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Updated April 10, 2024·
Considering your budget, the JLab Go Air Pop earbuds are significantly less expensive and offer great portability, a longer battery life in the case, and solid build quality, making them ideal for casual listening, use during exercise, and air travel. However, if you prioritize sound quality and features such as an app equalizer, app controls customization, and active noise cancelling, and don't mind spending more, the Soundcore Space A40 may be the better choice. The Space A40 also supports wireless charging and a high-quality lossless codec, which could enhance your listening experience if you're an audiophile or frequently use your earbuds in quiet environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- The Soundcore Space A40 has no clear advantages over the JLab Go Air Pop.
Key differences
Music
7.1
7.7
The Soundcore Space A40 and JLab Go Air Pop are both good for music, though the Soundcore Space A40 is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.5
4.9
The JLab Go Air Pop and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for gaming, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
4.9
The JLab Go Air Pop and Soundcore Space A40 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 Space A40 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
9.1
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 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 Space A40 costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space A40 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
4.8
The JLab Go Air Pop and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the Soundcore Space A40 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Air Pop | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 27 | 32 | |
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 | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 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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Sound Guys
Sam Smart | May 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space A40 is an excellent deal if you want affordable noise canceling earbuds with great sound. The baseline frequency response is enjoyable, and the many EQ presets to choose from plus the ability to customize your sound profile makes it good for pretty much anyone. The noise canceling is quite good, and the many ear tips to choose from ensure a good fit for the noise canceling and isolation to do its job."
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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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