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Haylou GT3 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 GT3
  • JLab Go Pods ANC
HearWiki score
65
82
Sound
6.6
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
7.1
Battery
3.7
6.6
Calls
4.8
7.1
Value
5.8
9.8
Price (USD)
$27
$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 Haylou GT3 (2021). The JLab Go Pods ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0, Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • GT32021
  • Go Pods ANC20243 yr newer
What differsGT3Go Pods ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
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
IPX4
IP55

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

GT3Go Pods ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$27
$30
HearWiki score
65
82
Released
2021
2024
Availability
Still sold new
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
-
99 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
200 ms
Wireless range
10 m
9 m
Battery life
28 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
-
5 h
Battery incl. case
-
26 h
Full charge time
150 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
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
3.9 g
8.4 g
Case weight
33.3 g
27.6 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
No
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
USB-C
-
Balanced connection
No
-
Microphones
1
4
Microphone type
MEMS
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV
Call noise reduction
Yes
-

What reviewers said

Haylou GT3

The Haylou GT3 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that deliver a punchy bass and clear vocal reproduction, making for an engaging listening experience at a low price. They offer a long total battery life with the charging case and a secure IPX4 rating, though they stick to basic SBC codec and lack active noise cancellation. Overall, they are a solid pick for those prioritizing sound character over extra features.

  • Pro:Strong, engaging bass response
  • Pro:Clear vocal clarity
  • Pro:Long total battery life with case
  • Con:Only SBC codec support
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No transparency mode or multipoint

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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