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Bluedio Hi Hurricane TWS 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.

  • Bluedio Hi Hurricane TWS
  • JLab Go Pods ANC
HearWiki score
27
82
Sound
3.0
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
7.1
Battery
3.2
6.6
Calls
1.8
7.1
Value
-
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

JLab Go Pods ANC (2024) against Bluedio Hi Hurricane TWS (2019). The JLab Go Pods ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0, Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • Hi Hurricane TWS2019
  • Go Pods ANC20245 yr newer
What differsHi Hurricane TWSGo Pods ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
Top codec
SBC
AAC
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: USB-C.

Specifications

Hi Hurricane TWSGo Pods ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$18
$30
HearWiki score
27
82
Released
2019
2024
Availability
Discontinued
Still sold new
Driver
13 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
13 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
92 dB/mW
99 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC
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
15 h
26 h
Full charge time
60 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
both
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
8.4 g
Case weight
-
27.6 g
Water resistance
-
IP55
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
4
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV

What reviewers said

Bluedio Hi Hurricane TWS

The Bluedio Hi Hurricane TWS are budget true wireless earbuds that mimic the look of popular earbuds at a very low price. They offer a simple feature set with basic Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and a compact charging case, but their performance is hampered by reliability issues and subpar call quality. While they are cheap and comfortable, they are best suited for listeners with minimal expectations for audio fidelity and stability.

  • Pro:Very affordable price point
  • Pro:Comfortable fit for basic use
  • Pro:Convenient play/pause by removing right earbud
  • Con:Unreliable auto power on/off and pairing
  • Con:Poor microphone quality for calls
  • Con:Bulky design that may not appeal to all

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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