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JLab Go Pods ANC vs Mpow M8: 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 M8
HearWiki score
82
52
Sound
7.5
5.4
Noise cancelling
7.1
-
Battery
6.6
4.7
Calls
7.1
4.2
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$30
$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?

Mixed generations

JLab Go Pods ANC (2024) against Mpow M8 (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the JLab Go Pods ANC brings Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and ANC type Hybrid against None, while the Mpow M8 answers with Top codec aptX against AAC. The JLab Go Pods ANC answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IP55 against IPX7.

  • Go Pods ANC20244 yr newer
  • M82020
What differsGo Pods ANCM8

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Top codec
AAC
aptX
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX7

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Go Pods ANCM8
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$30
HearWiki score
82
52
Released
2024
2020
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
13 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
13 mm
Drivers per side
1
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
99 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, aptX
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
200 ms
-
Wireless range
9 m
-
Battery life
-
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
-
Battery incl. case
26 h
24 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
-
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
8.4 g
192 g
Case weight
27.6 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX7
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
-
SYYW745AB
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

Mpow M8

The Mpow M8 is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that delivers a warm, smooth audio profile with well-controlled bass, making it a solid all-rounder for everyday listening. Its compact charging case and dependable battery life add to its appeal, though the long nozzle might not suit every ear shape. Overall, it covers the basics effectively for its price point.

  • Pro:Compact and portable charging case
  • Pro:Warm, smooth sound with controlled bass
  • Pro:Solid battery life of 10 hours per charge
  • Con:Long nozzle may cause fit issues for some users
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint connectivity

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

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