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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize noise isolation, sound quality, and are using them for exercise or air travel, go for the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, which also have active noise cancelling and sweatproof certification. However, they have poor performance for calls, gaming, and TV. On the other hand, the JLab Go Air Pop is significantly cheaper, very lightweight, and has longer battery life, which makes them great for portability and use during exercise, but they don't support noise cancelling and their overall sound quality isn't as good as the Bose. Neither supports low latency, making both less ideal for gaming and watching videos. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- The JLab Go Air Pop has no clear advantages over the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II.
Key differences
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is excellent for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
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The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has a price of $199 and the JLab Go Air Pop costs $25.
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Key similarities
Music
7.4
7.1
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and JLab Go Air Pop are both good for music.
Gaming
5.5
5.5
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and JLab Go Air Pop are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.1
5.0
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and JLab Go Air Pop are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
5.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
6.2
6.1
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and JLab Go Air Pop are both only fair for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.2
9.0
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and JLab Go Air Pop both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and the JLab Go Air Pop compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | JLab Go Air Pop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | September 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.3/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 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 | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 3.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | September 2023
"Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds were never going to be cheap, but the question was whether they’d be competitive in an area of the market where rivals have never been more capable. The fact that the company has not only managed to implement a successful redesign, but also push the envelope for noise-cancelling and sound quality in such a highly competitive category simultaneously is truly impressive."
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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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