JLab Go Pods ANC
Hybrid active noise canceling and a 7.5-hour earbud battery life, with a rapid charge delivering one hour of playback in 10 minutes, set these apart in the budget segment. An IP55 rating ensures durability against sweat and rain, while Bluetooth Multipoint and a comfortable stem design add everyday practicality. These are best for commuters and students who need affordable, durable earbuds with ANC for noisy environments, but who don't prioritize critical music listening.
form factor in-ear
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.4
battery life hours 7.5
case battery hours 26
water resistance IP55
multipoint Yes
70 Overall Score
Price £0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong build (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong mic (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Audio
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | hybrid |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 7.5 |
| Charge Time | 0.1666667 |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes of charging gives you 1 full hour of playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 26 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 4 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | JLab App |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IP55 |
vs Competition
| Spec | JLab Go Pods ANC | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 7.5 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 26 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 31 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JLab Go Pods ANC | 93.2 | 91.2 | 91.8 | 76.9 | 78.4 | 71.6 | 93.2 | 72 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 80.7 | 99 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 99.8 | 72 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.3 | 91.2 | 80.7 | 96.7 | 47.1 | 94.2 | 97.9 | 89.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.3 | 99.8 | 80.7 | 88.6 | 78.4 | 71.6 | 97.9 | 80.3 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.3 | 82.6 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 95.3 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
Usage Scores
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