JLab Go Pop+ review

JLab says its Go Air Pop has been upgraded to the Go Pop+, so this is the pair to look at in JLab's cheapest range. The Go Pop+ are about as small as true wireless earbuds get, at 7.8 g for both buds, and JLab lists 9 hours per earbud charge and 35+ hours of total playtime, with 10 minutes of charging giving 1 hour. A USB-C cable is built into the case, so there is nothing extra to carry. The JLab App adds custom EQ, custom controls and a Safe Hearing section, and Be Aware Mode lets outside sound in. Dual Connect means either earbud works alone, IPX4 covers sweat, and Google Fast Pair includes Find My Device. The hardware is basic: 6 mm drivers, SBC and AAC only, and no active noise cancelling, so they suit casual listening more than commutes. JLab's store showed international pricing from our location, so we could not confirm the US price; check JLab's US store.

Who it is for

Kids, gym bags and backups: anyone who wants a cheap, tiny pair with long total battery.

Price

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Key features

• 35+ hours of total playtime, 9 hours per earbud charge
• JLab App with custom EQ, custom controls and a Safe Hearing section
• Be Aware Mode to hear outside sounds
• Dual Connect, so either earbud works on its own
• IPX4 sweat resistance and Google Fast Pair with Find My Device

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Tiny at 7.8 g for the pair
• Strength: Safe Hearing section in the app
• Strength: Integrated USB-C cable built into the case
• Weakness: No active noise cancelling
• Weakness: Only SBC and AAC codecs with 6 mm drivers
• Weakness: JLab shows international pricing from this location, so the US price is unconfirmed here

Key facts

• Battery: 9 hours per charge, 35+ hours total
• Drivers: 6 mm dynamic
• Water resistance: IPX4
• Codecs: SBC, AAC

Where it ranks

JLab Go Pop+ is No. 8 in our Best Budget Wireless Earbuds verdict.