JLab GO Air Pop
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
What Buyers Say
JLab GO Air Pop
The JLab Go Air Pop True Wireless Earbuds have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise their stylish lilac color, lightweight comfort, and impressive sound quality with customizable EQ modes. Reviewers highlight the long battery life, reliable Bluetooth 5.1 connection, and convenient built-in charging cable in the compact case. While some note a slightly muffled sound on bass-heavy profiles and difficulty removing earbuds from the case, the overall sentiment is that these earbuds offer exceptional value for their affordable price.
Pros
- Stylish lilac color
- Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Impressive sound quality with EQ modes
- Long battery life (8+ hours per charge)
- Convenient built-in charging cable in case
Cons
- Slightly muffled sound on bass-heavy profiles
- Difficulty removing earbuds from magnetic case
- Fit may not suit all ear shapes
- No solid white color option
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfortable fit. Users appreciate the customizable EQ, sweat resistance, and long battery life, though some report issues with build quality, occasional disconnections, and a beeping sound. Overall, they are considered a strong competitor to AirPods Pro, especially for home use and workouts.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Customizable EQ
- Sweat resistant
Cons
- Build quality issues (plastic case)
- Occasional disconnections
- Beeping sound reported
- Not waterproof
- Heavier than AirPods Pro
Scores
Specifications
| JLab GO Air Pop | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1 hour playback | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | 43 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JLab App | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JLab GO Air Pop
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
JLab GO Air Pop offers 7.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 41 specs.
