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Updated April 10, 2024·
Considering your budget, if you prioritize savings, the JLab Go Air Pop earbuds are more cost-effective and they offer decent sound quality, are sweatproof, and provide excellent portability with a very strong battery life. However, if you prefer a more open and spacious listening experience, the Koss Porta Pro headphones provide very good sound quality with an open-back design, which is great for gaming and listening to music, but they lack wireless capabilities, active noise cancelling, and are not as portable or exercise-friendly as the JLab earbuds. The Koss also do not isolate noise as well and are heavier. Ultimately, the choice depends on whether you prefer a wireless in-ear option that's great for travel and exercise, or better sound and gaming experience with the on-ear but wired alternative. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.1
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for music, while the JLab Go Air Pop is good.
Gaming
5.5
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
6.1
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair for phone calls, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
6.8
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
6.1
7.6
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.5
2.5
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is poor.
Battery
9.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) does not have a battery.
Cost
$25
$60
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) costs $60.
Build Quality
9.0
6.0
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has only fair build quality.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Air Pop | Koss Porta Pro (with mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | January 1, 1984 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 27 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 3.9 Grams | 63.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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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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Sebastian Taboada | February 2022
"It’s clear to see why these have been such a popular choice amongst listeners for nearly four decades. It’s a charming pair of headphones that delivers a truly enjoyable listening experience and one that I think punches well above its weight."
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About Koss
Koss is an American headphone manufacturer established in 1953. In 1958, they created the first set of stereophones, that is headphones with stereo sound, and in 1984 they released the world-famous Porta Pro, a set of on-ear headphones that has remained essentially unchanged for more than 30 years and that is still made, sold and loved by many audio enthusiasts around the world today.
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