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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for wireless convenience for exercise or travel, the JLab Go Air Pop earbuds with their sweatproof certification, longer battery life, and very good portability might be your best bet. However, if sound quality is a priority, especially for music and calls, the Moondrop Chu, with its very good mic and overall sound quality, could be a superior choice, albeit with a wire. The Chu's excellence in gaming and their ability to deliver balanced audio with special cables, which are purchased separately, stand out. On the downside, they are not wireless, which could limit mobility and convenience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.1
7.9
The Moondrop Chu and JLab Go Air Pop are both good for music, though the Moondrop Chu is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.5
8.0
The Moondrop Chu is very good for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
8.8
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
7.6
The Moondrop Chu is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
6.1
7.5
The Moondrop Chu 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 Moondrop Chu 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 Moondrop Chu does not have a battery.
Cost
$25
$18
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Moondrop Chu costs $18.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Chu has very good build quality.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the Moondrop Chu compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Air Pop | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $18 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 4.4/10 | |
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 | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 8 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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Jasper Lastoria | September 2022
"These budget buds put the pressure on those premium priced in-ear monitors to really justify the cost disparity. Offering excellent sound quality at any price, the Moondrop Chu is both a perfect entry into the audio enthusiast hobby, and an all around good pick for music fans."
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About Moondrop
Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).
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