Haylou GT1 Plus 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.

True Wireless

Haylou GT1 Plus

57Average

$30

Full review data

True Wireless

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

JLab Go Pods ANC leads on 7 of 7 measures.

Haylou GT1 Plus
JLab Go Pods ANC

HearWiki score

Sound

6.2

7.5

Noise cancelling

7.1

Battery

4.0

6.6

Calls

4.8

7.1

Value

9.8

Price (USD)

$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?

Mixed generations

JLab Go Pods ANC (2024) against Haylou GT1 Plus (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Haylou GT1 Plus brings Top codec aptX against AAC, while the JLab Go Pods ANC answers with Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None. The JLab Go Pods ANC answers on convenience features: it adds USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

GT1 Plus2020
Go Pods ANC20244 yr newer

What differsGT1 PlusGo Pods ANC

Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.4
Top codec: aptX; AAC
ANC type: None; Hybrid
USB-C: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55

Level on: Multipoint pairing.

Specifications

GT1 PlusGo Pods ANC

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $30; $30
HearWiki score: 57; 82
Released: 2020; 2024
Availability: Discontinued; Still sold new
Driver: 7.2 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 7.2 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 110 dB/mW; 99 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.4
Codecs: AAC, aptX; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 200 ms
Wireless range: 10 m; 9 m
Battery life: 5 h; -
Battery life (ANC on): -; 5 h
Battery incl. case: 18 h; 26 h
Full charge time: 90 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 1.5 h; 10 min → 1 h
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: -; hybrid
Transparency mode: -; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: 3.9 g; 8.4 g
Case weight: 22 g; 27.6 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: No; Yes
Microphones: 1; 4
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Mic sensitivity: -; -38 dBV

Specification comparison of Haylou GT1 Plus vs JLab Go Pods ANC
Spec	Haylou GT1 Plus	JLab Go Pods ANC
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$30	$30
HearWiki score	57 / 100 Average	82 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2020	2024
Audio
Driver	7.2 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	7.2 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	110 dB/mW	99 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	5.4
Codecs	AAC, aptX	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	200 ms
Wireless range	10 m	9 m
Battery
Battery life	5 h	-
Battery life (ANC on)	-	5 h
Battery incl. case	18 h	26 h
Full charge time	90 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 1.5 h	10 min → 1 h
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	-	hybrid
Transparency mode	-	Yes
Companion app	No	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	3.9 g	8.4 g
Case weight	22 g	27.6 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP55
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	No	Yes
Calls
Microphones	1	4
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Mic sensitivity	-	-38 dBV

What reviewers said

Haylou GT1 Plus

The Haylou GT1 Plus delivers a well-rounded, balanced audio experience that stands out in its budget tier, pairing a compact, lightweight build with dependable battery life. Its support for aptX and AAC codecs, along with stable Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and multipoint pairing, makes it a versatile pick for everyday listening. Despite lacking active noise cancellation and app support, it offers strong value for cost-conscious buyers seeking comfortable true wireless earbuds.

Pro:Balanced, pleasing sound signature for the price
Pro:Compact and ultra-light design for comfortable wear
Pro:Supports aptX and AAC for better wireless audio quality

Con:No active noise cancellation or app-based EQ
Con:Battery life per charge is modest at around 5 hours
Con:Touch controls may be less precise for some users

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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