Jlab Go Air Pop Vs. Beats Studio Buds Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Beats Studio Buds IPX4

JLab Go Air Pop IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the JLab Go Air Pop's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the JLab Go Air Pop, Beats Studio Buds 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

Weight

Beats Studio Buds 5.1g

JLab Go Air Pop 7.4g

The JLab Go Air Pop have a weight of 7.4g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.

Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g are lighter than the JLab Go Air Pop with a difference -2.3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Go Air Pop are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop are resistant to sweat

Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Beats Studio Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Beats Studio Buds 8.2mm

JLab Go Air Pop 6mm

The JLab Go Air Pop driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the device.

Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 2.2mm , 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds 20Hz

JLab Go Air Pop 20Hz

JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds 20,000Hz

JLab Go Air Pop 20,000Hz

The JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Beats Studio Buds 100.5dB/mW

JLab Go Air Pop 103dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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.

Beats Studio Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100.5dB/mW. How loud a device is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Beats Studio Buds 8hours

JLab Go Air Pop 8hours

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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Beats Studio Buds's battery life is equal to that of the JLab Go Air Pop . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Beats Studio Buds 16hours

JLab Go Air Pop 24hours

This is given by the vendor, and the JLab Go Air Pop's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 8 hours

Charge Time

Beats Studio Buds 1.5hours

JLab Go Air Pop 2.2hours

It requires 2.2 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air Pop's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 0.7 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Beats Studio Buds too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Beats Studio Buds v5.2

JLab Go Air Pop v5.1

JLab Go Air Pop have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Beats Studio Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of JLab Go Air Pop . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Beats Studio Buds 10meters

JLab Go Air Pop 10meters

The JLab Go Air Pop have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Beats Studio Buds have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Go Air Pop

Has Aac

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Go Air Pop will work well with your iPhone. If you intend 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 Beats Studio Buds 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Beats Studio Buds 6only

JLab Go Air Pop 2only

JLab Go Air Pop have 2 microphones.

While the Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6, more than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

The Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

Beats Studio Buds ✗

JLab Go Air Pop -42dBV/Pa

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

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Also the Beats Studio Buds too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Beats Studio Buds 2only

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

The Beats Studio Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Beats Studio Buds also support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The Beats Studio Buds too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Beats Studio Buds ✗

JLab Go Air Pop 2Years

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.

Has Voice Prompts

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Beats Studio Buds too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

Beats Studio Buds also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Beats Studio Buds	JLab Go Air Pop
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	5.1g	7.4g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8.2mm	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100.5dB/mW	103dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	24hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2.2hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	mic sensitivity	✗	-42dBV/Pa
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jlab Go Air Pop Vs. Beats Studio Buds Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included