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Havit TW984 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.

  • Havit TW984
  • JLab Go Pods ANC
HearWiki score
71
82
Sound
6.8
7.5
Noise cancelling
6.2
7.1
Battery
6.5
6.6
Calls
6.5
7.1
Value
8.0
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?

Half a step newer

Havit TW984 (2026) against JLab Go Pods ANC (2024). The Havit TW984 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The JLab Go Pods ANC answers on convenience features: it adds Transparency mode.

  • TW98420262 yr newer
  • Go Pods ANC2024
What differsTW984Go Pods ANC

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Transparency mode
No
Yes

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

TW984Go Pods ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$19
$30
HearWiki score
71
82
Released
2026
2024
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 10 mm driver
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
98 dB/mW
99 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
55 ms
200 ms
Wireless range
10 m
9 m
Battery life
6.5 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
5.5 h
5 h
Battery incl. case
24 h
26 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
-
8.4 g
Case weight
34.1 g
27.6 g
Water resistance
-
IP55
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
No
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
4
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Havit TW984

The Havit TW984 are budget true wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation and a compact, touch-controlled design. They offer Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity, AAC and SBC codec support, and a total battery life of 24 hours with the charging case. The included app allows for EQ adjustments, while four microphones help with call clarity.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC for the price
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.4
  • Pro:App-based custom EQ
  • Con:No wireless charging
  • Con:No transparency mode
  • Con:Average battery life with ANC on

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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