The JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless are inexpensive Bluetooth earbuds. They have a straightforward design, with no companion app or active noise cancelling (ANC). However, they have a few EQ presets for sound customization, which helps set them apart from other cheap earbuds. The case has a built-in charging cable, and you can get the buds and case in a few different bright colors.
Our Verdict
The JLab Audio GO Air POP are satisfactory for neutral sound. They have a bass-heavy sound profile using the default EQ, 'JLab Signature.' Mixes have extra rumble, punch, and boom, but it's well-balanced overall, so instruments and lead vocals are present and clear. A dip and a peak in the mid-treble can make cymbals dull or piercing, depending on their pitch. But overall, these buds are suitable for many genres, and if you prefer a different sound, you can choose between a few EQ presets. Unfortunately, like most in-ears, their passive soundstage seems closed-off, as if sound comes from inside your head rather than speakers around you.
- Onboard EQ presets.
- No companion app.
The JLab Audio GO Air POP are good for commute and travel. They have a decently comfortable fit and a compact case that makes them easy to carry around. Their nine-hour battery life is long enough to last through a commute or long flight, and they store about three extra charges in the case, so you can top them up if the battery dies when you're on the go. They hardly leak any audio, so your music won't bother people nearby, but unfortunately, they lack ANC and struggle to cut out the low rumble of bus and plane engines.
- Passively block out ambient chatter.
- 30-hour total battery life.
- No ANC feature.
The JLab Audio GO Air POP are great for sports and fitness. They're compact earbuds that are stable enough to stay in place during workouts, although they may fall out of your ears if you make big movements. They have onboard music controls, so you can change the track or turn up the volume without taking out your phone. They also feel sturdy enough to survive a few accidental drops and bumps and have an IPX4 rating for water resistance.
- IPX4 rating for water resistance.
- Good stability.
- No ANC feature.
The JLab Audio GO Air POP are decent for office use. Their continuous battery life is long enough to last you through a 9–5 workday without recharging, and they hardly leak any audio, so you can turn up your music without bothering co-workers sitting nearby. They also do a good job of passively blocking out mid-range noise like ambient chatter. However, they don't support multi-device pairing, and their somewhat deep in-ear fit may cause some fatigue if you wear them all day.
- Passively block out ambient chatter.
- 30-hour total battery life.
- Ηigh Βluetooth latency.
- No ANC feature.
The JLab Audio GO Air POP aren't suitable for wireless gaming. They can connect to Βluetooth-compatible PCs as well as Android and iOS devices but have too much latency for gaming. As Bluetooth-only headphones, they can't connect to PlayStation or Xbox consoles.
The JLab Audio GO Air POP are truly wireless headphones; you can't use them wired.
The JLab Audio GO Air POP are alright for phone calls. Their integrated mic makes your voice sound clear and full-bodied but struggles to separate it from background noise, so your voice can be drowned out if you use them to take a call in a loud setting. They also lack ANC and struggle to block out bass range noise, although they isolate you from a good amount of mid-range noise like office chatter.
- Mic has a decent recording quality.
- Mic has mediocre noise handling.
Changelog
- Updated Sep 25, 2024: We rewrote parts of this review to keep it up to date.
- Updated May 14, 2024: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the JLab Audio JBuds 3 True Wireless in App Support.
- Updated Dec 19, 2023: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Anker Soundcore P25i/P20i True Wireless in Noise Isolation.
- Updated Jul 17, 2023: Made minor changes to the text bring it up to date.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The JLab Audio GO Air POP come in eight official colorways: 'Black,' Navy,' 'Lilac,' 'Rose' (red), 'Slate,' 'Pink,' 'Violet,' and 'Teal.' JLab also produces special Limited Editions from time to time, such as 'My Little Pony' variants. We tested the 'Black' earbuds; here is their label.
If you encounter another variant, please let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
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The JLab Audio GO Air POP are cheap Bluetooth earbuds that perform well for their price. They have a roughly nine-hour continuous battery life, which exceeds other cheap earbuds', including the JLab Audio JBuds Air Truly Wireless. Unlike many budget-friendly options, like the Skullcandy Dime 3 True Wireless or the OnePlus Buds Z Truly Wireless, they also offer basic sound customization features.
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The JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless and the Skullcandy Smokin' Buds/Buds XT True Wireless are budget in-ears with similar sound profiles designed for everyday use. They have similar battery life performance, but the JLab provide slightly more continuous battery life and much more battery life if you include charges via the case. The JLab also feel slightly better built and feature a superior integrated microphone, making them the better choice for commuters and people who like taking calls on the go.
The JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless and the JBL Vibe Buds True Wireless are budget-friendly earbuds with different strengths. If you make a lot of phone calls, the JLab are a good choice because their mic does a better job separating your voice from any noise around you. They're also better at blocking out the sound of chatty coworkers than the JBL. On the other hand, the JBL charge faster and come with a companion app that lets you customize their sound.
The JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless and the Anker Soundcore P25i are similar budget-friendly earbuds with slight differences. Although both buds are well-built and have similarly fair battery performances, the JLab are able to block out more ambient sound. Conversely, the Anker are more comfortable and have companion app support, which offers a lot more EQ presets than what the JLab have built-in.
The JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless are better for most purposes than the Skullcandy Dime True Wireless. The JLab have a much more comfortable fit, a better overall mic performance, and a significantly better battery performance. They also have a somewhat better noise isolation performance and sound customization features, unlike the Skullcandy. On the other hand, the Skullcandy have a more balanced sound profile that some may prefer.
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