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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a key concern and you’re looking for something less expensive, the Creative Labs Zen Air would be the better choice. The Zen Air also offers better noise isolation, and if you have an Android device, they are optimized for your platform. However, if you tend to use earbuds for exercise, the Jlab Go Air Sport could be more suitable due to their sweatproof certification and secure fit with ear hooks. The Jlab’s battery life is longer both for the earbuds and the charging case, which could be important if you're often on the go or if you travel frequently. Both offer wireless charging, so convenience in recharging is comparable. Choose Zen Air for a budget-friendly option with decent noise isolation and Android optimization or Go Air Sport for longer battery life and a secure fit during workouts. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Zen Air
- The Creative Labs Zen Air has no clear advantages over the Jlab Go Air Sport.
Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.8
5.6
The Creative Labs Zen Air is only fair for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.0
The Creative Labs Zen Air is good for noise reduction, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Zen Air has 5 hours of battery life. The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$19
$30
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Creative Labs Zen Air has a price of $19 and the Jlab Go Air Sport costs $30.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Creative Labs Zen Air has excellent build quality, while the Jlab Go Air Sport has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.1
5.4
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Creative Labs Zen Air are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.1
5.2
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Creative Labs Zen Air are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.4
5.6
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Creative Labs Zen Air are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.6
5.8
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Creative Labs Zen Air are both poor for TV and video.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Zen Air | Jlab Go Air Sport |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$19 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Jlab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.1/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 12 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 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 Grams | 6.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Creative Labs Zen Air
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Maike Paeßens | February 2023
"The Creative Zen Air’s weak points are its low battery life and rather short Bluetooth range. On the other hand, the strengths of these weatherproof True Wireless in-Ears are the sound and the wide attenuation of the Active Noise Cancellation. Considering the price range, the speech intelligibility during calls is also exceptionally good."
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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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