JLab Go Pods ANC vs Tronsmart Onyx Ace: 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.

True Wireless

JLab Go Pods ANC

82Outstanding

$30

Full review data

True Wireless

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
Tronsmart Onyx Ace

HearWiki score

Sound

7.5

5.4

Noise cancelling

7.1

Battery

6.6

4.8

Calls

7.1

6.9

Value

9.8

Price (USD)

$30

$25

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 Tronsmart Onyx Ace (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the JLab Go Pods ANC brings ANC type Hybrid against None, while the Tronsmart Onyx Ace answers with Top codec aptX against AAC. The JLab Go Pods ANC answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

Go Pods ANC20244 yr newer
Onyx Ace2020

What differsGo Pods ANCOnyx Ace

Top codec: AAC; aptX
ANC type: Hybrid; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Water resistance: IP55; IPX5

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Go Pods ANCOnyx Ace

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $30; $25
HearWiki score: 82; 51
Released: 2024; 2020
Availability: Still sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 13 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 13 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 99 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; -
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Latency: 200 ms; -
Wireless range: 9 m; 15 m
Battery life: -; 5 h
Battery life (ANC on): 5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 26 h; 24 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 80 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 1 h; 10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging: -; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: hybrid; none
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; Yes
Weight: 8.4 g; 4 g
Case weight: 27.6 g; 37 g
Water resistance: IP55; IPX5
Detachable cable: No; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 4; 4
Microphone type: MEMS; -
Mic sensitivity: -38 dBV; -
Call noise reduction: -; Yes

Specification comparison of JLab Go Pods ANC vs Tronsmart Onyx Ace
Spec	JLab Go Pods ANC	Tronsmart Onyx Ace
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$30	$25
HearWiki score	82 / 100 Outstanding	51 / 100 Average
Released	2024	2020
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	13 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	13 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	99 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	-
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Latency	200 ms	-
Wireless range	9 m	15 m
Battery
Battery life	-	5 h
Battery life (ANC on)	5 h	-
Battery incl. case	26 h	24 h
Full charge time	120 min	80 min
Quick charge	10 min → 1 h	10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging	-	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	hybrid	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	No
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Yes
Design
Weight	8.4 g	4 g
Case weight	27.6 g	37 g
Water resistance	IP55	IPX5
Detachable cable	No	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	4	4
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

Tronsmart Onyx Ace

The Tronsmart Onyx Ace are affordable half-in-ear wireless earbuds that prioritize call clarity and everyday comfort. They offer a bass-forward sound with reliable touch controls and a compact, USB-C charging case that extends total playtime to around 24 hours. While not the most refined for music, they deliver solid value for budget-conscious users seeking dependable communication earbuds.

Pro:Excellent call quality with four microphones
Pro:Very comfortable half-in-ear fit
Pro:Responsive touch controls

Con:Sound is less refined than top budget rivals
Con:Treble can sound muted
Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive

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

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