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Updated April 10, 2024·
If budget is your primary concern, the JLab Go Air Pop earbuds are the less expensive option and offer better sound quality, better portability, and are sweatproof, which is excellent for exercise use. However, they have poor performance for calls and gaming. On the other hand, Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones allow you to stay aware of your surroundings due to their open design and are also more sweat and dustproof, making them suitable for outdoor activities, but they offer poorer sound quality overall, including for music and calls. Neither option supports low latency, so neither is ideal for gaming or watching TV. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
Good for music
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.1/10
4.8/10
The JLab Go Air Pop is good for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Gaming
5.5/10
4.9/10
The JLab Go Air Pop and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for gaming, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.0/10
6.5/10
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair for phone calls, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7/10
8.2/10
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
6.1/10
5.1/10
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for TV and video, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5/10
2.5/10
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for noise reduction, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Cost
$25
$36
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones 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."
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."
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