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Updated April 11, 2024·
earbuds with different strengths. The Aurvana Trio LS offers a wired connection, which can provide consistent audio quality without latency issues, making them suitable for TV and gaming, but they lack the convenience of wireless use. They have a good microphone and comfort, but don't have the best controls or use during exercise. On the other hand, JLab Go Air Pop earbuds are wireless with very good built-in controls and are sweatproof, making them more exercise-friendly. However, their sound quality is fair, and they may not be the best for calls and meetings or immersive gaming experiences due to their poor scores in those areas. The Go Air Pop also have a longer battery life, both for the earbuds and the charging case, suitable for extended usage and travel, and they come with a wireless charging option. If you value wireless convenience and features for an on-the-go lifestyle, the JLab Go Air Pop may be the better choice, while if you prioritize sound quality for media consumption and a robust build, the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS could be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS
Good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
Good for music
Good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.6/10
7.1/10
The JLab Go Air Pop is good for music, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is only fair.
Gaming
7.9/10
5.5/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Phone Calls
6.9/10
5.0/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is only fair for phone calls, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.4/10
5.7/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
7.2/10
6.1/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS does not have a battery. The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS to be good for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Cost
$25
$25
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The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS has a price of $25 and the JLab Go Air Pop costs $25.
Build Quality
9.0/10
9.0/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS and JLab Go Air Pop both have excellent build quality.
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How the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS and the JLab Go Air Pop compare to other earbuds and headphones
"These super-affordable wired earphones are some of the best I’ve heard in recent years. For the money they are unbeatable. And before you say: “I can’t use them as there’s no headphone jack on my smartphone!”, they can work with jack-less phones by using the brilliant little Creative SXFI headphone amp which plugs into a smartphone’s USB or Lightning port (with an adapter) and produces the most sublime audio output."
"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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