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FIIL T1XS 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.

  • FIIL T1XS
  • JLab Go Pods ANC
HearWiki score
61
82
Sound
6.8
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
7.1
Battery
5.0
6.6
Calls
5.3
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 FIIL T1XS (2020). The JLab Go Pods ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • T1XS2020
  • Go Pods ANC20244 yr newer
What differsT1XSGo Pods ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

T1XSGo Pods ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$25
$30
HearWiki score
61
82
Released
2020
2024
Availability
Discontinued
Still sold new
Driver
6.1 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
6.1 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
15 Hz - 22 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
95 dB/mW
99 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
300 ms
200 ms
Wireless range
10 m
9 m
Battery life
6 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
-
5 h
Battery incl. case
24 h
26 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
Yes
-
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
4.8 g
8.4 g
Case weight
29 g
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

FIIL T1XS

The FIIL T1XS is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that emphasizes strong audio performance for music lovers, offering a balanced and engaging sound signature. It comes with a practical feature set including Bluetooth 5.0, AAC support, IPX5 water resistance, and a compact case with wireless charging, making it a solid all-around value pick. While it doesn't include active noise cancellation, it does provide transparency mode and customizable EQ via an app for added flexibility.

  • Pro:Impressive sound quality for the price
  • Pro:Compact and comfortable fit
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Battery life is average at 6 hours per charge
  • Con:Touch controls may be sensitive

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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