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Updated April 11, 2024·
For budget-conscious customers, the JLab Go Air Pop offers solid value, being significantly less expensive than the Soundcore Life P3 while providing excellent build quality, very good built-in controls, and best-in-class portability. However, the Soundcore Life P3 offers superior noise isolation, an app with equalizer and control customization, as well as support for wireless charging. If you prefer better sound customization and noise control for your earbuds, the P3 might be worth the extra cost. Choose the JLab Go Air Pop if you want to save money and still have a reliable set of earbuds for casual use, especially during exercise or travel, where its durability and portability shine. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for music
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
7.1
5.7
The JLab Go Air Pop is good for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
TV and Video
6.1
5.5
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$80
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $80.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.5
5.1
The JLab Go Air Pop and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.0
5.1
The Soundcore Life P3 and JLab Go Air Pop are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
5.9
The Soundcore Life P3 and JLab Go Air Pop are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
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 Soundcore Life P3 has very good build quality.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Air Pop | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 27 | 35 | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 3.9 Grams | 4.5 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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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | July 2021
"Anker continues its trend of stealth releases, recently dropping the Soundcore Life P3 out of nowhere. This product essentially replaces the disappointing Life A2 NC as the brand’s flagship ANC model under $100. It comes with bassy audio and enough features to give even the best noise-cancelling earbuds pause."
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About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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