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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and portability for activities like exercise, with a longer battery life, the JLab Go Air Pop would suit you, especially given its lower price point and sweatproof certification. On the other hand, if you need earbuds primarily for gaming or calls, the Steelseries TUSQ with its very good mic quality and low-latency wired connection would be a better fit, though it may cost slightly more. Neither option excels in complex audio tasks, and while both are good for casual music listening, neither is ideal for critical listening or professional use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
Good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.1/10
7.6/10
The Steelseries TUSQ and JLab Go Air Pop are both good for music, though the Steelseries TUSQ is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.5/10
8.5/10
The Steelseries TUSQ is very good for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7/10
4.7/10
The JLab Go Air Pop and Steelseries TUSQ are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
TV and Video
6.1/10
7.3/10
The Steelseries TUSQ is good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.5/10
6.0/10
The JLab Go Air Pop and Steelseries TUSQ are both only fair for noise reduction, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
Battery
9.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Steelseries TUSQ does not have a battery.
Cost
$25
$55
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $55.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Steelseries TUSQ has very good build quality.
"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."
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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About Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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