JLab Go Air Pop Lilac
Score: 52/100
JLab Go Air Pop+ Dark Pink
Score: 73/100Rankings
The JLab GO POP+ offers impressive battery life, fast USB-C charging, and app-based sound customization at a budget price. It lacks ANC and premium build quality but excels for Android users who value Google Fast Pair and long playback.
The JLab GO Air Pop delivers impressive total battery life, a lightweight fit, IPX4 resistance and dual-connect capability at a budget price. It lacks USB-C charging, an app, and active noise cancellation, and its latency is high for gaming or video.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 hours | 9 hoursbest | |
9 mbest | 9 mbest | |
6 mmbest | 6 mmbest | |
20 Hzbest | 20 Hzbest | |
20,000 Hzbest | 20,000 Hzbest | |
350 mAhbest | 43 mAh | |
103 dBbest | 103 dBbest | |
16 Ωbest | 16 Ωbest |
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Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Ear Tip Sizes | Small, Medium, Large | S/M/L |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 8 hours | 9 hours |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 350 mAh | 43 mAh |
Charging Port Type | USB-A | USB-C |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers acknowledge the GO Air Pop as a value-focused earbud with standout battery life, solid audio, and a compact fit, but they point out its outdated USB-A charging and lack of an app or ANC, recommending the newer GO Pop+ for those features.
Everyday users praise the long battery life, comfortable small-ear fit, decent sound for the price, and the handy EQ toggle, while repeatedly complaining about the USB-A cable, missing app, overly sensitive touch controls, and the absence of active noise cancellation.
“Battery life is incredible - lasts all week with daily use.”
“Love the JLab app - being able to customize EQ and touch controls is a game-changer.”
“Fits perfectly and stays in during workouts.”
Professional reviewers appreciate the GO POP+ for its impressive battery life, the shift to USB-C, and the inclusion of the JLab app and Google Fast Pair, which bring premium-class features to a sub-$50 price point. The lack of ANC and multipoint is noted but considered acceptable for its price tier.
Everyday users consistently praise the earbud's marathon battery, fast-charging convenience, solid sound and the ability to tweak the sound profile via the app. Complaints focus on the missing ANC, occasional microphone drop-outs, a slippery case and the absence of wireless charging.
