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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're seeking affordability and portability for casual listening or use during exercise, the JLab Go Air Pop earbuds will serve you well, since they are budget-friendly, very portable, and great for activities. However, they lack the exceptional sound quality and microphone clarity you'd get with the Rode NTH-100M headphones, which would be better for calls, meetings, and immersive gaming or music experiences. The Rode also features a detachable cable and over-ear design that tends to be more comfortable for long sessions. Keep in mind though, the Rode is not wireless, which may limit your mobility compared to the untethered convenience of the JLab earbuds. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100M
- Very good for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.1
8.2
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the JLab Go Air Pop is good.
Gaming
5.5
8.9
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
9.5
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
7.6
The Rode NTH-100M is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
6.1
7.7
The Rode NTH-100M is good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.5
5.3
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.
Battery
9.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery.
Cost
$25
$189
$0
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The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Rode NTH-100M costs $189.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100M has very good build quality.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the Rode NTH-100M compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Air Pop | Rode NTH-100M |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $189 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 5.3/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 3.9 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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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Kizito Katawonga | March 2023
"The NTH-100M is a closed-back headset aimed at professional audiophiles—streamers, podcasters and content creators included—looking for masterful audio and a detachable 'broadcast-grade' microphone."
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About Rode
Rode is an Australian audio equipment manufacturer. Rode was founded in 1967 as Freedman Electronics, transitioning into its modern brand in 1990, and it’s mainly known for their high-end microphones and audio production equipment. In 2022 they entered into the headphone market with their NTH-100 closed back headphone which was received with very good reviews from the community.
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