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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and need something for casual listening, the JLab Go Air Pop is a cost-effective choice that offers reasonable sound quality and excellent portability. It's also sweatproof, making it suitable for exercise. However, for a bit more investment, the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) provides better overall sound quality, active noise cancelling, and features like wireless charging and an app with equalizer settings. They are also better for gaming and TV due to the low latency mode, and the LHDC codec support enhances listening on compatible devices. Choose the JLab if affordability and simplicity are your priorities, or opt for the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) for advanced features and improved audio experiences across a variety of uses. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- The JLab Go Air Pop has no clear advantages over the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2).
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.5
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
9.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
6.1
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.7 Hours
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$149
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $149.
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Key similarities
Music
7.1
7.0
The JLab Go Air Pop and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both good for music.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The JLab Go Air Pop and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) both have excellent build quality.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JLab Go Air Pop | "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | 6.7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.3. | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 27 | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 3.9 Grams | 4.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
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