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JLab Go Pods ANC vs QCY T13: 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 T13
HearWiki score
82
66
Sound
7.5
6.7
Noise cancelling
7.1
-
Battery
6.6
6.5
Calls
7.1
6.1
Value
9.8
7.2
Price (USD)
$30
$29

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?

Half a step newer

JLab Go Pods ANC (2024) against QCY T13 (2021). The JLab Go Pods ANC edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.1. It also adds Transparency mode and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • Go Pods ANC20243 yr newer
  • T132021
What differsGo Pods ANCT13

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.1

Everyday features

Transparency mode
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Go Pods ANCT13
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$29
HearWiki score
82
66
Released
2024
2021
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
7.2 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
7.2 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
16 Ω
Sensitivity
99 dB/mW
102 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
5.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
200 ms
-
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
-
8 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
-
Battery incl. case
26 h
40 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
-
Wireless charging
-
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
8.4 g
-
Case weight
27.6 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

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 T13

The QCY T13 are ultra-affordable true wireless earbuds that deliver impressive value with strong sound, long battery life, and practical features like quick charging and IPX5 durability. They handle music and calls well for the price, though they lack some premium extras and have a few minor performance trade-offs.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life with 40 hours total including case
  • Pro:Good sound quality for the low price
  • Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
  • Con:Call quality is only adequate, not great
  • Con:No transparency mode
  • Con:Limited codec support (SBC/AAC only)

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

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