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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize excellent noise isolation, comfort, and build quality, and don't mind spending more, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are an impressive choice, especially with features like sweatproof certification and active noise cancelling for frequent travelers and outdoor activities. However, if budget is a major concern and you're looking for a simple, no-frills option with good portability and very long battery life, the JLab Go Air Pop can be a suitable pick, keeping in mind that the sound quality and mic quality won't match up to the Bose and there's no active noise cancelling. Choose Bose for a premium audio experience and JLab if affordability and battery life take precedence. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- The JLab Go Air Pop has no clear advantages over the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds.
Key differences
Music
8.6
7.1
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for music, while the JLab Go Air Pop is good.
Gaming
8.8
5.5
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
8.1
6.1
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.9
6.5
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has 6.5 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$249
$25
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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has a price of $249 and the JLab Go Air Pop costs $25.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
5.0
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 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 Ultra Earbuds to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and JLab Go Air Pop both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and the JLab Go Air Pop compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | JLab Go Air Pop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$249 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | September 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 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 | 21 | 27 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.9/10 | 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 | 6.2/10 | 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 | 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 Ultra Earbuds
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Soundguys
Christian Thomas | October 2023
"Bose put the time in to fix the major issues with the previous earbuds, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are very befitting of its price point. While you might be tempted to save a few bucks and go with the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II on sale, fight the urge. There are enough upgrades here to justify the newer model."
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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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