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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and plan to use the earbuds mainly for exercise or travel, the Jlab Go Air Sport would be sufficient as they are sweatproof, dustproof, and have secure ear hooks for a stable fit during physical activities. However, they deliver poor overall sound quality and aren't the best choice for an immersive music or podcast experience. On the other hand, the Sony WF1000XM4, while significantly more expensive, offer very good noise isolation with active noise cancelling, superior sound quality for all forms of audio content, and app-based customization options. They're not as suited for exercise due to their lack of a certified sweatproof design. If calls are a common use and microphone quality is a priority, the Jlabs are the better option, but for an all-around high-quality audio experience except for calls, the Sonys excel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM4
- Excellent for music
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.6
9.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 is excellent for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
6.7
The Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair for phone calls, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
10.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.3
The Sony WF1000XM4 is very good for noise reduction, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life. The Sony WF1000XM4 has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$30
$220
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$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Jlab Go Air Sport has a price of $30 and the Sony WF1000XM4 costs $220.
Build Quality
8.0
8.9
The Sony WF1000XM4 and Jlab Go Air Sport both have very good build quality, though the Sony WF1000XM4 has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
5.6
The Sony WF1000XM4 and Jlab Go Air Sport are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.8
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony WF1000XM4 to be only fair for TV and video, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
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How the Jlab Go Air Sport and the Sony WF1000XM4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Jlab Go Air Sport | Sony WF1000XM4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $220 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jlab | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | July 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.6 Grams | 6.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Jlab Go Air Sport
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | April 2022
"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."
Sony WF1000XM4
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | March 2023
"The headphones deliver a satisfying user experience, class-leading battery life, some of the best noise-cancelling we’ve heard in this category, and absolutely stunning sound quality."
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About Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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