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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget, the JLab Go Air Pop earbuds are significantly less expensive and offer good value, with best-in-class portability and very good use during exercise, thanks to their sweatproof certification and lightweight. However, if you travel by air frequently, prefer over-ear comfort, or need effective noise isolation in your headphones, the Soundcore Life Q20 would be more suitable. The Q20 also features active noise cancelling, which is absent in the Go Air Pop, providing a much quieter listening experience in noisy environments. Keep in mind, however, that while the Q20 offers better build quality, they are bulkier and not as well-suited for high-intensity physical activities as the Go Air Pop earbuds. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
4.7
The JLab Go Air Pop and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
TV and Video
6.1
5.3
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q20 is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Battery
9.0 Hours
32.3 Hours
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$60
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Soundcore Life Q20 costs $60.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life Q20 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.1
7.0
The JLab Go Air Pop and Soundcore Life Q20 are both good for music.
Gaming
5.5
5.2
The JLab Go Air Pop and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.0
4.9
The JLab Go Air Pop and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the Soundcore Life Q20 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Air Pop | Soundcore Life Q20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | November 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | 32.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.8 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 | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 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 | 258.5 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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Christian Thomas | January 2022
"As far as headphones that cost under $100 go, the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 is a really solid option. Like any good tool, it does the job well without much guff, and it’s affordable to boot. Sure: it’s not going toe to toe with any of the higher-end models of ANC headphones out there—but the headphones do well enough for commuters that it’s a good stand-in if you were never planning on spending a bunch of money anyway."
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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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