JLab Go Pods ANC vs QCY MeloBuds N60: 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.

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 5 of 7 measures.

JLab Go Pods ANC
QCY MeloBuds N60

HearWiki score

Sound

7.5

7.2

Noise cancelling

7.1

6.4

Battery

6.6

8.3

Calls

7.1

6.4

Value

9.8

9.4

Price (USD)

$30

$24

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

QCY MeloBuds N60 (2026) against JLab Go Pods ANC (2024). The QCY MeloBuds N60 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4, Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The JLab Go Pods ANC answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

Go Pods ANC2024
MeloBuds N6020262 yr newer

What differsGo Pods ANCMeloBuds N60

Bluetooth: 5.4; 6.0
Top codec: AAC; LDAC
ANC type: Hybrid; Adaptive
Water resistance: IP55; IPX5

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Go Pods ANCMeloBuds N60

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $30; $24
HearWiki score: 82; 72
Released: 2024; 2026
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2× 11 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 11 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; 6.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: 200 ms; -
Wireless range: 9 m; 15 m
Battery life: -; 9 h
Battery life (ANC on): 5 h; 6 h
Battery incl. case: 26 h; 60 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 1 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: -; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; Yes
Weight: 8.4 g; 4.9 g
Case weight: 27.6 g; -
Water resistance: IP55; IPX5
Detachable cable: No; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 4; 6
Microphone type: MEMS; -
Mic sensitivity: -38 dBV; -

Specification comparison of JLab Go Pods ANC vs QCY MeloBuds N60
Spec	JLab Go Pods ANC	QCY MeloBuds N60
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$30	$24
HearWiki score	82 / 100 Outstanding	72 / 100 Great
Released	2024	2026
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2× 11 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	11 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	6.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	200 ms	-
Wireless range	9 m	15 m
Battery
Battery life	-	9 h
Battery life (ANC on)	5 h	6 h
Battery incl. case	26 h	60 h
Full charge time	120 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 1 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	-	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Yes
Design
Weight	8.4 g	4.9 g
Case weight	27.6 g	-
Water resistance	IP55	IPX5
Detachable cable	No	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	4	6
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

QCY MeloBuds N60

The QCY MeloBuds N60 pack a surprisingly comprehensive feature set into a budget-friendly package, including adaptive ANC, LDAC support, and Bluetooth 6.0. While the sound quality is competent rather than class-leading, the long battery life and solid performance make them a strong value pick. The dual 11mm drivers and extensive app control add to their appeal for cost-conscious buyers.

Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency mode for under $25
Pro:LDAC support for high-resolution audio
Pro:Good battery life: 9 hours alone, 60 with case

Con:Sound quality is decent but not exceptional
Con:No wireless charging despite USB-C
Con:Touch controls can be finicky for some users

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

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