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JLab Go Pods ANC vs Noise Buds VS102: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JLab Go Pods ANC vs Noise Buds VS102, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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
  • Noise Buds VS102
HearWiki score
82
-
Sound
7.5
-
Noise cancelling
7.1
-
Battery
6.6
-
Calls
7.1
-
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$30
$16

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 Noise Buds VS102 (2021). The JLab Go Pods ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.1, Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • Go Pods ANC20243 yr newer
  • Buds VS1022021
What differsGo Pods ANCBuds VS102

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.1
Top codec
AAC
SBC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Go Pods ANCBuds VS102
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$16
HearWiki score
82
Not scored
Released
2024
2021
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
10 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
99 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
200 ms
-
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
-
50 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
-
Battery incl. case
26 h
-
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
10 min → 2 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
3.6 g
Case weight
27.6 g
38 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
Detachable cable
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

Noise Buds VS102

The Noise Buds VS102 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds featuring an 11mm driver for clear sound. They deliver an impressive total battery life of up to 50 hours with the charging case, along with IPX5 water resistance and convenient touch controls. A quick 10-minute charge provides 2 hours of playback, making them a practical choice for everyday use.

  • Pro:Long 50-hour total battery life with case
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts and light rain
  • Pro:Quick charge adds 2 hours from just 10 minutes
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Only supports SBC codec
  • Con:No multipoint connection

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

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