JLab GO Pop ANC
Jabra Evolve2 Buds
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
Jabra Evolve2 Buds
The Jabra earbuds receive mixed feedback. Users praise the multipoint connectivity for seamlessly switching between work calls and music, making them ideal for remote work. However, a significant complaint is the aggressive sleep mode that causes audio delays after brief silences, rendering them frustrating for video and voice chat. While some find them worth the price, others warn of persistent firmware update issues and a design flaw that has plagued Jabra products for years.
Pros
- Multipoint connectivity for work and music
- Seamless call switching between devices
- Great for remote work and Teams
- Comfortable alternative to headsets
- Good sound quality when active
Cons
- Aggressive sleep mode causing audio delays
- Audio cutouts after brief silence
- Frustrating for video and voice chat
- Persistent firmware update issues
- Design flaw present for years
Scores
Specifications
| JLab GO Pop ANC | Jabra Evolve2 Buds | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S / M / L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 80 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | 8 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Feed Forward | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | AVCTP/AVDTP/A2DP/AVRCP | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7, HSP 1.2, SPP 1.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 20 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7.5 hrs | 33 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes = 1 hour | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 33 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | 320 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JLab App | Android & iOS |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP57 |
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
Jabra Evolve2 Buds
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
JLab GO Pop ANC offers 11.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 38 specs.
