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JLab Go Pods ANC vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4: 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • JLab Go Pods ANC
  • Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4
HearWiki score
82
67
Sound
7.5
6.2
Noise cancelling
7.1
5.1
Battery
6.6
5.2
Calls
7.1
6.9
Value
9.8
7.4
Price (USD)
$30
$30

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?

Half a step newer

JLab Go Pods ANC (2024) against Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 (2022). The JLab Go Pods ANC edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2.

  • Go Pods ANC20242 yr newer
  • Redmi Buds 42022
What differsGo Pods ANCRedmi Buds 4

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.2

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP55
IP54

Level on: Top codec, ANC type, USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Go Pods ANCRedmi Buds 4
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$30
HearWiki score
82
67
Released
2024
2022
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
32 Ω
Sensitivity
99 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
200 ms
-
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
-
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
4 h
Battery incl. case
26 h
30 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
5 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
8.4 g
-
Case weight
27.6 g
50.5 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP54
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
2
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

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds with a distinctive design, comfortable fit, and clear call quality. They feature hybrid active noise cancellation and a solid transparency mode, though battery life with ANC on is modest. Overall, they offer good value for the price, with a few notable trade-offs.

  • Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
  • Pro:Clear call quality with dual mics
  • Pro:Effective transparency mode
  • Con:Battery life drops to 4 hours with ANC
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:No multipoint connection

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

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