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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality for music and have a higher budget, the 7hz Timeless might be your choice, as they offer very good overall sound with an emphasis on balanced audio, particularly when paired with specialized cables. However, they lack wireless functionality and have a larger earbud size, which can affect comfort and portability, and they have lower scores for calls and meetings. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more affordable, wireless option with excellent durability and very good battery life, and if you plan to use them often for exercise or travel, the JLab Go Air Pop could be a better fit despite their fair sound quality. They are also more portable with a small earbud size, and they're sweatproof, but they might not be the best for immersive listening experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
Very good for music
Good for TV and video
Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
Good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.6/10
7.1/10
The 7hz Timeless is very good for music, while the JLab Go Air Pop is good.
Gaming
6.6/10
5.5/10
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3/10
5.0/10
The JLab Go Air Pop and 7hz Timeless are both poor for phone calls, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8/10
5.7/10
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
7.8/10
6.1/10
The 7hz Timeless is good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Noise Reduction
5.3/10
6.5/10
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for noise reduction, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The 7hz Timeless does not have a battery. The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$190
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The 7hz Timeless has a price of $190 and the JLab Go Air Pop costs $25.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the 7hz Timeless has very good build quality.
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
"The JLab GO Air POP is a great option for anyone on a tight budget. This pair of true wireless earbuds checks all the boxes for earbud essentials, and performs pretty well in most areas. The microphone isn't great, but that's to be expected for something this inexpensive."
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