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Updated April 10, 2024·
For avid music listeners who prefer higher sound quality and use Apple devices, the Beats Powerbeats Pro will likely be more satisfying due to their adaptive sound and noise handling features, along with better built-in controls. However, they are more expensive and not suited for watching TV or gaming due to latency issues. The JLab Go Air Pop earbuds are more budget-friendly, offer decent sound, and are quite portable, making them suitable for on-the-go activities like exercise. They are also sweatproof certified, making them a better option for fitness enthusiasts. Keep in mind the Powerbeats Pro have better battery life but no wireless charging, whereas the Go Air Pop has a longer total battery life including the case and is more lightweight. Neither option is optimal for calls and meetings or gaming due to lower mic quality and potential latency issues. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for music
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.5
7.1
The JLab Go Air Pop is good for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.0
5.0
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
5.7
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
6.5
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$124
$25
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the JLab Go Air Pop costs $25.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.5
5.5
The JLab Go Air Pop and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.7
6.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Go Air Pop to be only fair for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Build Quality
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Go Air Pop to have excellent build quality, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro has very good build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the JLab Go Air Pop compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beats Powerbeats Pro | JLab Go Air Pop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | September 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 27 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 3.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Beats Powerbeats Pro
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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