Sony WF-1000XM5
JLab GO Air POP EBGAIRPOPRMNT124
What Buyers Say
Sony WF-1000XM5
The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, making them great for travel and workouts. However, a significant number of complaints focus on Bluetooth connectivity issues, poor ANC compared to previous models, and fit problems that cause discomfort or earbuds falling out. Battery life and case charging also draw criticism, with some users experiencing defects. Overall, while the audio performance is often lauded, reliability and fit concerns prevent a higher rating.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Great battery life
- Customizable app
Cons
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Poor ANC compared to previous models
- Fit problems causing discomfort
- Earbuds fall out easily
- Case battery drains quickly
JLab GO Air POP EBGAIRPOPRMNT124
The JLab Go Air Pop earbuds are highly praised for their excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and impressive battery life, especially given the low price. Users love the stylish lilac color, the convenient built-in charging cable, and the easy pairing. Some minor complaints include difficulty removing the earbuds from the case, occasional connection drops, and a lack of advanced features like active noise cancelling, but overall they are considered a great value.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Stylish lilac color
- Built-in charging cable
Cons
- Difficult to remove from case
- Occasional connection drops
- No active noise cancelling
- No multi-device pairing
- Case feels cheap
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM5 | JLab GO Air POP EBGAIRPOPRMNT124 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB | 103 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | JLab Go Air Pop True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds + Charging Case, Black, Dual Connect, IPX4 Sweat Resistance, Bluetooth 5.1 Connection, 3 EQ Sound Settings Signature, Balanced, Bass Boost |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 3 Minutes for 1 Hour | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony Headphone Connect App | JLab App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
JLab GO Air POP EBGAIRPOPRMNT124
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average battery (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 40 specs.