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Updated April 10, 2024·
Given your consideration between the Audio Technica ATH M20X and the JLab Go Air Pop, here are some key differences to help guide your choice. If you prefer over-ear headphones with better overall sound quality, especially for music and TV, and don't mind a wired connection, the Audio Technica would be a suitable option. However, they are not ideal for exercise, offer limited comfort, and lack features like a microphone or wireless connectivity. Conversely, the JLab Go Air Pop earbuds are budget-friendly, offer high portability, good fit for exercise, and a stemless form that's sweatproof—a better pick if you're active or on-the-go. Although they provide wireless convenience and a long battery life, they may not match the Audio Technica in sound quality for critical listening. If you often have calls or need a built-in microphone, JLab will cater to that need, while for studio-like listening or durability, the Audio Technica would be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M20X
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
6.2
5.5
The Audio Technica ATH M20X is only fair for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3
5.0
The JLab Go Air Pop and Audio Technica ATH M20X are both poor for phone calls, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.7
5.7
The Audio Technica ATH M20X is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
7.6
6.1
The Audio Technica ATH M20X is 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 Audio Technica ATH M20X are both only fair for noise reduction, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M20X does not have a battery. The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$49
$25
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Audio Technica ATH M20X has a price of $49 and the JLab Go Air Pop costs $25.
Build Quality
6.9
9.0
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.6
7.1
The Audio Technica ATH M20X and JLab Go Air Pop are both good for music.
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Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH M20X | JLab Go Air Pop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$49 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2014 | September 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 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 | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 190 Grams | 3.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Audio Technica ATH M20X
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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"Audio-Technica positively defies what you can expect for around $50. Ultimately, Audio-Technica did not design the ATH-M20x to go on the subway with you. It’s for the budget-conscious, do-it-yourself producer, podcaster, or studio that needs to buy tracking cans in bulk. If you don’t need the most deluxe, comfortable headphones, maybe you’ll like the ATH-M20x for its spartan functionality. The headphones are aimed at giving you the minimum requirements without it feeling like a sacrifice."
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 Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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