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Haylou GT5 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • Haylou GT5
  • JLab Go Pods ANC
HearWiki score
62
82
Sound
6.8
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
7.1
Battery
4.3
6.6
Calls
5.2
7.1
Value
5.2
9.8
Price (USD)
$32
$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 GT5 (2021). The JLab Go Pods ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • GT52021
  • Go Pods ANC20243 yr newer
What differsGT5Go Pods ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55

Level on: Top codec, USB-C.

Specifications

GT5Go Pods ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$32
$30
HearWiki score
62
82
Released
2021
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
16 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
97 dB/mW
99 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
65 ms
200 ms
Wireless range
10 m
9 m
Battery life
4 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
-
5 h
Battery incl. case
24 h
26 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
Yes
-
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
3.9 g
8.4 g
Case weight
-
27.6 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
4
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV

What reviewers said

Haylou GT5

The Haylou GT5 is a budget-friendly pair of true wireless earbuds that balances a low price with practical everyday features. It offers a lightweight design, wireless charging, and a low-latency mode for gaming or video, though its sound quality and battery life are competent rather than standout. With Bluetooth 5.0 and SBC/AAC support, it's a solid entry-level choice for those seeking basic functionality without extra frills.

  • Pro:Very affordable price point
  • Pro:Supports wireless charging for convenience
  • Pro:Lightweight at just 3.9g per earbud
  • Con:Battery life is limited to 4 hours per charge
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:Only basic SBC and AAC codec support

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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