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JLab Go Pods ANC vs TOZO T12: 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 T12
HearWiki score
82
74
Sound
7.5
6.8
Noise cancelling
7.1
-
Battery
6.6
6.0
Calls
7.1
5.2
Value
9.8
9.4
Price (USD)
$30
$17

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 T12 (2021). The JLab Go Pods ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode and Water resistance IP55 against IPX8.

  • Go Pods ANC20243 yr newer
  • T122021
What differsGo Pods ANCT12

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX8

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

Specifications

Go Pods ANCT12
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$17
HearWiki score
82
74
Released
2024
2021
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
14 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
99 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
200 ms
-
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
-
11 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
-
Battery incl. case
26 h
48 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
-
Wireless charging
-
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
-
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
8.4 g
-
Case weight
27.6 g
37 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX8
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
-
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 T12

The TOZO T12 offers a budget-friendly true wireless experience with a spacious, open sound signature that's easy to enjoy. It provides long playtime per charge and a robust IPX8 water resistance rating, making it a practical pick for casual listeners. While it lacks advanced features like noise cancellation or multipoint, its app support and customizable EQ add value for the price.

  • Pro:Spacious, open sound
  • Pro:Excellent IPX8 waterproofing
  • Pro:Long battery life with case
  • Con:No ANC or transparency mode
  • Con:No multipoint connectivity
  • Con:Basic 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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