A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JLab Go Air IP44

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

IP ratings is the rank 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 protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating for solids indicates that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire, 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.

In comparison to the JLab Go Air, Powerbeats Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

JLab Go Air 10g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g are heavier than the JLab Go Air by of 10.3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JLab Go Air ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JLab Go Air ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JLab Go Air ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JLab Go Air have sweat resistance

Powerbeats Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JLab Go Air ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

JLab Go Air ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JLab Go Air 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 Powerbeats Pro also have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

JLab Go Air ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JLab Go Air stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both Powerbeats Pro, and JLab Go Air have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JLab Go Air 8mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

The JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by the device.

Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Go Air 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JLab Go Air 20Hz

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

The JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that Powerbeats Pro make sound with a juicier bass than the JLab Go Air

Highest Frequency

JLab Go Air 20000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sound Pressure Level

JLab Go Air 103dB/mW

Powerbeats Pro ✗

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air's measurement is 103dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

JLab Go Air ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JLab Go Air have neodymium magnets, when used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

JLab Go Air 5hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

JLab Go Air's battery life is 5 hours, a device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

Powerbeats Pro's battery life is more than that of JLab Go Air by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JLab Go Air 15hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JLab Go Air's case has a charge of 15 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Powerbeats Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of JLab Go Air by 9 hours

Charge Time

JLab Go Air 1.5hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Powerbeats Pro takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Go Air by 0.8 hours

Battery Power

JLab Go Air 43mAh

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JLab Go Air's battery power is 43mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JLab Go Air ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Bluetooth Version

JLab Go Air v5

Powerbeats Pro v5

The JLab Go Air have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Powerbeats Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the JLab Go Air . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JLab Go Air 10meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

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

Powerbeats Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Go Air

Has Aac

JLab Go Air ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Powerbeats Pro will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

JLab Go Air 2only

Powerbeats Pro 2only

The JLab Go Air have 2 microphones.

While the Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2, equal to that of the JLab Go Air . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Mic Sensitivity

JLab Go Air -38dBV/Pa

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JLab Go Air microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness 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 voice that the microphone can pick up.

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Supports Fast Charging

JLab Go Air ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JLab Go Air ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Powerbeats Pro too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JLab Go Air 2Years

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JLab Go Air 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 following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JLab Go Air ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Travel Bag Is Included

JLab Go Air ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Supports Fast Charging

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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