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Updated April 11, 2024·
If cost is a major factor for you, the JLab Go Air Pop earbuds are more affordable and offer good portability, best-in-class for use during exercise, and are sweatproof with a solid build, making them suitable for an active lifestyle. However, if you're looking for better overall sound quality, active noise cancelling for quieter environments during air travel, and longer battery life with over-ear comfort, the Soundcore Life Q30 headphones may be worth the extra investment. The Life Q30 also has an app equalizer for customized sound and is optimized for both Android and Apple users, whereas the Go Air Pop lacks these features. The Life Q30's built-in microphone quality is very good which is better for calls, but neither are ideal for gaming or watching TV due to latency issues. If convenience and a secure fit during physical activities are your priority, go for the Go Air Pop, while for more immersive listening and noise isolation, choose the Life Q30. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
- The Soundcore Life Q30 has no clear advantages over the JLab Go Air Pop.
Key differences
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
4.8
The JLab Go Air Pop and Soundcore Life Q30 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
TV and Video
6.1
5.4
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q30 is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Battery
9.0 Hours
44.0 Hours
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 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 Q30 costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life Q30 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.1
7.1
The Soundcore Life Q30 and JLab Go Air Pop are both good for music.
Gaming
5.5
5.3
The JLab Go Air Pop and Soundcore Life Q30 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.0
5.1
The Soundcore Life Q30 and JLab Go Air Pop are both poor for phone calls.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the Soundcore Life Q30 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Air Pop | Soundcore Life Q30 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | August 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | 44 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.7 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 | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 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 | 263 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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Peter Susic | December 2021
"Every once in a while, headphones with an excellent price/performance ratio arrive that truly deserves all attention. Anker Soundcore Life Q30 are one of those headphones. Of course, they aren’t perfect, but they do most things better than their competition. Or they give you the option to make them better."
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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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