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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and portability for active use or travel, the JLab Go Air Pop would be the better choice with its stemless wireless design, sweatproof certification, and longer battery life, but lacks wired connectivity and has fair sound quality. Conversely, if you prefer higher sound quality and don't mind a wired connection, the KZ ZSN Pro X with its combination of balanced armature and dynamic drivers, detachable cable, and capability for balanced audio with additional cables could be more suitable, though it has no wireless functionality and isn't sweatproof. Both earbuds are budget-friendly, but the KZ ZSN Pro X is often slightly less expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro X
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Phone Calls
5.0
3.1
The JLab Go Air Pop and KZ ZSN Pro X are both poor for phone calls, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
4.7
The JLab Go Air Pop and KZ ZSN Pro X are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
TV and Video
6.1
7.3
The KZ ZSN Pro X is good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.0
The JLab Go Air Pop and KZ ZSN Pro X are both only fair for noise reduction, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
Battery
9.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro X does not have a battery.
Cost
$25
$32
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the KZ ZSN Pro X costs $32.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the KZ ZSN Pro X has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.1
7.0
The JLab Go Air Pop and KZ ZSN Pro X are both good for music.
Gaming
5.5
5.9
The KZ ZSN Pro X and JLab Go Air Pop are both poor for gaming.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the KZ ZSN Pro X compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Air Pop | KZ ZSN Pro X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $32 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | June 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 3.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 3.9 Grams | 27 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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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Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"The KZ ZSN PRO X offers superb sound for very little money, like under $30 USD. It has some rough edges with a plastic seam on the cable that can rub on your ear, and the bud is a bit large. The tech isn't cutting edge, but new doesn't always equal better. You should try it."
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