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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and you're looking for earbuds to accompany your exercise routine, the Jlab Go Air Sport earbuds are a great choice—they are sweatproof, have ear hooks for secure fit during physical activity, and are praised for use during exercise. On the other hand, if you prioritize comfort during long work calls and the need for high-quality microphone performance, the JLab Go Work Wireless headphones are the better option; they offer a boom mic, excel in calls and meetings, and are very comfortable. The Go Work Wireless also offers the versatility of both wireless and wired use. However, for a more noise-isolating experience or listening to music with better sound quality, you may need to consider other options as both models score low in these categories. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
Very good for exercise
Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
The JLab Go Work Wireless has no clear advantages over the Jlab Go Air Sport.
Key differences
Phone Calls
5.2/10
6.3/10
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6/10
6.6/10
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
4.6/10
The Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
8.0 Hours
47.0 Hours
The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life.
Cost
$20
$50
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Jlab Go Air Sport has a price of $20 and the JLab Go Work Wireless costs $50.
Build Quality
8.0/10
9.0/10
The JLab Go Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Jlab Go Air Sport has very good build quality.
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."
"If you are going to criticise the JLab Go Work, it would be for the cables, which are to some extent too short for their intended use, and for its rather harsh treble reproduction above moderate volume levels in music mode. However, the call quality during telephone calls and video conferences in voice mode via wireless and via cable is impeccable. This handy Bluetooth headset also scores points with its excellent battery life and support for multipoint connections."
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