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Baseus W12 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 W12
  • JLab Go Pods ANC
HearWiki score
62
82
Sound
7.1
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
7.1
Battery
5.5
6.6
Calls
2.5
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?

New platform

JLab Go Pods ANC (2024) against Baseus W12 (2022). The JLab Go Pods ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.1 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • W122022
  • Go Pods ANC20242 yr newer
What differsW12Go Pods ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
5.1
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Companion app.

Specifications

W12Go Pods ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$25
$30
HearWiki score
62
82
Released
2022
2024
Availability
Discontinued
Still sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
99 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.1
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
50 ms
200 ms
Wireless range
10 m
9 m
Battery life
5 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
-
5 h
Battery incl. case
24 h
26 h
Full charge time
60 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Yes
Weight
4 g
8.4 g
Case weight
-
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
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Baseus W12

The Baseus W12 offers a very pleasant, music-focused sound signature that makes it an excellent budget pick for casual listening, but its appeal is tempered by extremely limited on-ear controls and subpar call quality. With a compact, lightweight build and IPX5 resistance, it's a straightforward, comfortable option for those who prioritize pure audio enjoyment over features.

  • Pro:Very pleasant, musical sound for the price
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit (4g per bud)
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
  • Con:Limited physical button controls
  • Con:Poor microphone quality for calls
  • Con:No ANC or transparency mode

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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