Overall Score 6.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JLab Go Air Pop | JBL Tour Pro 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | ✗ |
weight | 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 | 6mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 103dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 2.2hours | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.1 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 2only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✗ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -42dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✗ | ✓ |
has find earbuds feature | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the level 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 say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the JLab Go Air Pop's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes 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.
JLab Go Air Pop have a weight of 7.4g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
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 cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
JLab Go Air Pop are resistant to sweat
JBL Tour Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JLab Go Air Pop have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Tour Pro 2 and JLab Go Air Pop have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
The JLab Go Air Pop stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background noise while preventing the device music from leaking out .
Both JBL Tour Pro 2, and JLab Go Air Pop have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology 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 determines the sound made by the device.
JBL Tour Pro 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 4mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, 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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is
more 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 not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and 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 recharging the case itself.
JBL Tour Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 6 hours
It takes 2.2 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air Pop's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
JLab Go Air Pop have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and case.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
JLab Go Air Pop have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
JLab Go Air Pop have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Tour Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of JLab Go Air Pop
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JLab Go Air Pop have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Tour Pro 2 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Go Air Pop will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 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.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 microphones are 6,
more than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
JLab Go Air Pop microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa. The size 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 earbud microphone can recognize.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Tour Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.
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.
Also the JBL Tour Pro 2 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 can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The JLab Go Air Pop have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The JLab Go Air Pop, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
JBL Tour Pro 2 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.
The JLab Go Air Pop support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Tour Pro 2 also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The JLab Go Air Pop come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.