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JLab Go Pods ANC vs Moondrop Space Travel: 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.

  • JLab Go Pods ANC
  • Moondrop Space Travel
HearWiki score
82
75
Sound
7.5
8.2
Noise cancelling
7.1
6.8
Battery
6.6
5.2
Calls
7.1
5.9
Value
9.8
9.4
Price (USD)
$30
$33

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

JLab Go Pods ANC (2024) against Moondrop Space Travel (2023). The JLab Go Pods ANC edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Go Pods ANC20241 yr newer
  • Space Travel2023
What differsGo Pods ANCSpace Travel

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.3

Everyday features

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

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

Specifications

Go Pods ANCSpace Travel
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$33
HearWiki score
82
75
Released
2024
2023
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
13 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
13 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
99 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
200 ms
-
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
-
4 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
-
Battery incl. case
26 h
12 h
Full charge time
120 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
-
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
8.4 g
4.2 g
Case weight
27.6 g
42.2 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
Foldable
-
No
Detachable cable
No
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
-
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

Moondrop Space Travel

The Moondrop Space Travel is a budget-friendly TWS earbud that punches above its weight with a clear, balanced, and natural sound signature. It includes hybrid active noise cancellation and Bluetooth 5.3, though its battery life is on the shorter side and peak volume is somewhat limited. Overall, it offers strong value for its modest price point.

  • Pro:Excellent sound quality for the price
  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC
  • Pro:Comfortable and compact design
  • Con:Short battery life (4 hours per charge)
  • Con:Limited peak volume
  • Con:No wireless charging

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

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