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JLab Go Pods ANC vs Syllable S115 Plus: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JLab Go Pods ANC vs Syllable S115 Plus, 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 leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • JLab Go Pods ANC
  • Syllable S115 Plus
HearWiki score
82
-
Sound
7.5
-
Noise cancelling
7.1
-
Battery
6.6
-
Calls
7.1
-
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?

Mixed generations

JLab Go Pods ANC (2024) against Syllable S115 Plus (2021). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the JLab Go Pods ANC brings Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, while the Syllable S115 Plus answers with Top codec aptX against AAC. The JLab Go Pods ANC answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX6.

  • Go Pods ANC20243 yr newer
  • S115 Plus2021
What differsGo Pods ANCS115 Plus

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.2
Top codec
AAC
aptX

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IPX6

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Go Pods ANCS115 Plus
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$20
HearWiki score
82
Not scored
Released
2024
2021
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
2× dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
-
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
99 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC
aptX
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Latency
200 ms
-
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
-
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
-
Battery incl. case
26 h
50 h
Full charge time
120 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
-
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
-
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
8.4 g
-
Case weight
27.6 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX6
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
-
USB-C
Microphones
4
-
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

Syllable S115 Plus

These true wireless earbuds use a dual-driver setup to deliver richer audio, and they support aptX for higher-quality wireless streaming over Bluetooth 5.2. With a robust 12-hour single charge and up to 50 hours total via the case, they’re built for long listening sessions, plus IPX6-rated water resistance makes them sweat and rain friendly.

  • Pro:Dual dynamic drivers for detailed sound
  • Pro:aptX support for better wireless audio
  • Pro:Long 12-hour battery per charge
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Bulky case may not fit all pockets
  • Con:Limited to 10m Bluetooth range

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

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