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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and noise isolation for diverse environments, and don't mind spending more, the Creative Labs Outlier Pro could be the better choice. They offer very good mic quality, which is important for calls and meetings. However, they are not optimized for gaming or TV due to poor scores in those areas. On the other hand, if budget is a concern, and you need earbuds that are sweatproof with a secure fit for exercise, the Jlab Go Air Sport could suit you despite their overall lower sound quality and noise isolation. Keep in mind though, they offer less battery life and no wireless charging compared to the Outlier Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Outlier Pro
Very 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 Pro.
Key differences
Phone Calls
8.3/10
5.2/10
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for phone calls, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.9/10
5.6/10
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
6.0/10
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$30
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$20
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The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has a price of $50 and the Jlab Go Air Sport costs $30.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has excellent build quality, while the Jlab Go Air Sport has very good build quality.
"If you listen to music for extended periods such as commuting and work, and you hate having to pause to charge, give the Creative Outlier Pro wireless earbuds a try. You should be able to enjoy your tunes all day, or longer, without interruption."
"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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