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Haylou X1 2023 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 X1 2023
  • JLab Go Pods ANC
HearWiki score
61
82
Sound
5.9
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
7.1
Battery
5.4
6.6
Calls
6.0
7.1
Value
6.4
9.8
Price (USD)
$20
$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 X1 2023 (2023). The JLab Go Pods ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • X1 20232023
  • Go Pods ANC20241 yr newer
What differsX1 2023Go Pods ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55

Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

X1 2023Go Pods ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$20
$30
HearWiki score
61
82
Released
2023
2024
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
99 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
200 ms
Wireless range
10 m
9 m
Battery life
5.5 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
-
5 h
Battery incl. case
24 h
26 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
8.2 g
8.4 g
Case weight
-
27.6 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
USB-C
-
Microphones
1
4
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Haylou X1 2023

The Haylou X1 2023 is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that punches above its price with clear, balanced sound and a practical feature set. It offers Bluetooth 5.3, 12mm drivers for solid audio, and a total of 24 hours of playback with the charging case. With touch controls, app-based EQ, and IPX4 water resistance, it’s a dependable pick for everyday listening without breaking the bank.

  • Pro:Good value for the price
  • Pro:Clear audio with 12mm drivers
  • Pro:Long total battery life with case
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:Single microphone only

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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