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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're prioritizing cost and seek something suitable for exercise or travel due to their sweatproof build and compact size, the JLab Go Air Pop earbuds are the right choice. However, for the best sound quality, noise isolation, and features like a microphone of very good quality, active noise cancelling, and app customization, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are superior, albeit at a premium price. The Sonys also offer wireless charging and longer battery life, which can be a significant convenience. If you watch a lot of TV and video or plan to use them for gaming, you may notice both models have poor ratings in those areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Sony WH-1000XM5
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
7.1
8.2
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is very good for music, while the JLab Go Air Pop is good.
Phone Calls
5.0
5.5
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and JLab Go Air Pop are both poor for phone calls, though the Sony WH-1000XM5 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.5
9.1
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Battery
9.0 Hours
40.3 Hours
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Sony WH-1000XM5 has 40.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$398
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$200
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$400
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Sony WH-1000XM5 costs $398.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.5
5.6
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and JLab Go Air Pop are both poor for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony WH-1000XM5 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 Sony WH-1000XM5 is poor.
Build Quality
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Go Air Pop to have excellent build quality, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 has very good build quality.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the Sony WH-1000XM5 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JLab Go Air Pop | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | 40.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
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 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 249.4 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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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | February 2023
"The Sony WH-1000XM5 are the best Sony Bluetooth headphones so far and one of the most well-rounded Bluetooth headphones around. Look no further if you need class-leading ANC with a mostly inoffensive sound signature. Just be ready to pony up the price premium."
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About Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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