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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need something very portable for exercise with decent built-in controls and battery life, choose the JLab Go Air Pop; they're also sweatproof. However, if you prioritize better overall sound quality, active noise cancelling for air travel, and don't mind spending more, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC headphones may suit you better. The Skullcandy headphones have a detachable cable and can be used wired, which is great if you run out of battery, plus they support AAC for better audio with Apple devices. They're heavier and bulkier though, so consider that for portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for music
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Battery
9.0 Hours
23.0 Hours
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$135
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $135.
Build Quality
9.0
7.0
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.1
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Go Air Pop to be good for music, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
5.6
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and JLab Go Air Pop are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.0
5.3
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and JLab Go Air Pop are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Skullcandy Hesh ANC to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
6.1
5.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Go Air Pop to be only fair for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Air Pop | Skullcandy Hesh ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $135 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | December 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | 23 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.6 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 27 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 226.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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JLab Go Air Pop
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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."
Skullcandy Hesh ANC
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC are compact, wireless over-ears for everyday use that are tuned for bass and designed to suppress or amplify ambient noise as required. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, optional tracking via the Tile app is supported so that these headphones can be found if they get lost."
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About Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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