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JLab Go Pods ANC vs Mpow M30: 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
  • Mpow M30
HearWiki score
82
62
Sound
7.5
6.2
Noise cancelling
7.1
-
Battery
6.6
3.4
Calls
7.1
4.2
Value
9.8
-
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 Mpow M30 (2020). The JLab Go Pods ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • Go Pods ANC20244 yr newer
  • M302020
What differsGo Pods ANCM30

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX7

Level on: Top codec, USB-C.

Specifications

Go Pods ANCM30
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$18
HearWiki score
82
62
Released
2024
2020
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
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
-
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
99 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
200 ms
-
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
-
5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
-
Battery incl. case
26 h
25 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
-
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
8.4 g
4.5 g
Case weight
27.6 g
40 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX7
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
1
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

Mpow M30

The Mpow M30 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that prioritize a secure, sport-oriented fit with included ear wings and an IPX7 water-resistance rating. They deliver a clear, energetic sound with decent detail, making them a solid pick for workouts, though their feature set is basic with no ANC, app support, or multipoint connectivity. With around 5 hours per charge and 25 total with the USB-C case, they offer acceptable but not exceptional battery life for the price.

  • Pro:Secure and comfortable sport fit with ear wings
  • Pro:Clear and engaging sound with good detail
  • Pro:IPX7 water resistance for workouts
  • Con:Battery life is only average per charge
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:Basic feature set with no app support or EQ

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

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