Skip to content
HearWiki

Haylou GT2 and Haylou GT2S 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.

  • Haylou GT2 and Haylou GT2S
  • JLab Go Pods ANC
HearWiki score
55
82
Sound
6.3
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
7.1
Battery
3.4
6.6
Calls
3.8
7.1
Value
-
9.8
Price (USD)
$17
$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

JLab Go Pods ANC (2024) against Haylou GT2 and Haylou GT2S (2019). The JLab Go Pods ANC edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • GT2 and Haylou GT2S2019
  • Go Pods ANC20245 yr newer
What differsGT2 and Haylou GT2SGo Pods ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.4

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: Top codec.

Specifications

GT2 and Haylou GT2SGo Pods ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$17
$30
HearWiki score
55
82
Released
2019
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
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
200 ms
Wireless range
15 m
9 m
Battery life
4 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
-
5 h
Battery incl. case
15 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
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
8.4 g
Case weight
-
27.6 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
-
Yes
Microphones
1
4
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV

What reviewers said

Haylou GT2 and Haylou GT2S

The Haylou GT2 and GT2S are budget true wireless earbuds that continue the legacy of popular affordable models, offering a compact case and a balanced, entertaining sound signature. While their battery life and feature set are somewhat dated, they provide active noise cancellation and a reliable wireless experience at a very low price point.

  • Pro:Compact and portable charging case
  • Pro:Balanced and entertaining sound
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation included
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 4 hours
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Physical buttons may be less convenient

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.

Compare something else

Swap either side out, or start again from the picker.

New comparisonHaylou GT2 and Haylou GT2SJLab Go Pods ANC