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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern, the JLab Go Air Pop earbuds are significantly less expensive and offer a very good portability score, long battery life, and are sweatproof, making them a suitable choice for exercise. However, they only offer fair sound quality and noise isolation, and may not perform well for calls, gaming, and TV. On the flip side, the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick offers a superior experience for calls and gaming due to its very good mic quality and low latency mode, and supports AAC codec which often provides better sound quality for Apple devices. Though they are not ideal for exercise or air travel due to lower scores in those categories and lack of features like active noise cancelling or sweatproof certification. Consider your primary activities and device compatibility when choosing between these two options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for music
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.1
6.1
The JLab Go Air Pop is good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
8.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
8.6
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
8.4
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
6.1
7.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick 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 "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$99
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick costs $99.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The JLab Go Air Pop and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick both have excellent build quality.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Air Pop | "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $99 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | November 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 27 | 22 | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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."
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Jasper Lastoria | December 2022
"If the Ear (stick) fits your ears, its light weight means you can easily wear it until the unimpressive battery life totally drains. The IP54 rating of the buds lends some confidence that it’ll survive some light abuse too. Finally, for the person who only wears earbuds at their desk, the Nothing Ear (stick) with its decent microphone could offer a reasonable Zoom meeting solution."
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