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Haylou MoriPods 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 MoriPods
  • JLab Go Pods ANC
HearWiki score
64
82
Sound
6.5
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
7.1
Battery
4.3
6.6
Calls
5.8
7.1
Value
6.4
9.8
Price (USD)
$22
$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 MoriPods (2021). The JLab Go Pods ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • MoriPods2021
  • Go Pods ANC20243 yr newer
What differsMoriPodsGo Pods ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55

Level on: Top codec, USB-C.

Specifications

MoriPodsGo Pods ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$22
$30
HearWiki score
64
82
Released
2021
2024
Availability
Discontinued
Still sold new
Driver
2× 10 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
99 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.2
5.4
Codecs
AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
200 ms
Wireless range
10 m
9 m
Battery life
30 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
-
5 h
Battery incl. case
-
26 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 1 h
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
3.9 g
8.4 g
Case weight
32 g
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 MoriPods

The Haylou MoriPods are an affordable true-wireless option that mimic the AirPods design while delivering a balanced sound signature and dependable battery life. They offer practical features like touch controls, USB-C charging, and IPX4 water resistance, making them a solid everyday choice for budget-conscious listeners. Despite the low price, they manage natural call quality and a comfortable fit, though bass response is on the lighter side.

  • Pro:Balanced, natural sound for the price
  • Pro:Long 30-hour total battery life with case
  • Pro:Comfortable, AirPods-style fit
  • Con:Bass lacks depth and punch
  • Con:No volume control on the earbuds
  • 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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