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Haylou Mori Pro 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • Haylou Mori Pro
  • JLab Go Pods ANC
HearWiki score
71
82
Sound
6.4
7.5
Noise cancelling
5.7
7.1
Battery
7.0
6.6
Calls
6.2
7.1
Value
9.3
9.8
Price (USD)
$24
$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?

Same generation

Haylou Mori Pro (2025) against JLab Go Pods ANC (2024). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the JLab Go Pods ANC adds Transparency mode and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Mori Pro20251 yr newer
  • Go Pods ANC2024
What differsMori ProGo Pods ANC

Everyday features

Transparency mode
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55

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

Specifications

Mori ProGo Pods ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$24
$30
HearWiki score
71
82
Released
2025
2024
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
12 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
99 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
60 ms
200 ms
Wireless range
10 m
9 m
Battery life
5 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
-
5 h
Battery incl. case
28 h
26 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4 g
8.4 g
Case weight
39 g
27.6 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
4
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV

What reviewers said

Haylou Mori Pro

The Haylou Mori Pro delivers a compelling mix of hybrid active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.4, and customizable sound in a very affordable package. It offers solid battery life with its charging case and a comfortable, secure fit, making it a strong value for budget-conscious listeners. While its performance is respectable for the price, it doesn't aim to compete with premium flagship models.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the cost
  • Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
  • Con:Sound quality is good but not class-leading
  • Con:ANC performance is decent, not premium-level
  • Con:No wireless charging 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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