Customers are pleased with the Go Pop ANC True Wireless Earbuds' sound quality, comfortable fit, and reliable connectivity. Many appreciate the design and portability, especially the unique see-through case. However, some customers have noted issues with the active noise cancellation performance, particularly when it comes to call clarity.
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Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent Buds for the Price
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My main earbuds were sent off for warranty so I needed a spare. Saw these for a good price and decided to give it a shot. I was amazed on the quality and ANC for the price of these buds. The only issue I have is the quality starts to drop when listening at higher volumes. You can also adjust the EQ through the JLab app.
Overall - pretty decent and worth the price if you need a spare.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Really enjoy the quality of the product, its not the best out there but for the price it is quite nice to play music with and the overall design is very appealing with the purple semi transparent case. Would buy again :)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly great for the price.
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The noise canceling works better than you would expect from such an inexpensive pair of earbuds, and while the audio quality does not match my high-end Samsung buds it's still good enough that I don't feel like I am losing anything by using them instead.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Connectivity
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Jlabs Go Pop ANC: Premium features on a budget
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The JLab Go Pop ANC earbuds offer active noise cancellation and a considerable amount of bass for those on a budget. JLab has always been known for making good stuff without hitting your pocket too hard, and these 2025 Go Pop ANC earbuds give us premium features without the premium price tag. These are more than budget earbuds, I'll explain in my review.
*Design & Build*
These earbuds look pretty basic, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. They're small, light, comfortable and easy to carry around. The charging case makes it even easier to throw in your pocket or bag. The earbuds fit well in your ears and come with different sized ear tips so you can find the right fit. They feel solid enough for the price and definitely don't feel like they'll break if you drop them. They have an IP55 rating, which means they can handle sweat and getting a little wet, so you can wear them to the gym or outside when it's raining.
You can get them in a few different colors like black, purple, and transparent, so you have a few choices when it comes to looks.
*Features and Specs*
The Jlabs Pop ANC have 10mm drivers and active noise cancellation that actually works pretty well. There's also a "Be Aware" mode that lets outside sound in when you need to hear what's going on around you. This is great if you need to hear your environment like walking/jogging around the neighborhood. They use Bluetooth 5.4, which is the newer, better version that connects faster and uses less battery. One really nice feature is that you can connect them to two devices at once - so you can have them paired to your phone and laptop at the same time and switch between them easily. The JLab app lets you play around with the sound settings and EQ to make them sound how you like. If you have an Android phone, they connect super fast with Google Fast Pair, and there's even a "Find My Device" feature if you lose them. The battery life is honestly impressive - about 7 hours per charge with noise cancellation on, and the case gives you more than 24 hours total. That's way better than a lot of more expensive earbuds.
Performance
These earbuds sound way better than you'd expect for the price. The bass is surprisingly good, volume gets high (there's an option to turn down max volume if you want to protect your ears)
The noise cancellation actually works, which is surprising for budget earbuds. It cuts out steady background noise like the air conditioner or traffic outside. It's not as good as the expensive ones, but it definitely makes a difference. Phone calls sound clear, and the mic is clear. The multipoint connection works great. For example, you can connect to your phone and listen to music, while connecting to your laptop. There also comfortable after several hours of wear.
Conclusion
The JLab Go Pop ANC earbuds prove that you don't need to spend a fortune to get decent noise-cancelling earbuds. JLab focused on a few things that actually matter: Battery Life, ANC, and Sound Quality. They're not going to compete directly with the premium earbuds, but for most people who just want good earbuds that work well every day, these are a great choice.
*Pros*
*Active Noise Cancellation
*Battery life is great coming in around 24 hours
*Portable size
*Water and sweat resistant
*Can connect to two devices at once
*Excellent App
*Several color choices
*Suggestions/Needs Improvement
Noise cancellation is good but not great
Design is fairly basic
Recommendation
I'd definitely recommend these to friends and family who want to try noise-cancelling earbuds without spending a lot of money, or anyone who needs a backup pair. They're perfect for everyday stuff like commuting, working, traveling or just listening to music around the house. For those of us who just want earbuds that work well, sound decent, and don't cost a fortune, the Go Pop ANC is hard to beat. Highly Recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Connectivity, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Controls are inconsistent. Great sound though.
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I got these because the power button wore out on my old gym headphones.
I wanted something compact that wouldn't add any additional bulk to my already overburdened gym bag. These fit the bill nicely. The case is quite small and easily slips into a small pocket in my bag. The earbuds themselves are a little too small in some respects. It almost felt like they were falling into my ear canal since they went in so deeply. Fortunately, the earbuds do come with some additional rubber tips to ensure a proper fit.
The purple color is bright and cheerful. I appreciate that these aren't yet another piece of black electronic gear. Most of my furniture is black, and small black devices have a habit of going "invisible" when set on tables and the like.
The earbuds came with a partial charge. It looks like the plastic packaging blocking the charging points wasn't properly installed at the factory on my earbuds. My left bud had 3% battery out of the box, and my right bud had about 50%. The case has an integrated charging cable, and the earbuds both charged up easily overnight.
Battery life appears to be pretty good. I managed to get two workout sessions out of these before I had to recharge them.
The initial connection was very easy. I just had to remove the fully charged earbuds from their case, find and pair them via Bluetooth on my phone, and I was good to go.
Sound quality is great. I have no complaints about the volume or depth of sound. Turning on active noise canceling eliminated about 75% of the ambient background noise at the gym. I could still hear weights clanging, but it was very muffled.
The capacitive touch controls leave a little to be desired. I found that they seldom correctly registered my touches. Long presses, double presses, quick taps . . . none of them registered as intended half the time. This is disappointing, but it's not the end of the world.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Connectivity, Fit
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Extremely Well Designed
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Overall the JLab GoPop Earbuds are compact, well designed, and deliver impressive sound.
From the moment I unboxed the JLab GoPop earbuds, I was struck by their extremely well-thought-out design. The packaging is refreshingly simple—just one item inside (other than instruction booklet), the small, translucent purple case housing the earbuds. So simple but functional.
One of the standout features is the built-in charging cord. With so many devices requiring separate charging cables, this integrated USB-C cord is great. No need to keep track of yet another cable—it’s always there when I need it, eliminating clutter.
The case itself is as smartly conceived as it is stylish. Through the translucent material, you can see the charging lights for both the case and the earbuds, providing a sleek and practical way to monitor their status at a glance. It’s not just functional—it’s a design element that enhances the overall experience.
The earbuds connected to my phone and laptop without any issues. A voice comes on saying "ready to pair" and lets you know when connected and what level the battery is at.
The GoPop's are very comfortable - making these earbuds easy to wear for extended periods without fatigue. They fit snugly and securely, ideal for long listening sessions.
The sound quality is genuinely impressive. Whether you're listening to music, podcasts, or taking calls, the audio is crisp, clear, and immersive. The earbuds deliver rich tones, solid bass, and smooth treble, making every sound enjoyable in this tiny earbud.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Connectivity
Cons mentioned:
Anc performance
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good for the price point
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I have always been a Jlab fan. I use another series of their earbuds when I ride my motorcycle as i love using the be aware feature. I saw these purple ones and had to have them. The case has a nice features. The case charges the ear buds. It features a integrated usb c charging cable. These earbuds also come with several different sized ear tips to cater to individual comfort level. The clear purple makes these super pretty. These conect to any device super easy without the need for an ap. I love that feature as needing an app for conectivity is one of my biggest pet peeves. It does have an app you can use if you would like to however, it just is not required. The sound on these is pretty decent for the price point. You can control many features just from tapping the earbuds. This includes equalizer settings, noise canceling and many others. These have a pretty long battery life. They last up to 18 hours. The only reason I lessened the stars is that the ANC and be aware features did not seem to work as well on these earbuds than the others I use. I could hear my husband clapping when I had ANC turned on. These are a lesser price point than the ones I typically use however. The body of these were also a hair big for my ears as I have very small ears. This could have affected the ANC also.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Connectivity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Sound, Great battery Life
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The JLAB GO POP ANC true wireless earbuds I got were the clear purple ones. I was intrigued with this product because I have tried so many wireless earbuds before and they usually have fallen short on quality or they hurt my ears and just made them uncomfortable to use.
FIT 10/10
The fit on these were very comfortable, with the 3 different gel ear tips, they allowed me to choose the right ones so it didn't hurt my ears. The gel tips are great and i felt no fatigue or pain after two hours using them outdoors doing yardwork in the humidity and sun.
SOUND 9/10
These were practically perfect in the sound area for me. I tried many different genres of music, the only drawback was the bass was just a tiny bit under represented.
BATTERY 10/10
I used these for 7 days straight for a few hours each day from the gym, to yard work. The last almost 27 hours with my usage.
Overall -
Overall these earbuds represent a high quality product for its category when matched against other rival products. This product should be on any buyers list as the BT connection never lost sync, the ANC was strong and pushed out the outside noise very well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Fit, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
For the price they’re actually pretty cool
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I’m an audiophile myself but my 12 year daughter is not, so I decided to try these out for her. These are what you get a kid or a simple adult who doesn’t need the best sound quality but want something solid and cost effective. These definitely deliver in many ways. First is the sound quality while it isn’t amazing it’s actually solid and well rounded with a decent implementation of noise cancellation technology. They fit In both mine and my daughter’s ear well since we both use the standard size ear piece as she is tall for her age. Case is a huge selling point for her especially since she loves purple and I like the transparent look myself. The buds themselves aren’t tiny but an average size I would say but they are light weight. Case holds a charge for a decent amount of time tho there are budget friendly so I wouldn’t expect a weeks worth of battery charge. that’s fine since the case it self comes with the charger wire built into the case (see pictures) and your can even connect them directly to your type c port on your phone at least on her google pixel pro 7. They do light up bright to indicate battery level and charging Level. I can’t really say much more than for the retail price you can’t ask for much and you shouldn’t have any real concerns as these are stylish, tiny and sound pretty good. If you want something simple then I’d say give these a shot.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Phenomenal Value
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The JLAB GO Pods ANC Transparent Purple earbuds are a phenomenal set of earbuds at this price point. For $29.99(MSRP) you get a bunch of features found on much higher priced earbuds, and they sound pretty good considering the price.
Opening the box you will find the earbuds already in the case, and you get large, medium, and small tips for the right fit for your ears.
There is no charge cable included because it's already incorporated into the case. This is a nice feature because you'll never misplace your charge cord, but if anything happens to it, it would render the case useless.
As mentioned earlier, the sound quality is surprising good for the price. The sound great with the JLab Signature EQ curve, and there are a couple other presets, and you can even customize the EQ to better suit your liking. The only con I have with these earbuds is that the sound volume is low compared to other brands. You need to turn up the volume considerably more to get the same amount of output from most other brands, but for $30... it's a very small con. You also get Music Mode, and Movie Mode, which seems to widen the sound field.
The JLab GO Pods also have noise reduction capabilities, which is crazy at this MSRP. You get three modes, which is the standard for ANC, which are OFF, Noise Canceling, and Be Aware, which is also know and Ambient mode. The modes are also able to be customized in case you want more or less noise canceling or awareness. On top of that the noise canceling works very well.
The microphone also works surprisingly well. Even in noisy environments people are able to hear me clearly. I have several higher priced earbuds that don't perform as well as these in this aspect.
The Go Pods are also IP55 rated, which means they can handle sweat and splashes.
JLab's app has really impressed me. The ease of use, and all the features you have access to, like being able to customizing the touch controls, EQ, and ANC modes.
Battery life is also impressive. The box says you get 24 hours total. The case holds 17 hours, and each earbud holds 7 hours. You could technically get 31 hours if you used just one earbud at a time.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Connectivity, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cute, Fun, Translucent Purple Earbuds
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I own several JLab products. Each and every one of them have served me well. They are easy to setup, simple to use, and perform great.
One of the best things JLab does is include an illustrated step-by-step Quick Start Guide. Too many tech devices don't, opting instead for online or 'in app' user manuals (which to me, is unhelpful and annoying). There is a JLab app. It's basic, but organzied well. Switch between audio control Modes - Noise Cancelling or Be Aware; Music or Movie. There's Equalizer settings. Plus, if you simply want to relax and listen to Ambient Sounds, there are choices for that. The app also shows you battery levels for each of the earbuds, as well as, the case.
Once you learn the touch controls, you're good to go. Sometimes I have to go back and refer to the User Guide, but that's what it's there for.
As for the design of these JLab GO Pop ANC True Wireless Earbuds, well ... the translucent purple color is awesome. They are really really pretty! The charging case is tiny and compact (easy to tuck away inside a pocket, purse, or backpack), and has it's own USB-C short cable attached to the case itself. This is a handy feature I'm familiar with from my other JLab earbuds.
Sound quality was what I would expect. Audio was clear and crisp, both for music and on calls. These earbuds fit snug and secure in your ears so you can comfortably wear them for extended workout sessions, when listening to audiobooks or music, and during lengthy phone calls. You'll almost forget that you're wearing them. Another awesome feature is being able to connect these earbuds to more than one device at a time.
I love these JLab GO Pop purple earbuds!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Cool Color - Nice Budget ANC Buds
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I’ve had a chance to try out the new JLab Go Pop ANC pods for a little over a week at work and around the house. I’ve used plenty of JLab buds and headphones over the years and have always been fairly satisfied with their design and execution. The Go Pop’s are an entry level ANC earbud with decent specs that make them easy to live with.
Features
The Go Pop’s feature an in-ear design with 3 different sizes of eartips. These are IP 55 rated, so they are sweat resistant (do not submerge these buds). The buds and case have a maximum of 24hrs of combined battery life with each bud having an individual run time of 6 hours with ANC on or 7.5 hours with it off. The case has an integrated USB-C charge cable that can add 1 hour in 10 minutes of charging. It doesn’t come with a charging brick, which is the norm nowadays. The Go Pop’s also have a Bluetooth 5.4 radio, which is the latest iteration of Bluetooth. The rated range is 30ft, but I have had no issue exceeding 40ft outside with line of site to my phone.
Pairing was very easy as it is compatible with Google Fast Pair (I’m on Android). Pulling the buds out of their case for the first time prompted an automatic popup on my Pixel phone, and with a tap I was connected. The buds feature multipoint connectivity allowing it to be tied to multiple devices.
Fit/Comfort
I found the buds to be pretty comfortable with the rubber tips. They held into my ear OK, and didn’t feel any discomfort after wearing them all day at work. The material used on the buds is a fairly smooth plastic. I have been using several other buds, including some JLab ones, over the years that have a slightly rubberized outer coating. That coating helps the buds stick into my ear and limits the holding power required of the eartip. The Go Pop’s don’t have that benefit, so they rely fully on the eartip to hold themselves in place. I did find that normal office wear they held in just fine, but vigorous movement could shake them free. These were as 2.5/5 for the fit because of that – not uncomfortable, but not super confident that they would stay in place.
Controls
The controls are pretty straightforward and can be customized in the companion app. The buds have the ability to control the system volume, which is nice. You have the option to bind controls on each bud to 1, 2, or 3 taps, or a press and hold. The controls rely on you tapping the outer face of the buds, which is touch sensitive. I didn’t have any trouble hitting the right spot on the earbud to activate the desired control, and I also didn’t have any issues with erroneous taps being picked up. The only negative I found was there was a slight delay in the action being performed. It happened a few times, which would cause me to try the command again only for it to be performed twice. Once I got used to the slight delay I stopped having these issues, but it’s something to keep in mind.
Sound
Sound out of the buds is OK. There are 4 EQ options – Signature, Balanced, Bass Boost, and Custom. I like to listen to audiobooks at work along with music. I tried out the balanced EQ for the audiobooks, but it ended up sound very flat and dull. The Signature sounded the best for audiobooks and listening to less dynamic audio. Bass Boost adds more bottom end accentuation which I found helped my music sound more impactful. However, the Bass is very limited so don’t expect a massive difference. While I don’t expect a ton of bass out of an earbud these came up a little shorter than I expected. Highs and mids sounded fine but the response time/sensitivity of the buds makes for a little softer sound. For regular music listening they sound pretty good, and I had no issues with them. It really only cropped up with my audiobooks where I could hear the missing crispness in the voice.
Noise cancelling and hear through worked fine. The noise cancelling really relies on a good fit of the earbud tips. I did find the noise cancelling to be more akin to noise dampening as I didn’t feel truly isolated like I have felt with more expensive ANC earbuds. These have only 2 mics to track external noise, so it is very directional in what in truly blocks out. More expensive buds will have 2+ mics per bud, which captures a more accurate sound environment. This isn’t really a knock against the Go Pop’s as there is a huge cost difference between them and the really good ANC buds. Hear through on the other hand worked great and external sounds were nicely reproduced.
Calls worked out well in a moderate-noise environment like an office. They picked up my voice without any issue and for the most part my surroundings were left out of the conversation. Using them outside in the wind is a real issue, but that is consistent with every earbud I have used.
Overall
I think these are pretty good earbuds for the price. They aren’t going to blow you away with sound or the ANC, but both features are good for this price point. The purple color, while not necessarily my cup of tea, looks pretty cool. My daughter plans to take them from me to use on our upcoming vacation. She will be more than happy with them, and I know they won’t give her any trouble when using them. I have liked JLab’s various audio offerings over the years and bought quite a few of their products. I’ve never had a bad experience, so if these fit your budget then I don’t think you can go wrong here.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
JLab I See You With The Translucent Colors
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All right first of all, i have to give JLab their flowers for aiming at these products towards the older gen Z and millennials. I know translucent casing products are making a comeback but for the younger ones reading this, having devices like these, you felt like you were the coolest.
Anyways before starting my review here are my pros and cons:
***Pros:
- Great battery life
- Translucent Atomic Purple
- ANC
- Button Customization
- Product to price ratio
- C plug charging
- IP55 Waterproof Rating
Cons:
- Fit is dependent on persons Ear
Ive purchased a few JLab products in the past, specially the base models of headphones/earphones, and they like to keep their packaging simple (in a good way). Printed in the box, you get a summary of what these earphones do. Inside you get the product, a little bit of paperwork, and different size ear tips. All of this will definitely not wow the consumer, but one has to realize they put all of the resources on to their product which is a good thing. Pairing was easy, no need to push extra buttons, and can start listening to content right away. These are true wireless headphones, meaning no need for the right earbud for the left one to work. These earpieces are also IP55 rated meaning, sweat and some rain will do it no harm. The ANC is not the greatest but will still keep some sounds out making it better while being in a noisy environment. The touch controls are pretty responsive, and the app will allow you to remap the commands to your liking (I have mine set up similar to the apple ones)
Sound: Now we get to the most important part. For what JLab is asking price wise, you get a lot for your money. At first, I was ready to write these earphones off because they sounded flat out of the box, but let me tell you how wrong I was. After downloading the APP, my perspective changed so much. In there, I was able to choose from 3 presets from JLab, and make my own on the 4th one. I am not a audio person who researches the nit and gritty, so sorry if you were looking for a detailed breakdown like that. But for a casual listener who just wants to have music in certain situations here is my rating:
- Base 3/5: Not the greatest but will still scratch some of that itch in a pinch.
- Vocals 4/5: voices are clear and easy to understand
- Instruments and Beats 3/5: Certain instruments and beats will sound fine while others sound flat and low
After playing with the equalizer both in app and on Spotify, i tried pushing these earphones to the limit, but in some parts it did fine while in others it still needed a bit of tweaking. But in all honesty, i cannot ask much out of the drivers at this price point they sound great for what they are.
Now who would i recommend this for: People who are in a pinch, who lost their headphones and need something fast. Someone who needs a second or third set of headphones for doing yard work or like dirty work.(Ex. I would of loved these when working in electrical). I would also recommend these for people who cannot afford the greatest and latest from other brands but still want to listen to music. To end this review, I have tried other brands SC, AKR, the other J, mostly for work, but when it comes to functionality and sound, would definitely choose this one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Earpods That Punch Above Their Weight
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I picked these up for my daughter who recently had her air pods eaten by our dog. She uses her ear pods all day now that shes on summer break, talking to friends while playing video games. So when I saw these I figured it was worth a shot and a lot cheaper than buying a new set of Air pods.
Pros
Good sound quality
Functional Active Noise Cancellation
Good battery life
Cons
Can get uncomfortable after a while
The build quality of these is about what you would expect for a product of this price. They are cheaper plastic and the case is pretty lightweight and flimsy feeling. I'm not counting that against the product though given the price. Whats nice is having color choices, something you don't see from a lot of other brands. My daughter opted for the purple.
Sound quality of the ear pods is pretty good. I can't distinguish a difference in them vs other non pro level ear pods. I wouldn't say they are exceptional in any regard or get very loud, but listening to music on them is enjoyable and conversations come through clear.
The noise cancellation works really well on these which caught me by surprise. If something is loud enough its definitely going to come over the earpods, but for most things you're gonna be pleasantly unaware. Even people talking at you have to get your attention so that you can disable the ANC or try your best at lip reading. I did experience a problem at first with the ANC not working. It had something to do with the case and the associated app. I never figured out exactly what the issue was, but charging the case fully allowed me to enable ANC, even though the ear pods weren't in it. Haven't had the issue since.
The touch controls works great, aren't overly sensitive or anything. After initial setup using the app, the use of the app is no longer necessary since the touch controls cover every aspect needed for the pods. The app itself was very straightforward to use and didn't really have any issues besides the aforementioned ANC issue.
Overall, my daughter is very happy with these ear pods and I'm happy with the amount of features you get for such a little amount of money.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Big Features in an Affordable Package
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Shockingly good for the price. I grabbed these because I needed an affordable option for my daughter and the features you get for the price was shocking to say the least. Active noise cancellation, all-day battery life, attached usb charging, and JLab app customization - you're getting features normally reserved for premium earbud headphones in a very affordable package.
Sound:
The sound quality is better than expected for the price point. I only spent a few minutes tweaking the sound on these earbuds but I was more than satisfied with the results. The base was plenty punchy and they sounded great for music and movies. My daughter mainly uses them with her tablet to watch her favorite movies and shows.
Quality:
The quality is surprisingly good in my opinion. The earbuds magnetically snap into the case for charging and the lid feels incredibly secure.
Price:
Huge value for the price. Typically, I have lower expectations when purchasing headphones in this price range. But these JLab earbuds deliver in every way it matters and have completely transformed my expectations. The battery also boasts 7+ hours on a charge and 24 hour with the case - which we found to be accurate.
We are very happy with the JLab Go earbuds and I have already purchased another set for my other daughter. The only feature we found lacking was the ANC but, you consider their affordability, they were much better than average.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
JLabs are the Go-To for Affordable Earbuds
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I saw JLab was releasing a transparent line of earbuds, the JLab Go Pods ANC Transparent that were a trip back to the 90’s nostalgia of transparent electronic plastic like the N64 controllers and iMac computers! I decided to pickup a pair, as I just sent my last set of JLabs through the wash for 1 too many times.
Pros:
- Good sound for Price.
- Small Case.
- 90’s Transparent Electronic nostalgia.
Cons:
- ANC doesn’t work well.
- Cable attached to Case is concerning.
Pairing & Software:
I really like JLabs because of how easy it is to pair their earbuds; I’ve never had an issue. The Go Pop ANC were no exception. As soon as I opened the case, my phone detected the earbuds, and I was able to pair them without issue.
The JLAB software is just as simple to use as the pairing. Just select your earbud model to see the current charge details and settings. For the Go Pop ANC there are Noise Control Modes which enables Active Noise Canceling (ANC) or Be Aware mode. There is an Equalizer mode with 3 presets: JLab Signature, Balanced, and Bass Boost, plus a Custom balance for saving your own preferred profile.
One of my favorite parts about JLab earbuds is the customization of the touch controls, each earbud can have 4 preset touch actions, for a total of 8 controls. These can be swapped around based on a preset list of actions, it would be nice to see the ability to open a select application or custom actions, but I found the current list of actions fit most of my use cases.
Beyond that, the software allows you to switch between Music or Movie Mode, set the Safe Hearing limit to prevent hearing loss, and check for updates. There’s not a ton of settings, but just enough to cover all the uses for a normal user. This is a solid set of budget earbuds.
Look & Feel:
JLAB nailed the 90’s transparent electronics nostalgia looks and feel with the Go Pop ANC Earbuds. These have that transparent matte plastic look and feel, with the little LED lights shining through when charging. I always liked the cool transparent electronics, my first Gameboy color was that transparent purple one, it’s just cool to see it come back around!
My only complaint is the design decision to attach a short charging cable to the earbuds instead of included a charging port. When the cable inevitably breaks, then you will not be able to charge the earbud case. At least it is a USB-C plug, but I would have preferred a plug instead of a built-in cable.
Sound & Mic Quality:
I’m going to first say that JLAB has been dominating the budget earbud range, I cannot even think of another brand that compares. The Go Pop ANC True Wireless Earbuds are right in that range with a MSRP of $35.99, but as of now are currently on sale for $29.99!
Keeping in mind the price range of these earbuds, the sound quality is pretty good. These earbuds deliver plenty of sound, keeping it balanced and not distorting the sound at higher volumes. If you enable the Safe Hearing mode, you might find the sound of the earbuds to be below what you’d like but keep in mind that is by design. The Mic quality was surprisingly good, I was able to talk and be heard when in noisy environments or when talking softly with background noise. The Go Pop ANC were not great at cutting out the background noise but were still able to pickup my voice in most situations well enough for the other side of the call to hear me.
ANC & Aware Mode:
For the fact that the JLab Go Pop ANC have ANC in their name, you’d expect it to be a main feature. Unfortunately, the ANC is barely functional. At best it cuts down on the outside noise, muffling loud sounds and cutting out soft static noises like the hum of an electronic device. But overall, the Go Pop ANC doesn’t work well for ANC. The Be Aware mode works well, letting in the background noise so you can be aware of your surroundings. I found the Be Aware mode was much more noticeable of a difference than the ANC or ANC off.
Conclusion:
If you’re expecting amazing ANC from the JLab Go Pop ANC, I’ve got some bad news for you. But if you’re just looking for a good pair of affordable earbuds that can crank out some good sounding tunes and take a call without issue, these are a great option. I’ll always keep a pair of JLabs around the house, or 2, and continue to recommend them as a solid earbud option!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Fit, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Anc performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly good ear buds.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Surprisingly good for that price. Fit my ears pretty well not snug but didn’t fall off. Only thing to gripe about is the controls. Wasn’t too intuitive and sometimes results were not what I intended. Sound is very decent. Though the stay alert mode was not much different from no ANC mode.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Connectivity, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice little earbuds
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Light, easy and comfortable to wear. Excellent sound and pair really fast with my iPhone .
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Fit, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small but powerful
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this for my wife as a backup to her AirPod Pros. Fits in her little handbag with no bulk and sound quality if pretty good. Battery life as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The blue strobe lights make it easy to find
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’m always losing my earbuds so I opted for these because of their bright blue lights that light up when the device is pairing, in use, etc.
Sound quality is pretty good and they keep a charge for a good amount of time. They aren’t the best pair I own, but I snagged them on sale and for the price, they’re a good value.
I think my only con is the brightness and color make them a magnet for my toddlers.