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Baseus Bowie WM01 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • Baseus Bowie WM01 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds
  • JLab Go Pods ANC
HearWiki score
58
82
Sound
5.3
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
7.1
Battery
5.2
6.6
Calls
5.4
7.1
Value
6.5
9.8
Price (USD)
$31
$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?

New platform

JLab Go Pods ANC (2024) against Baseus Bowie WM01 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds (2021). The JLab Go Pods ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing.

  • Bowie WM01 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds2021
  • Go Pods ANC20243 yr newer
What differsBowie WM01 TWS Bluetooth EarbudsGo Pods ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes

Level on: Top codec, USB-C.

Specifications

Bowie WM01 TWS Bluetooth EarbudsGo Pods ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$31
$30
HearWiki score
58
82
Released
2021
2024
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
12.4 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12.4 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
5.3
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
200 ms
Wireless range
-
9 m
Battery life
5 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
-
5 h
Battery incl. case
25 h
26 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
-
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
8.4 g
Case weight
-
27.6 g
Water resistance
-
IP55
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
-
4
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV

What reviewers said

Baseus Bowie WM01 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds

The Baseus Bowie WM01 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that prioritize everyday convenience and portability. They offer a bass-forward sound signature, a compact charging case, and a total battery life of up to 25 hours with the case, making them a practical choice for casual listeners on a tight budget. While they lack active noise cancellation and premium build quality, they provide solid value for the price.

  • Pro:Affordable price point
  • Pro:Compact and portable design
  • Pro:Good battery life with charging case
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Weak audio quality in some reviews
  • Con:Finicky touch controls

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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