JLab Go Sport+
Apple AirPods Pro 3
What Buyers Say
JLab Go Sport+
These earbuds offer great value for the price, with most users praising the comfortable fit, long battery life, and secure stay during activities. The sound quality is generally good, though a couple of reviewers found it slightly tinny or lacking bass. Minor complaints include a non-functional app EQ and difficulty reconnecting without the charging case.
Pros
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Long battery life
- Good sound quality for price
- Sweatproof and durable
- Easy touch controls
Cons
- Tinny sound lacking bass
- App EQ not functional
- Cannot reconnect without case
- Earbuds half fall out when moving jaw
- Touch controls overly sensitive
Apple AirPods Pro 3
The AirPods Pro 3 receive high praise for their exceptional active noise cancellation, improved sound quality with deep bass and clear vocals, and comfortable secure fit. Users highlight the new heart-rate sensor, adaptive audio, and live translation as valuable upgrades. However, a few reviewers report discomfort due to the hard plastic shape or fit issues, and some note the case battery could be stronger. Overall, they are seen as a premium but worthwhile upgrade for daily use.
Pros
- Exceptional active noise cancellation
- Improved sound quality with deep bass
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Useful heart-rate sensor
- Adaptive audio and transparency mode
Cons
- Uncomfortable hard plastic shape for some
- Fit issues causing earbuds to fall out
- Case battery could be stronger
- High price point
- Different fit compared to previous generations
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Go Sport+ | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | XXS, XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 140 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive Audio |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.200000047683716 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1 hour playback | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 35 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JLab App | Android & iOS |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
JLab Go Sport+
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong sound (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 38 specs.