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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're prioritizing sound quality for music listening and often use Apple devices, the Beats Powerbeats Pro would be the better choice with their dynamic drivers and H1 chip that enhances the audio experience. They also have excellent build quality and higher comfort scores. However, the Jlab Go Air Sport earbuds are more budget-friendly and offer very good durability and call quality, alongside dust and sweatproof certification which is beneficial for active users. The Powerbeats have a longer battery life for continuous use but are larger and less portable than the Jlab earbuds. Neither of these options are ideal for gaming or watching TV due to their lower performance in sound latency and immersion. Both are closed-back earbuds with active noise handling but lack active noise cancelling, and neither supports wireless charging. If you plan to exercise while wearing them or are concerned about budget, Jlab Go Air Sport might be the more suitable option, whereas, for overall daily use and a focus on music, Beats Powerbeats Pro with their superior sound and adaptive features for Apple users might be the better investment despite the higher cost. 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 Sport
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.5
5.6
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
5.2
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
5.6
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
6.0
The Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$124
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the Jlab Go Air Sport costs $30.
Build Quality
8.8
8.0
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Jlab Go Air Sport both have very good build quality, though the Beats Powerbeats Pro has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.5
5.4
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Jlab Go Air Sport are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.7
5.8
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both poor for TV and video.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Jlab Go Air Sport compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beats Powerbeats Pro | Jlab Go Air Sport |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Jlab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | January 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 8 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 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 6.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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 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 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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