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JLab Go Pods ANC vs Soul S-Fit: 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • JLab Go Pods ANC
  • Soul S-Fit
HearWiki score
82
51
Sound
7.5
5.7
Noise cancelling
7.1
-
Battery
6.6
5.8
Calls
7.1
5.1
Value
9.8
4.4
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 Soul S-Fit (2020). The JLab Go Pods ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • Go Pods ANC20244 yr newer
  • S-Fit2020
What differsGo Pods ANCS-Fit

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IP67

Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Go Pods ANCS-Fit
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$33
HearWiki score
82
51
Released
2024
2020
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
5.8 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
5.8 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
100 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
-
6.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
-
Battery incl. case
26 h
33 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
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
8.4 g
5 g
Case weight
27.6 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IP67
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
1
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
-
Yes

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

Soul S-Fit

The Soul S-Fit is a budget-friendly true wireless option built for active use, featuring a secure fit with wing tips and a Transparency mode for staying aware of your surroundings. It offers solid battery life, IP67 water resistance, and a durable design, though its sound quality is decent rather than thrilling. It's a practical choice for workouts and everyday listening rather than audiophile pursuits.

  • Pro:Secure and comfortable fit with wing tips
  • Pro:Useful Transparency mode for ambient awareness
  • Pro:Strong IP67 water and dust resistance
  • Con:Sound quality is decent but not particularly engaging
  • Con:Wing tips can occasionally slide off during use
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

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

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