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Updated April 11, 2024·
Opt for the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 if you seek very good overall sound quality, including during gaming and TV viewing, and prioritize active noise cancelling and a midrange price point. However, these are not optimal for calls and meetings. Alternatively, the JLab Go Air Pop fits a tighter budget with fair sound quality and is sweatproof, making them suitable for exercise, but they may not perform as well for games or in noisy environments. The JLab model offers longer battery life but lacks noise cancelling and aptX codec support unlike the Aurvana Ace 2, which supports both AAC and aptX Lossless for higher audio fidelity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- The JLab Go Air Pop has no clear advantages over the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2.
Key differences
Music
8.4
7.1
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for music, while the JLab Go Air Pop is good.
Gaming
8.6
5.5
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
6.1
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$25
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has a price of $150 and the JLab Go Air Pop costs $25.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.9
5.0
The JLab Go Air Pop and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
5.7
The JLab Go Air Pop and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 to be good for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and JLab Go Air Pop both have excellent build quality.
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How the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and the JLab Go Air Pop compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 | JLab Go Air Pop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | September 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | 27 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 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) | 4.7 Grams | 3.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
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PC Magazine
Tim Gideon | December 2023
"The Creative Aurvana Ace 2 earphones deliver robust, crisp audio thanks to their combination of xMEMS and dynamic drivers. We're fans of their extensive, high-quality codec options and highly customizable EQ."
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SoundGuys
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 Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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