
JLab Go Air Pop Lilac
Score: 52/100
Soundcore A20i
Score: 72/100Rankings

The Soundcore A20i offers impressive battery life, fast charging and a gaming mode at a budget price, but it lacks ANC and premium build quality. It is best suited for commuters, fitness users and gamers who value long playtime over high-end features.

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 m | 10 mbest | |
6 mmbest | 6 mmbest | |
20 Hzbest | 20 Hzbest | |
20,000 Hzbest | 20,000 Hzbest | |
350 mAhbest | — | |
103 dBbest | 98 dB | |
16 Ω | 32 Ωbest |
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| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
Audio(2) | ||
Sensitivity (dB) | 103 dB | 98 dB |
Impedance (Ω) | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
Wireless Range (m) | 9 m | 10 m |
Multipoint Connection | true | false |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 24 months | 18 months |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 35.4 g | 40.8 g |
IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
Ear Tip Sizes | Small, Medium, Large | Small silicone ear tips |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 8 hours | 9 hours |
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GO Air Pop as a value-focused earbud with standout battery life, solid audio, and a compact fit, but they point out its outdated USB-A charging and lack of an app or ANC, recommending the newer GO Pop+ for those features.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.

Professional reviewers view the A20i as a solid budget option that delivers strong bass, good treble, and impressive battery life, especially thanks to its 22 EQ presets and gaming mode. However, they point out fit issues due to small ear tips, the lack of custom EQ, and a flimsy charging case.
Everyday users love the long battery life, clear calls, and the ability to tweak sound via the app, but many complain about the tiny, rough ear tips, a loose fit, and occasional firmware hiccups. The case's cheap feel and lack of volume control are also frequent gripes.
“big sound at a small price”

“very bassy, noticeably muffled”

“Gaming mode really cuts latency”


