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JLab Go Pods ANC vs QCY QS2: 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
  • QCY QS2
HearWiki score
82
52
Sound
7.5
6.5
Noise cancelling
7.1
-
Battery
6.6
4.2
Calls
7.1
3.9
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$30
$20

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 QCY QS2 (2019). 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, USB-C, Transparency mode and Custom EQ.

  • Go Pods ANC20245 yr newer
  • QS22019
What differsGo Pods ANCQS2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
USB-C
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Level on: Top codec.

Specifications

Go Pods ANCQS2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$20
HearWiki score
82
52
Released
2024
2019
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
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
99 dB/mW
108 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
-
4 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
-
Battery incl. case
26 h
32 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
-
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
8.4 g
4.5 g
Case weight
27.6 g
50 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
Foldable
-
No
Detachable cable
No
No
USB-C
Yes
No
Microphones
4
1
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
cVc

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 QS2

The QCY QS2 is an affordable true wireless option that prioritizes sound quality over extra features, making it a solid pick for budget listeners. It offers a compact fit with IPX4 splash resistance and a charging case that extends total playtime to about 32 hours. While it lacks active noise cancellation and advanced connectivity options, its audio performance stands out for the price.

  • Pro:Good sound quality for the price
  • Pro:Compact and lightweight design
  • Pro:IPX4 water resistance for workouts
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No USB-C charging port
  • Con:Limited to Bluetooth 5.0 with no multipoint

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

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