JLab GO POP ANC
Sony MDR-EX14APB
What Buyers Say
JLab GO POP ANC
These earbuds are praised for their excellent value, with many users impressed by the active noise cancellation and sound quality given the low price. The purple semi-transparent design is a hit, and battery life is consistently described as long-lasting. A minor drawback is that audio quality degrades at very high volumes, but overall they are considered a great spare or budget option.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great active noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Attractive purple semi-transparent design
Cons
- Audio quality drops at high volume
- Not the best sound quality overall
Sony MDR-EX14APB
These Sony budget earbuds are praised for their decent sound quality, comfort, and affordability. Users highlight that they are lightweight, comfortable for extended wear, and offer good value for under $20. However, the bass is somewhat lacking compared to higher frequencies, and the cord is described as flimsy. Overall, they are recommended as a reliable, inexpensive option for casual listening.
Pros
- Decent sound quality
- Very comfortable for long wear
- Lightweight design
- Great value for under $20
- Includes multiple ear tip sizes
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Flimsy cord
- Volume control doesn't work
- Muffled call quality for some
- Left/right labels hard to read
Scores
Specifications
| JLab GO POP ANC | Sony MDR-EX14APB | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 8 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | JLab, Go Pop ANC, True Wireless Earbuds, Active Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth Earbuds, Transparent Neon Green | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Feed Forward | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes = 1 hour | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JLab App | Smart Key app |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
JLab GO POP ANC
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
Sony MDR-EX14APB
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony MDR-EX14APB offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 36 specs.
