JLab Go Pods ANC vs Skullcandy Indy Evo: 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 7 of 7 measures.

JLab Go Pods ANC
Skullcandy Indy Evo

HearWiki score

Sound

7.5

5.2

Noise cancelling

7.1

Battery

6.6

4.3

Calls

7.1

4.6

Value

9.8

6.3

Price (USD)

$30

$33

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 Skullcandy Indy Evo (2020). The JLab Go Pods ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0, Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing.

Go Pods ANC20244 yr newer
Indy Evo2020

What differsGo Pods ANCIndy Evo

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.0
Top codec: AAC; SBC
ANC type: Hybrid; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Go Pods ANCIndy Evo

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $30; $33
HearWiki score: 82; 56
Released: 2024; 2020
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
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; 105 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Latency: 200 ms; -
Wireless range: 9 m; 10 m
Battery life: -; 6 h
Battery life (ANC on): 5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 26 h; 30 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 60 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 1 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: -; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: hybrid; -
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; -
Case weight: 27.6 g; -
Water resistance: IP55; IP55
Detachable cable: No; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 4; 1
Microphone type: MEMS; -
Mic sensitivity: -38 dBV; -

Specification comparison of JLab Go Pods ANC vs Skullcandy Indy Evo
Spec	JLab Go Pods ANC	Skullcandy Indy Evo
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$30	$33
HearWiki score	82 / 100 Outstanding	56 / 100 Average
Released	2024	2020
Audio
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	105 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Latency	200 ms	-
Wireless range	9 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	-	6 h
Battery life (ANC on)	5 h	-
Battery incl. case	26 h	30 h
Full charge time	120 min	60 min
Quick charge	10 min → 1 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	-	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	hybrid	-
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	-
Case weight	27.6 g	-
Water resistance	IP55	IP55
Detachable cable	No	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	4	1
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

Skullcandy Indy Evo

The Skullcandy Indy Evo are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that deliver competent sound and a secure, comfortable fit, making them a practical choice for everyday use and workouts. They offer a solid total battery life of 30 hours with the charging case and basic IP55 water resistance, though their feature set is limited compared to pricier rivals. Overall, they provide fair value for the price, but their plasticky build and basic controls prevent them from standing out in a crowded market.

Pro:Good total battery life with charging case
Pro:Secure and comfortable fit for exercise
Pro:Decent sound quality for the price

Con:Plasticky, cheap-feeling build
Con:Limited EQ and app features
Con:No aptX or AAC codec support

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

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