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Baseus Encok W07 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.

  • Baseus Encok W07
  • JLab Go Pods ANC
HearWiki score
56
82
Sound
5.1
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
7.1
Battery
3.8
6.6
Calls
6.4
7.1
Value
3.3
9.8
Price (USD)
$18
$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

Both shipped in 2024. The JLab Go Pods ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • Encok W072024
  • Go Pods ANC2024
What differsEncok W07Go Pods ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes

Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Water resistance.

Specifications

Encok W07Go Pods ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$18
$30
HearWiki score
56
82
Released
2024
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
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
99 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
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
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
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
-
8.4 g
Case weight
36.1 g
27.6 g
Water resistance
IP55
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
noise-cancelling mic
-

What reviewers said

Baseus Encok W07

The Baseus Encok W07 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds with a compact, in-ear design that offers decent passive isolation. They deliver a balanced, crisp sound with notable bass for everyday listening, while providing around 4 hours of playback per charge and a total of 25 hours with the charging case. With IP55 water resistance and USB-C charging, they are a practical, no-frills option for basic use.

  • Pro:Comfortable fit with good passive noise isolation
  • Pro:Balanced and crisp sound with deep bass
  • Pro:IP55 water resistance for sweat and light rain
  • Con:Battery life is modest at only 4 hours per charge
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ

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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