Overall Score 6.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JLab Go Air Pop | Powerbeats Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 7.4g | 20.3g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ |
driver unit size | 6mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | ✗ | |
sound pressure level | 103dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 2.2hours | 0.7hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.1 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 2only | 2only |
mic sensitivity | -42dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | 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 rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the JLab Go Air Pop's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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, Powerbeats Pro 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
JLab Go Air Pop have a weight of 7.4g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g
are heavier than the JLab Go Air Pop by of 12.9g
True wireless devices 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 a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.
Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Powerbeats Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JLab Go Air Pop are resistant to sweat
Powerbeats Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
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.
The Powerbeats Pro also have stereo speakers
JLab Go Air Pop sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Powerbeats Pro, and JLab Go Air Pop have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The JLab Go Air Pop have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.
Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 6mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
Powerbeats Pro make sound with a juicier bass than the JLab Go Air Pop
The JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
The sound pressure level, 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.
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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Powerbeats Pro's battery life is
more than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the JLab Go Air Pop's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Powerbeats Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
equal to that of the JLab Go Air Pop
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.
Powerbeats Pro takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 1.5 hours
JLab Go Air Pop have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The JLab Go Air Pop use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
The JLab Go Air Pop have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Powerbeats Pro 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 to connect via Bluetooth.
Powerbeats Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JLab Go Air Pop
JLab Go Air Pop support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 iPad. 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 Powerbeats Pro 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.
The JLab Go Air Pop have 2 microphones.
The Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2,
equal to that of the JLab Go Air Pop
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
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 voice that the microphone can recognize.
The JLab Go Air Pop support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
JLab Go Air Pop have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JLab Go Air Pop, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Powerbeats Pro too have a control panel on them.
The 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.
JLab Go Air Pop support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The JLab Go Air Pop come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Powerbeats Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.