HyperX Cirro Buds 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.

True Wireless

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.

HyperX Cirro Buds Pro
JLab Go Pods ANC

HearWiki score

Sound

5.9

7.5

Noise cancelling

6.4

7.1

Battery

5.3

6.6

Calls

5.5

7.1

Value

9.2

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?

Half a step newer

Both shipped in 2024. The JLab Go Pods ANC edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2.

Cirro Buds Pro2024
Go Pods ANC2024

What differsCirro Buds ProGo Pods ANC

Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.4
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; No
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX4; IP55

Level on: Top codec, ANC type, USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Cirro Buds ProGo Pods ANC

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $20; $30
HearWiki score: 67; 82
Released: 2024; 2024
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 8 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 8 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: 5.2; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Latency: 90 ms; 200 ms
Wireless range: 10 m; 9 m
Battery life: 7 h; -
Battery life (ANC on): 4.5 h; 5 h
Battery incl. case: 35 h; 26 h
Full charge time: 40 min; 120 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging: No; -
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: 8.5 g; 8.4 g
Case weight: 39.4 g; 27.6 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IP55
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Model code: 727A6AA; -
Microphones: 2; 4
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Mic sensitivity: -; -38 dBV
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: noise-cancelling mic; -

Specification comparison of HyperX Cirro Buds Pro vs JLab Go Pods ANC
Spec	HyperX Cirro Buds Pro	JLab Go Pods ANC
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$20	$30
HearWiki score	67 / 100 Good	82 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2024	2024
Audio
Driver	8 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	8 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
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.2	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Latency	90 ms	200 ms
Wireless range	10 m	9 m
Battery
Battery life	7 h	-
Battery life (ANC on)	4.5 h	5 h
Battery incl. case	35 h	26 h
Full charge time	40 min	120 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging	No	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	No	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	8.5 g	8.4 g
Case weight	39.4 g	27.6 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IP55
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Model code	727A6AA	-
Calls
Microphones	2	4
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Mic sensitivity	-	-38 dBV
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	noise-cancelling mic	-

What reviewers said

HyperX Cirro Buds Pro

The HyperX Cirro Buds Pro are a budget-friendly true wireless option that delivers acceptable performance for the price, featuring hybrid active noise cancellation and a comfortable fit. While they offer reliable Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and a decent battery life with the charging case, they face stiff competition in the crowded budget segment due to average sound quality and a lack of customization options. Overall, they serve as a functional, no-frills choice for users prioritizing affordability over premium features.

Pro:Affordable price point
Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode included

Con:Sound quality is only average
Con:No app-based controls or EQ
Con:Touch controls are limited

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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