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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional sound quality and use your headphones for a wide range of activities, including music, gaming, and calls, plus you don't mind investing more for quality, the Audeze Maxwell would suit you well. They offer planar magnetic drivers, active noise canceling for immersive listening, and a detachable boom microphone, making them great for both music and communication. However, they are heavier and bulkier, less convenient for travel or exercise. Conversely, the JLab Go Air Pop earbuds are more affordable, extremely portable, and sweatproof, making them a better option for physical activities or frequent travelers who need something compact and resistant. They provide good sound for the price and decent battery life but are not recommended if you're seeking top-notch sound quality or frequent use for gaming and professional calls. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze Maxwell
- Very good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
8.4
7.1
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for music, while the JLab Go Air Pop is good.
Gaming
9.0
5.5
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Phone Calls
8.7
5.0
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for phone calls, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
5.7
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
8.9
6.1
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.5
The JLab Go Air Pop and Audeze Maxwell are both only fair for noise reduction, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
Battery
78.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$25
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Audeze Maxwell has a price of $299 and the JLab Go Air Pop costs $25.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Audeze Maxwell and JLab Go Air Pop both have excellent build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze Maxwell | JLab Go Air Pop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | September 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 78 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 27 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 498.9 Grams | 3.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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Audeze Maxwell
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | August 2023
"Despite a few caveats, the Audeze Maxwell is one of the best-performing gaming headsets on the market and should top the ranks for a few buyers — provided the budget (and neck strength) is there. Gaming headsets have their work cut out for them, and their audience is historically unkind to performance flaws. If you’re an older gamer with some cash to blow, you should be pleased with the Audeze Maxwell."
JLab Go Air Pop
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Sam Smart | August 2023
"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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About Audeze
Audeze is an, award-winning, American premium headphone manufacturer based in California. Founded in 2008, their products are developed around aerospace materials technology first used by NASA and are widely used by enthusiasts and professionals alike, not only in the fields of music and sound engineering but also in e-sports and the health industry.
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