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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality, especially for music listening, and desire exceptional noise isolation, the Etymotic ER4XR would be a better choice, though it comes with a higher price. However, it lacks wireless connectivity, which can be inconvenient for active use. On the other hand, the JLab Go Air Pop offers wireless convenience, is more suited for exercise with its sweatproof feature, and is easier to carry around, all at a budget-friendly price. But, it has only fair sound quality and noise isolation, so your listening experience may not be as refined, especially in noisy environments. Choose the Etymotic ER4XR for a more immersive sound at a higher cost, or the JLab Go Air Pop for portability and exercise at a more affordable price, with a tradeoff in sound fidelity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Etymotic ER4XR
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.0
7.1
The Etymotic ER4XR is very good for music, while the JLab Go Air Pop is good.
Gaming
6.2
5.5
The Etymotic ER4XR is only fair for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.3
5.7
The Etymotic ER4XR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
7.4
6.1
The Etymotic ER4XR is good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Etymotic ER4XR is excellent for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The Etymotic ER4XR does not have a battery. The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$234
$25
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The Etymotic ER4XR has a price of $234 and the JLab Go Air Pop costs $25.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.7
5.0
The JLab Go Air Pop and Etymotic ER4XR are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Etymotic ER4XR and JLab Go Air Pop both have excellent build quality.
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How the Etymotic ER4XR and the JLab Go Air Pop compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Etymotic ER4XR | JLab Go Air Pop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$234 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Etymotic | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2016 | September 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 27 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 3.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Etymotic ER4XR
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | May 2015
"The Etymotic ER4XRs' top qualities are the detail and definition of the midrange, rewarding the closest listening. While the soundstage is large rather than gigantic, the excellent separation and spatial precision mean you can dive deep into music just as much as when wearing a pair of full-size open-backed headphones."
JLab Go Air Pop
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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 Etymotic
Etymotic Research is an American based research, development and manufacturing company founded in 1983. They invented the first insert earphones that were used for the diagnosis and research of hearing loss and other auditory disorders. They went on to pioneer the market of high fidelity, isolating, in-ear earphones.
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