JLab Go Pods ANC vs Tronsmart Onyx Pure: 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 5 of 7 measures.

JLab Go Pods ANC
Tronsmart Onyx Pure

HearWiki score

Sound

7.5

5.9

Noise cancelling

7.1

Battery

6.6

Calls

7.1

4.7

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?

New platform

JLab Go Pods ANC (2024) against Tronsmart Onyx Pure (2022). 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, Companion app and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

Go Pods ANC20242 yr newer
Onyx Pure2022

What differsGo Pods ANCOnyx Pure

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
ANC type: Hybrid; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Water resistance: IP55; IPX5

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

Specifications

Go Pods ANCOnyx Pure

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $30; $20
HearWiki score: 82; 61
Released: 2024; 2022
Availability: Still sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; 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; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Latency: 200 ms; 30 ms
Wireless range: 9 m; 10 m
Battery life: -; 7 h
Battery life (ANC on): 5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 26 h; 32 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 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; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; Cortana, Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 8.4 g; 38 g
Case weight: 27.6 g; -
Water resistance: IP55; IPX5
Detachable cable: No; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 4; 2
Microphone type: MEMS; -
Mic sensitivity: -38 dBV; -

Specification comparison of JLab Go Pods ANC vs Tronsmart Onyx Pure
Spec	JLab Go Pods ANC	Tronsmart Onyx Pure
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$30	$20
HearWiki score	82 / 100 Outstanding	61 / 100 Average
Released	2024	2022
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	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	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Latency	200 ms	30 ms
Wireless range	9 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	-	7 h
Battery life (ANC on)	5 h	-
Battery incl. case	26 h	32 h
Full charge time	120 min	90 min
Quick charge	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	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Cortana, Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	8.4 g	38 g
Case weight	27.6 g	-
Water resistance	IP55	IPX5
Detachable cable	No	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	4	2
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

Tronsmart Onyx Pure

The Tronsmart Onyx Pure are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds with a compact, comfortable design and a lively, bass-forward sound signature that suits casual listening. They offer solid battery life, touch controls, and a built-in EQ with three presets, though they lack advanced features like ANC or app support. Overall, they deliver strong value for the price, especially for those who prioritize energetic audio and simplicity.

Pro:Energetic, punchy sound with strong mid-bass
Pro:Comfortable and secure fit for daily use
Pro:Good battery life with 7 hours per charge

Con:Lacks active noise cancellation and app support
Con:Touch controls can be inconsistent
Con:Call quality is average at best

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

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