JLab Go Pods ANC vs Noise Buds VS106: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JLab Go Pods ANC vs Noise Buds VS106, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

JLab Go Pods ANC

82Outstanding

$30

Full review data

True Wireless

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 VS106

HearWiki score

Sound

7.5

Noise cancelling

7.1

Battery

6.6

Calls

7.1

Value

9.8

Price (USD)

$30

$15

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 VS106 (2022). 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, Transparency mode, Companion app and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

Go Pods ANC20242 yr newer
Buds VS1062022

What differsGo Pods ANCBuds VS106

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
ANC type: Hybrid; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Water resistance: IP55; IPX5

Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Custom EQ.

Specifications

Go Pods ANCBuds VS106

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $30; $15
HearWiki score: 82; Not scored
Released: 2024; 2022
Availability: Still sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2× 10 mm driver
Driver type: dynamic; -
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
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; 40 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; 90 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 1 h; 10 min → 3.3 h
Wireless charging: -; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: hybrid; -
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; Yes
Weight: 8.4 g; 3.8 g
Case weight: 27.6 g; 35.4 g
Water resistance: IP55; IPX5
Detachable cable: No; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 4; 4
Microphone type: MEMS; -
Mic sensitivity: -38 dBV; -
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; ENC

Specification comparison of JLab Go Pods ANC vs Noise Buds VS106
Spec	JLab Go Pods ANC	Noise Buds VS106
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$30	$15
HearWiki score	82 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2024	2022
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2× 10 mm driver
Driver type	dynamic	-
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	-
Sensitivity	99 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Latency	200 ms	40 ms
Wireless range	9 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	-	50 h
Battery life (ANC on)	5 h	-
Battery incl. case	26 h	-
Full charge time	120 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 1 h	10 min → 3.3 h
Wireless charging	-	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	hybrid	-
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	No
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Yes
Design
Weight	8.4 g	3.8 g
Case weight	27.6 g	35.4 g
Water resistance	IP55	IPX5
Detachable cable	No	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	4	4
Microphone type	MEMS	-
Mic sensitivity	-38 dBV	-
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	ENC

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 VS106

The Noise Buds VS106 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds designed for long listening sessions, boasting a massive 50-hour total battery life. They feature 10mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.3, and an IPX5 rating for sweat and splash resistance, making them suitable for workouts and daily commutes. With quad microphones and ultra-low latency, they aim to deliver clear calls and responsive audio for media consumption.

Pro:Exceptional 50-hour total battery life
Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
Pro:Ultra-low 40ms latency for gaming and video

Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:No app support or wireless charging
Con:Lacks multipoint connection for multi-device use

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