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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality, comfort, and active noise cancelling for a variety of activities, including air travel and calls, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ may justify its higher price. However, if you're on a budget and need earbuds for exercising with a durable build and long battery life, the Jlab Go Air Sport would be a more suitable choice despite its lower sound quality. Keep in mind the Beoplay EQ supports AptX Adaptive codec for better sound quality in supported devices and has a premium build, whereas the Go Air Sport is more basic but offers very good durability and is sweatproof for intense workouts. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.8
5.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Gaming
8.4
5.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for gaming, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Phone Calls
7.2
5.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for phone calls, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
5.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for TV and video, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for noise reduction, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$176
$20
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the Jlab Go Air Sport costs $20.
Build Quality
8.9
8.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Jlab Go Air Sport both have very good build quality, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has somewhat better build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the Jlab Go Air Sport compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Jlab Go Air Sport |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$176 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Jlab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 6.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
Jlab Go Air Sport
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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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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