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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize call quality and the convenience of using a wired connection, Apple Earpods would be suitable as they offer very good mic quality and are often less expensive. They do not isolate noise well, making them less ideal for noisy environments. However, if you prefer wireless earbuds with good noise isolation and features geared towards exercise, like being sweatproof and having ear hooks for a secure fit, the Jlab Go Air Sport could be the better choice despite being somewhat more expensive. Keep in mind that the Jlab earbuds have poorer overall sound quality compared to Apple Earpods. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple Earpods
  • Good for music
  • Very good for phone calls
  • Very good for gaming
  • Good for TV and video
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
  • Very good for exercise
  • Very good for air travel

Key differences

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Music

7.8
Earpods
Go Air Sport
5.6
The Apple Earpods is good for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.

Gaming

8.3
Earpods
Go Air Sport
5.4
The Apple Earpods is very good for gaming, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.

Phone Calls

8.0
Earpods
Go Air Sport
5.2
The Apple Earpods is very good for phone calls, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.4
Earpods
Go Air Sport
5.6
The Apple Earpods is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.

TV and Video

7.4
Earpods
Go Air Sport
5.8
The Apple Earpods is good for TV and video, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.

Noise Reduction

2.5
Earpods
Go Air Sport
6.0
The Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair for noise reduction, while the Apple Earpods is poor.

Battery

N/A
Earpods
Go Air Sport
8.0 Hours
The Apple Earpods does not have a battery. The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life.

Cost

$20
Earpods
Go Air Sport
$30
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The Apple Earpods has a price of $20 and the Jlab Go Air Sport costs $30.
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Key similarities

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Build Quality

7.6
Earpods
Go Air Sport
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jlab Go Air Sport to have very good build quality, while the Apple Earpods has good build quality.

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How the Apple Earpods and the Jlab Go Air Sport compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple EarpodsJlab Go Air Sport
Apple EarpodsJlab Go Air Sport

GENERAL

Price
$20
$30
Brand
AppleJlab
Release Date
September 1, 2012January 1, 2022
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.9/105.7/10
Phone Calls Score
8/105.3/10
Gaming Score
8.4/105.4/10
TV and Video Score
7.4/105.8/10
Exercise Score
4.1/108.4/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A8 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A2 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5.1
Case Battery Life
N/A24

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/106/10
Virtual Surround
N/ANo
Android App
N/ANo
iOS App
N/ANo
Mic Quality
8.3/108/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
7.6/108/10
Comfort score
7/107.4/10
Size
SmallLarge
Weight (headset or single earbud)
6.5 Grams6.6 Grams
Microphone style
In-LineIntegrated

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Apple Earpods

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Michael Andronico | May 2023
"Apple’s wired buds sound just fine for the price, and their handy inline controls and clear microphone give them an edge on wireless earbuds that are much more expensive. Plus, you never have to worry about running out of battery — or worse, a stray earbud going missing."

Jlab Go Air Sport

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PC Mag

Tim Gideon | April 2022
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."

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About Apple

Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.

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