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JLab Go Pods ANC vs TOZO Agile Nova: 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
  • TOZO Agile Nova
HearWiki score
82
66
Sound
7.5
6.0
Noise cancelling
7.1
-
Battery
6.6
6.5
Calls
7.1
-
Value
9.8
6.5
Price (USD)
$30
$19

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 TOZO Agile Nova (2023). The JLab Go Pods ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Go Pods ANC20241 yr newer
  • Agile Nova2023
What differsGo Pods ANCAgile Nova

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Top codec
AAC
SBC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Go Pods ANCAgile Nova
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$19
HearWiki score
82
66
Released
2024
2023
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
99 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Latency
200 ms
-
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
-
7 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
-
Battery incl. case
26 h
23 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
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
8.4 g
3.7 g
Case weight
27.6 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
2
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

TOZO Agile Nova

The TOZO Agile Nova are lightweight, compact true wireless earbuds designed for comfort, especially for smaller ears. They offer a practical battery life of around 7 hours per charge, with a total of 23 hours using the charging case, and are backed by Bluetooth 5.3 and a 10mm dynamic driver for a balanced sound signature. With an IPX4 rating and touch controls, they deliver a solid feature set at a budget-friendly price.

  • Pro:Very lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Pro:Good battery life for the price
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 for stable connection
  • Con:Only supports SBC codec
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No wireless charging

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

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