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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and looking for earbuds that are suitable for exercise, with sweatproof certification and a very light weight, the JLab Go Air Pop would be a good choice. They also have a best-in-class portability score, making them easy to carry around. However, they have limited features, with poor scores for gaming, calls and meetings, and no app-based customization. On the other hand, the Marshall Major IV headphones are often more expensive, but offer excellent build and mic quality, which could be important if you make a lot of calls. They also have a significantly longer battery life with the convenience of wireless charging, but they are less portable and not suitable for exercise. If sound quality for music is a priority, Marshall Major IV has an excellent overall sound quality, but with a fair score for soundstage and imaging, indicating a less immersive experience compared to other options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for music
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the JLab Go Air Pop.
Key differences
Music
7.1
6.6
The JLab Go Air Pop is good for music, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.0
5.8
The Marshall Major IV and JLab Go Air Pop are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.5
5.6
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
9.0 Hours
80.0 Hours
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Marshall Major IV costs $100.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Marshall Major IV has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.5
5.4
The JLab Go Air Pop and Marshall Major IV are both poor for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
6.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Marshall Major IV to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
6.1
5.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Go Air Pop to be only fair for TV and video, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the Marshall Major IV compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Air Pop | Marshall Major IV |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Marshall | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 3.9 Grams | 165 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Marshall Major IV shares quite a bit in common with its predecessor, but a key upgrade appears to be softer ear cushions. They make upgrading worth it. As a set of basic wired or wireless headphones the Major IV ticks most boxes by remaining easy to use, and fairly comfortable (at least, as on-ear headphones go)."
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