JLab Go Air Sport vs JLab JBuds ANC 3
Quick take: The JLab Go Air Sport costs $30 less; the JLab JBuds ANC 3 has active noise cancelling while the JLab Go Air Sport doesn't; the JLab JBuds ANC 3 lasts longer per charge (9 hrs); only the JLab JBuds ANC 3 supports multipoint (two devices at once).
| Spec | JLab Go Air Sport | JLab JBuds ANC 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$30 | ~$60 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Wireless Earbuds | Wireless Earbuds |
| Noise Cancelling | None | Adaptive ANC |
| Battery (single charge) | 8 hrs | 9 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | 32 hrs | 42 hrs |
| Quick Charge | — | 10 min = 1 hr |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | No | Yes |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 10 mm |
| Weight | 6.2 g | 4.8 g |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP55 |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Transparency Mode | No | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | No | No |
| App EQ | No | Yes |
Pros & cons
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
JLab JBuds ANC 3
- ✓Smart ANC adapts to surroundings and rivals earbuds at twice the price
- ✓Bluetooth multipoint plus Google Fast Pair
- ✓42-hour total battery; 9 hours per bud with ANC off
- ✓USB-C cable integrated into the case — never hunt for a charger
- ✓Tiny 4.8g buds fit small ears and stay put
- ✓IP55 dust and sweat resistance
- ✓Full custom EQ, control remapping, and OTA updates in the JLab app
- ✗Call quality is mediocre — a poor pick if meetings are the main use
- ✗ANC strength can fluctuate as the adaptive system adjusts
- ✗No wireless charging
- ✗Older Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC/AAC only
- ✗Buds are fiddly to remove from the case