JLab Go Air Pop+ vs JLab Go Air Sport
Quick take: The JLab Go Air Pop+ costs $5 less; the JLab Go Air Pop+ lasts longer per charge (9 hrs).
| Spec | JLab Go Air Pop+ | JLab Go Air Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$25 | ~$30 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Wireless Earbuds | Wireless Earbuds |
| Noise Cancelling | None | None |
| Battery (single charge) | 9 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | 35 hrs | 32 hrs |
| Quick Charge | 10 min = 1 hr | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Multipoint | No | No |
| Driver Size | 8 mm | 6 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 g | 6.2 g |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Transparency Mode | No | No |
| Spatial Audio | No | No |
| App EQ | Yes | No |
Pros & cons
JLab Go Air Pop+
- ✓9 hours per charge, 35 total, for $25
- ✓USB-C cable built right into the case
- ✓Full custom app EQ replaces old three-preset cycling
- ✓Tiny 3.9g buds suit small ears
- ✓Bluetooth 5.3 with Google Fast Pair
- ✓16,000-plus ratings averaging 4.4 stars
- ✗Mics rough on calls, nearly unusable in wind
- ✗Touch controls fire accidentally when adjusting a bud
- ✗No ANC or ambient mode whatsoever
- ✗Dual Connect isn't true multipoint — one phone at a time
- ✗Bass-forward tuning muddies acoustic tracks
JLab Go Air Sport
- ✓Eight hours per charge embarrasses $100 rivals
- ✓IP55 and secure earhooks for thirty dollars
- ✓Integrated USB cable means nothing to lose
- ✓6.2g buds stay put through anything
- ✓32 total hours from the case
- ✓Three tap-cycled EQ presets without an app
- ✗Integrated cable is USB-A in a USB-C world
- ✗Audible hiss on quiet tracks
- ✗Oversensitive touch — adjusting a bud skips tracks
- ✗No multipoint and no transparency mode
- ✗Call quality only passable indoors