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JLab Go Pods ANC vs Syllable S103: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JLab Go Pods ANC vs Syllable S103, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

JLab Go Pods ANC
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery5.5
Calls6.0
Value8.5
Syllable S103

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Specifications

Specification comparison of JLab Go Pods ANC vs Syllable S103
SpecJLab Go Pods ANCSyllable S103
TypeTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Price (USD)$30$15
HearWiki score76 / 100 · GreatNot scored
Released20242021
Audio
Driverdynamicdynamic
Driver size10 mm-
Driver size10mm-
Drivers per side2-
Frequency response20-20,000 Hz-
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB/mW-
Sensitivity-38 dB ±1 dB-
Wireless
Bluetooth5.4Bluetooth v5.0
Bluetooth version5.4-
CodecsSBC, AAC-
Multipoint pairingYes-
Latency200 ms-
Wireless range9.1 m-
Battery
Battery life-4 h
Battery life (ANC on)5 h-
Battery incl. case26 h-
Full charge time120 min-
Quick charge10 min = 1 h-
Features
Active noise cancelling2-mic ENC-
ANC typehybrid-
Transparency modeYes-
Companion appYes-
Custom EQYes-
Wear detectionNo-
Controlstouch-
Voice assistantyes-
Design
Weight8.4 g-
Case weight27.6 g-
Water resistanceIP55-
Detachable cableNo-
USB-CYes-
Calls
Microphones4-
Microphone4 x MEMS-

What reviewers said

JLab Go Pods ANC

These budget true wireless earbuds deliver surprisingly solid active noise cancellation and a clear, slightly bass-forward sound for their low price. They come packed with useful extras like multipoint pairing, a customizable EQ, and touch controls, but their battery life lags behind many rivals in the same price range. Overall, they offer strong value for cost-conscious shoppers who prioritize noise blocking and features over endurance.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Clear audio with app-based EQ tuning
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
  • Con:Below-average battery life, especially with ANC on
  • Con:Sound leans bassy rather than neutral
  • Con:Call quality can be inconsistent

Syllable S103

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