Jlab Go Air Pop Vs. Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Review

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the JLab Go Air Pop's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the JLab Go Air Pop, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids The JLab Go Air Pop have a weight of 7.4g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g weigh more than the JLab Go Air Pop with a difference of 1.16g True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JLab Go Air Pop are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds . Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds together. JLab Go Air Pop are resistant to sweat Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc JLab Go Air Pop have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have stereo speakers The JLab Go Air Pop stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out . Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), and JLab Go Air Pop have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The JLab Go Air Pop driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 5mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) make sound with a juicier bass than the JLab Go Air Pop JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air Pop's measurement is 103dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

The JLab Go Air Pop's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.

The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and the JLab Go Air Pop's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 6 hours It requires 2.2 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air Pop's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 1.9 hours JLab Go Air Pop have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.

Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. JLab Go Air Pop have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

JLab Go Air Pop have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of JLab Go Air Pop . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JLab Go Air Pop have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Go Air Pop JLab Go Air Pop support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Go Air Pop will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC as well.

Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate. JLab Go Air Pop have 2 microphones. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) microphones are 6, more than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

The JLab Go Air Pop microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa. The amount of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up.

JLab Go Air Pop support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support fast charging.

This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The JLab Go Air Pop have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the JLab Go Air Pop, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a control panel on them. JLab Go Air Pop have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 1 Years . The JLab Go Air Pop have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

The JLab Go Air Pop come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.