JLab GO Pop ANC
ThtRht Retractable Earphone
What Buyers Say
JLab GO Pop ANC
The JLab Go Pop ANC earbuds are generally well-received, with many users praising their sound quality, noise cancellation, and value for money. Some users noted issues with fit, color accuracy, and occasional connectivity problems, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for money
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
Cons
- Inconsistent audio between buds
- Color may differ from photos
- No replacement earbuds available
- No tracking if lost
- Occasional Bluetooth disconnections
ThtRht Retractable Earphone
The retractable earphones are praised for their tidy design and convenience, especially for air travel. However, the cord length is a major complaint, with many users finding it too short for comfortable use, such as keeping a phone in a pocket. Sound quality is generally considered acceptable, but the lack of a microphone for calls is a notable drawback.
Pros
- Tidy retractable design
- Convenient for air travel
- Acceptable sound quality
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Cord too short (approx. 28")
- No microphone for phone calls
- Not long enough for pocket use
- Limited compatibility with Android
Scores
Specifications
| JLab GO Pop ANC | ThtRht Retractable Earphone | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | wired, retractable cable |
| Ear Tips | S / M / L | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Feed Forward | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Profiles | AVCTP/AVDTP/A2DP/AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7.5 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes = 1 hour | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Capacity | 320 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | JLab App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
JLab GO Pop ANC
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
ThtRht Retractable Earphone
- Strong affordability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average sound (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
Pricing
JLab GO Pop ANC offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 23 of 38 specs.