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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize call quality and built-in controls, the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless may serve you better. However, if you are on a tighter budget and are looking for something with a longer battery life and a smaller size for carrying convenience, the JLab Go Air Pop could be the better option. Note that the JLab Go Air Pop has a longer overall battery life and is optimized for exercise due to sweatproof certification, but the JBL has better overall sound quality. Neither earbud supports lossless codec, which may affect your listening experience if you prefer high-fidelity sound. For those who value noise isolation and air travel friendliness, the JBL Vibe Beam could give you a slight edge. Consider how important each feature is to you in relation to the price difference. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Good for gaming
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for music
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.6
7.1
The JLab Go Air Pop is good for music, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
7.3
5.5
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Phone Calls
7.8
5.0
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for phone calls, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.3
5.7
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
6.9
6.1
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless and JLab Go Air Pop are both only fair for TV and video, though the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is somewhat better.
Battery
8.3 Hours
9.0 Hours
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has 8.3 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$25
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has a price of $50 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 JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.5
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless and JLab Go Air Pop are both only fair for noise reduction.
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How the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless and the JLab Go Air Pop compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless | JLab Go Air Pop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | September 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8.3 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.1 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 16 | 27 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 Grams | 3.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
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Headphone Dungeon
LaFonda | April 2023
"The Vibe Beam earbuds may not be a sleek as other earbuds in the price range, such as the equally priced Vibe Buds, but they sound great, have a long battery life, and come with an equalizer. And if you just need a solid pair if earbuds to get you through your commute, these will do the trick. I have no complaints here."
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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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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