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
68 Overall Score
Price CA$40
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong anc (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong build (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong mic (90th percentile) 90th
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 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | JBL Endurance Peak 4 | Soundcore P31i | Nothing Ear (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 7.5 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | 26 | 26 | 54 | 48 | 50 | 19 |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP57 | IP55 | IP68 | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | - | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JLab Go Pods ANC | 91.8 | 89.5 | 90.8 | 73.4 | 74.6 | 71.3 | 92.1 | 66.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 98.7 | 91.5 | 71.6 | 93.2 | 99.6 | 86.9 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.3 | 99.2 | 86.9 |
| JBL Endurance Peak 4 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 98.7 | 80.3 | 94.1 | 71.3 | 99 | 75.9 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.1 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 96.4 | 93.4 | 71.3 | 75.9 | 94.7 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 91.8 | 96.6 | 69.2 | 91.9 | 72.8 | 93.2 | 100 | 86.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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