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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your priority is active noise cancelling and call quality for travel or work, Bose 700 headphones provide excellent noise isolation and microphone quality, suitable for such environments. Despite their higher price, they offer better overall sound quality, are optimized for both Android and Apple devices, and have customizable controls via an app. However, they may not be the best for exercise due to their size and weight. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more affordable, portable option with good durability and a secure fit for physical activities or casual listening, JLab Go Air Pop earbuds are sweatproof, much lighter, and have a substantially smaller carry size. Keep in mind, they offer fair sound and noise isolation, which may not be ideal for noisy settings or high-fidelity audio experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose 700
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Phone Calls
8.3
5.0
The Bose 700 is very good for phone calls, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
5.7
The Bose 700 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Bose 700 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Battery
20.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$25
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The Bose 700 has a price of $299 and the JLab Go Air Pop costs $25.
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Key similarities
Music
7.5
7.1
The Bose 700 and JLab Go Air Pop are both good for music.
Gaming
5.3
5.5
The JLab Go Air Pop and Bose 700 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
6.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Go Air Pop to be only fair for TV and video, while the Bose 700 is poor.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bose 700 and JLab Go Air Pop both have excellent build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose 700 | JLab Go Air Pop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2019 | September 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 20 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 27 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 263 Grams | 3.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Adam Molina | June 2023
"Bose took active noise canceling and made it mainstream but eventually, the market caught up. Well, it seems like Bose was listening, because the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 is a complete redesign of its iconic product. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a new design, improved sound quality, a touch-sensitive gesture pad for playback controls, and even USB-C charging."
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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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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