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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a wireless experience with good portability and sweatproof certification ideal for exercise, consider the JLab Go Air Pop; they also have a longer battery life which is great for extended use. However, if you're looking for superb mic quality and durability for calls and gaming, along with an over-ear form factor that might offer better sound isolation in noisy environments, Turtle Beach Recon 70 might be a preferable choice despite being wired and less portable. Neither offers active noise cancelling, so if this is important for travel or focusing in noisy spaces, you might want to look at other options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.5
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
6.1
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.5
5.6
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
9.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$25
$40
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.1
7.1
The JLab Go Air Pop and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for music.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Air Pop | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 27 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 3.9 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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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Sam Moore | September 2022
"There aren’t many considerations to make here. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 sounds decent, offers solid chat audio, feels good to wear over long periods, and it works everywhere. If you’re in the market for a simple plug-and-play option, you could do a whole lot worse (and spend a whole lot more money). Regardless, if getting something cheap that works well is the only thing you care about, this is a great option."
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