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Updated April 11, 2024·
If comfort is a priority and you prefer over-ear headphones, the Beats Solo 3 would be your choice, although they're not renowned for comfort. They offer active noise cancelling for quieter environments, longer battery life, and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices. However, they aren't the best for calls and meetings due to poor mic quality. Conversely, the Jlab Go Air Sport earbuds are budget-friendly, provide very good mic quality for calls, and are sweatproof, making them suitable for exercise. They offer good comfort and are more portable, but they lack noise cancelling and have shorter battery life. The decision depends on whether you prioritize comfort and exercise-readiness with the Jlabs or longer battery life and noise cancelling with the Beats. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Solo 3
- The Beats Solo 3 has no clear advantages over the Jlab Go Air Sport.
Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.3
5.6
The Beats Solo 3 is only fair for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Phone Calls
4.7
5.2
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for phone calls, though the Jlab Go Air Sport is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.0
The Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair for noise reduction, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Battery
41.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Beats Solo 3 has 41.5 hours of battery life. The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$117
$20
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The Beats Solo 3 has a price of $117 and the Jlab Go Air Sport costs $20.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.4
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
5.6
The Beats Solo 3 and Jlab Go Air Sport are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.6
5.8
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
The Beats Solo 3 and Jlab Go Air Sport both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Solo 3 | Jlab Go Air Sport |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$117 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Jlab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2016 | January 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 41.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 213.1 Grams | 6.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Beats Solo3 Wireless is an old set of headphones but still works reliably well with iPhones, due to W1 chip integration and AAC support. The Beats Solo3 Wireless holds up well today with just a few features showing its age."
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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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