Anker Soundcore Life P2 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.

True Wireless

Score breakdown

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

JLab Go Pods ANC leads on 7 of 7 measures.

Anker Soundcore Life P2
JLab Go Pods ANC

HearWiki score

Sound

6.2

7.5

Noise cancelling

7.1

Battery

6.3

6.6

Calls

5.0

7.1

Value

9.8

Price (USD)

$33

$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?

Mixed generations

JLab Go Pods ANC (2024) against Anker Soundcore Life P2 (2019). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Anker Soundcore Life P2 brings Top codec aptX against AAC, while the JLab Go Pods ANC answers with Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None. The JLab Go Pods ANC answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

Soundcore Life P22019
Go Pods ANC20245 yr newer

What differsSoundcore Life P2Go Pods ANC

Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.4
Top codec: aptX; AAC
ANC type: None; Hybrid
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX7; IP55

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Soundcore Life P2Go Pods ANC

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $33; $30
HearWiki score: 64; 82
Released: 2019; 2024
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 6 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 6 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 16 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 99 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Latency: -; 200 ms
Wireless range: 10 m; 9 m
Battery life: 7 h; -
Battery life (ANC on): -; 5 h
Battery incl. case: 40 h; 26 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 1 h; 10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging: No; -
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: none; hybrid
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: buttons; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; Yes
Weight: 5.5 g; 8.4 g
Case weight: -; 27.6 g
Water resistance: IPX7; IP55
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Model code: A3919; -
Microphones: 4; 4
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Mic sensitivity: -; -38 dBV
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: cVc 8.0; -

Specification comparison of Anker Soundcore Life P2 vs JLab Go Pods ANC
Spec	Anker Soundcore Life P2	JLab Go Pods ANC
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$33	$30
HearWiki score	64 / 100 Good	82 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2019	2024
Audio
Driver	6 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	6 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	16 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	99 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Latency	-	200 ms
Wireless range	10 m	9 m
Battery
Battery life	7 h	-
Battery life (ANC on)	-	5 h
Battery incl. case	40 h	26 h
Full charge time	120 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 1 h	10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging	No	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	none	hybrid
Transparency mode	No	Yes
Companion app	No	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	buttons	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Yes
Design
Weight	5.5 g	8.4 g
Case weight	-	27.6 g
Water resistance	IPX7	IP55
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Model code	A3919	-
Calls
Microphones	4	4
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Mic sensitivity	-	-38 dBV
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	cVc 8.0	-

What reviewers said

Anker Soundcore Life P2

The Anker Soundcore Life P2 is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that balances solid everyday performance with a comfortable, lightweight fit. It offers strong battery life, IPX7 water resistance, and reliable call quality with four mics, though its sound signature is unremarkable and the charging case feels a bit plasticky. Overall, it's a dependable all-rounder for the price rather than a standout in audio fidelity.

Pro:Excellent battery life (7 hours per charge, 40 with case)
Pro:IPX7 waterproof rating for heavy sweat or rain
Pro:Comfortable and secure fit for extended wear

Con:Sound quality is average and lacks detail or excitement
Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:Charging case feels cheap and bulky

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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