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Updated April 11, 2024·
If audio quality, particularly for music and TV, is your top priority and you're willing to invest in a premium open-back headphone with a spacious soundstage, the HifiMan Edition XS would be suitable, although it requires a dedicated amplifier for the best experience and is not ideal for exercise, travel, or noisy environments due to its poor noise isolation and bulkiness. Conversely, if you're looking for something more affordable, portable, and versatile for casual use, including activities like exercise, and don't mind sacrificing sound quality, the JLab Go Air Pop earbuds are a better option; they are also sweatproof and come with a charging case for extended battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Edition XS
- Very good for music
- Good for gaming
- Best in class 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
8.8
7.1
The HifiMan Edition XS is very good for music, while the JLab Go Air Pop is good.
Gaming
7.4
5.5
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
5.7
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
9.5
6.1
The HifiMan Edition XS is best in class for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The HifiMan Edition XS does not have a battery. The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$269
$25
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The HifiMan Edition XS has a price of $269 and the JLab Go Air Pop costs $25.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the HifiMan Edition XS has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
5.0
The HifiMan Edition XS and JLab Go Air Pop are both poor for phone calls.
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How the HifiMan Edition XS and the JLab Go Air Pop compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HifiMan Edition XS | JLab Go Air Pop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$269 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2021 | September 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | 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 | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 421 Grams | 3.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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HifiMan Edition XS
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Headphonesty
Eric D Hieger | January 2023
"The Edition XS easily compete with headphones in their price range with a very high price-to-performance ratio. The XS are an amazing value and offer performance not far off from headphones more than twice their cost. These will be a mind-blowing revelation for enthusiasts and music lovers who have only heard standard big-brand mainstream headphones."
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SoundGuys
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 HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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