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Edifier X2 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.

  • Edifier X2
  • JLab Go Pods ANC
HearWiki score
61
82
Sound
5.9
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
7.1
Battery
6.5
6.6
Calls
6.4
7.1
Value
7.2
9.8
Price (USD)
$19
$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 Edifier X2 (2021). The JLab Go Pods ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.1, Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • X22021
  • Go Pods ANC20243 yr newer
What differsX2Go Pods ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
5.1
5.4
Top codec
SBC
AAC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP54
IP55

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

X2Go Pods ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$19
$30
HearWiki score
61
82
Released
2021
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
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
94 dB/mW
99 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.1
5.4
Codecs
SBC
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
28 h
26 h
Full charge time
-
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
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
3.4 g
8.4 g
Case weight
-
27.6 g
Water resistance
IP54
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

Edifier X2

The Edifier X2 offers an affordable, AirPods-style semi-in-ear design that prioritizes call quality and battery life over audiophile sound. While lightweight and practical for the price, fit issues can be a concern for some users, and it lacks features like ANC, app support, and multipoint connectivity.

  • Pro:Very affordable price
  • Pro:Strong call quality
  • Pro:Long battery life with case
  • Con:Fit may be problematic for some
  • Con:Only SBC codec support
  • Con:No app support or 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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