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JLab Go Pods ANC vs JLab Go Pop Plus: 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.

  • JLab Go Pods ANC
  • JLab Go Pop Plus
HearWiki score
82
66
Sound
7.5
5.6
Noise cancelling
7.1
-
Battery
6.6
8.2
Calls
7.1
4.2
Value
9.8
8.0
Price (USD)
$30
$18

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 JLab Go Pop Plus (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 and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Go Pods ANC20241 yr newer
  • Go Pop Plus2023
What differsGo Pods ANCGo Pop Plus

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

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

Specifications

Go Pods ANCGo Pop Plus
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$18
HearWiki score
82
66
Released
2024
2023
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
6 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
16 Ω
Sensitivity
99 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
200 ms
200 ms
Wireless range
9 m
9 m
Battery life
-
9 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
-
Battery incl. case
26 h
35 h
Full charge time
120 min
132 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Google Assistant, Siri
Weight
8.4 g
7.8 g
Case weight
27.6 g
28.8 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
2
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-

What reviewers said

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

JLab Go Pop Plus

The JLab Go Pop Plus delivers standout battery endurance and a practical feature set at a very accessible price, making it a sensible budget pick. Its sound quality is unremarkable and comfort or call performance may not satisfy everyone, but the value proposition is strong for cost-conscious listeners.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life for the price
  • Pro:Lightweight and pocketable design
  • Pro:Includes transparency mode and touch controls
  • Con:Sound quality is lackluster
  • Con:Comfort may be an issue for some
  • Con:Call quality is inconsistent

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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