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earbuds, both are suitably enclosed for good passive noise isolation, and they are optimized for both Android and Apple devices. If you frequently make calls, the Jlab Go Air Sport may serve you better with higher mic quality, and it's also sweatproof, making it excellent for exercise or outdoor activities. On the other hand, if you prioritize listening to music or podcasts and require longer battery life, the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3, with their better overall sound quality and longer battery life, might be the better option; they also offer app equalizer customization to tailor sound to your preference. Neither is designed for gaming or watching TV due to low latency, and if active noise cancelling is a priority, you might want to look at other options since both lack this feature. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
- The Jlab Go Air Sport has no clear advantages over the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3.
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.6
5.2
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is good for phone calls, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.9
5.6
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.0
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 and Jlab Go Air Sport are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is somewhat better.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 has 10 hours of battery life. The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 has excellent build quality, while the Jlab Go Air Sport has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
5.7
5.6
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 and Jlab Go Air Sport are both poor for music.
Gaming
5.1
5.4
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.4
5.8
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 are both poor for TV and video.
Cost
$30
$30
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 has a price of $30 and the Jlab Go Air Sport costs $30.
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How the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 and the Jlab Go Air Sport compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 | Jlab Go Air Sport |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Jlab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 40 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.2 Grams | 6.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Creative Labs Outlier Air V3
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Kob Monney | July 2022
"The V3 present the best version of the Outlier Air series yet. The new features such as Active Noise Reduction and Ambient mode are integrated well; the performance of both is as good as you’ll get below £100. The design is less bulky and more comfortable thanks to being smaller and lighter, and the Outlier Air V3 eke out more clarity, detail and definition from music."
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Tim Gideon | April 2022
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."
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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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