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A Review By Comparison of the Jlab Go Air Vs. Powerbeats Pro

Last updated on Mar 14, 2023   6 min read
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JLab Go Air

JLab Go Air

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Reasons why you might like the JLab Go Air

Overall Score 4.9 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating of IP44
  • Battery Life of 5 hours
  • Number Of Microphones of 2 only
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Powerbeats Pro

Powerbeats Pro

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Reasons why you might like the Powerbeats Pro

Overall Score 4.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating of IPX4
  • Battery Life of 9 hours
  • Number Of Microphones of 2 only

A summary of the review by feature comparison

Category Features JLab Go Air Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN ingress protection (ip) rating IP44 IPX4
weight 10g 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 8mm 12mm
lowest frequency 20Hz 10Hz
highest frequency 20000Hz
sound pressure level 103dB/mW
has a neodymium magnet
POWER battery life 5hours 9hours
battery life of charging case 15hours 24hours
charge time 1.5hours 0.7hours
battery power 43mAh
has a battery level indicator
CONNECTIVITY bluetooth version v5 v5
maximum bluetooth range 10meters 10meters
has aac
MICROPHONE number of microphones 2only 2only
mic sensitivity -38dBV/Pa
EXTRAS supports fast charging
control panel placed on a device
warranty period 2Years
has voice prompts
travel bag is included
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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JLab Go Air IP44
Powerbeats Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating is read as, the first number of 4 denotes that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire, and of liquids 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, 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

The JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We prefer 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

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

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

Wingtips Included

JLab Go Air
Powerbeats Pro

The Powerbeats Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually 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 ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JLab Go Air
Powerbeats Pro

The 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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Sound Quality

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JLab Go Air
Powerbeats Pro

The JLab Go Air sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JLab Go Air 8mm
Powerbeats Pro 12mm

The JLab Go Air have a unit size of 8mm 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 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 , many people have a misconception 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.

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 implies that Powerbeats Pro can produce a juicier bass than the JLab Go Air

Highest Frequency

JLab Go Air 20000Hz
Powerbeats Pro

The JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes 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, if used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.

Power

Battery Life

JLab Go Air 5hours
Powerbeats Pro 9hours

JLab Go Air's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. 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.

Powerbeats Pro's battery life is more than that of JLab Go Air by 4 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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

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 is said to have a full charge of 15 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage 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, represents 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 alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.

Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Connectivity

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 enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, 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

JLab Go Air have a 10meters distance connecting 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 the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Powerbeats Pro will work fine with your MacBook. 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.

Microphone

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 enable 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 calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up.

JLab Go Air
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Extras

Supports Fast Charging

JLab Go Air
Powerbeats Pro

The Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JLab Go Air
Powerbeats Pro

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

Powerbeats Pro also 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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JLab Go Air
Powerbeats Pro

JLab Go Air have 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

The Powerbeats Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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