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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget, the JLab Go Air Pop may be the more appropriate choice without putting a strain on your wallet. They are compact, stemless earbuds that are great for exercising due to their sweat resistance, and they offer a good level of portability and comfort. However, if you prioritize sound quality and are using them primarily for music and TV at home, the Sennheiser 560S, while more expensive, would likely provide a superior sound experience with an open back design for better soundstage. These over-ear headphones are not suitable for exercise and are less portable but excel in their sound performance for immersing yourself in audio content. The Sennheisers also offer a detachable cable, which may be a beneficial feature for longevity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
Good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
Best in class for music
Excellent for TV and video
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.1/10
9.5/10
The Sennheiser 560S is best in class for music, while the JLab Go Air Pop is good.
Gaming
5.5/10
6.9/10
The Sennheiser 560S is only fair for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7/10
8.1/10
The Sennheiser 560S is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
6.1/10
9.1/10
The Sennheiser 560S is excellent for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.5/10
2.5/10
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser 560S is poor.
Battery
9.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser 560S does not have a battery.
Cost
$25
$180
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$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Sennheiser 560S costs $180.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser 560S has very good build quality.
"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."
"Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S. Flat bass response? Check. Neutral and uncolored midrange? Check. Extended treble with a bit of lower-treble emphasis to highlight mastering flaws? Check. Fairly easy to drive? Check. Good soundstage and imaging? Check, and check."
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About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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