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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a priority and you prefer earbuds, the JLab Go Air Pop will be more friendly to your wallet and offers good music playback quality. However, they don't perform well for calls, gaming, or TV, and they are not optimized for Apple or Android specific features. On the other hand, the Shokz OpenMove, while more expensive, have a unique bone conduction design that leaves your ears open to ambient sound, which is ideal for staying aware of your surroundings during outdoor activities. They have a more robust build and better microphone quality, making them suitable for calls and meetings, but they're not the best for high-quality music experience. Neither option supports virtual surround or lossless codec, and both are sweatproof with good battery life, though the Go Air Pop offers better battery performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for music
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.1
4.8
The JLab Go Air Pop is good for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
5.5
4.9
The JLab Go Air Pop and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for gaming, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.0
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
6.1
5.0
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
2.5
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for noise reduction, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Cost
$25
$80
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Shokz OpenMove has very good build quality.
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Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Air Pop | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
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 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
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 | 7.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 3.9 Grams | 29 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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Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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