against Anbes 359 clone (2019). The JLab Go Pods ANC edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0. It also adds Multipoint pairing, USB-C and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • 359 clone2019
  • Go Pods ANC20245 yr newer
What differs359 cloneGo Pods ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.4

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
USB-C
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Specifications

359 cloneGo Pods ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$25
$30
HearWiki score
46
82
Released
2019
2024
Availability
Discontinued
Still sold new
Driver
dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
-
10 mm
Drivers per side
-
1
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature
neutral
-
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
99 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
200 ms
Wireless range
10 m
9 m
Battery life
4 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
-
5 h
Battery incl. case
16 h
26 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
8.4 g
Case weight
-
27.6 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
No
Yes
Microphones
-
4
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV

What reviewers said

Anbes 359 clone

This budget true wireless earbud stands out with a distinctive UFO-inspired design and a comfortable fit, making it an appealing pick for the price. It offers a balanced, neutral sound profile and around 4 hours of playback per charge, with the included case extending total use to roughly 16 hours. Its active noise cancellation and IPX5 rating add practical value, particularly for Android users seeking an affordable daily driver.

  • Pro:Unique, eye-catching design
  • Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
  • Pro:Balanced, neutral sound signature
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 4 hours per charge
  • Con:No USB-C or wireless charging support
  • Con:Lacks multipoint connectivity

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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