JLab Go Air Pop

Bright, surprisingly versatile sound ; Built-in charging cable ; Useful onboard EQ modes

Harsh-sounding at top volume ; Controls can be fiddly ; Not particularly stylish

The JLab Go Air Pop are super-cheap buds – but they don’t sound cheap, instead offering seriously good value and features for the price.

Light design with small, comfortable earpieces ; Reliable on-ear controls ; Sounds better than anything else at this price

Not the last word in sonic brilliance generally ; Odd fitted charging cable

Before we get carried away, the JLab Go Air Pop are not the last word in sonic brilliance. But if this is where your budget maxes out, you'll get reliable Bluetooth connectivity, killer battery life, comfortable and light earpieces and solid music on...

IPX4 water-resistant ; Long battery life ; 3 preset equaliser settings

Poor call quality ; No noise-cancelling ; Flimsy build quality

If you want to spend as little as possible on a pair of wireless earbuds, the JLab Go Air Pop are about as good and about as cheap as budget headphones get. There are obviously some downsides but all things considered, they're fantastic value for money.

IPX4 rating for water resistance. 30-hour total battery life. Mic has a decent recording quality. Onboard EQ presets. Good stability. Passively block out ambient chatter.

Mic has mediocre noise handling. Ηigh Βluetooth latency. No ANC feature. No companion app.

The JLab Audio GO Air POP are satisfactory for neutral sound. They have a bass-heavy sound profile using the default EQ, 'JLab Signature'. Mixes have extra rumble, punch, and boom, but it's well-balanced overall, so instruments and lead vocals are...

Slim, pocketable design ; Built-in charging cable ; Solid battery life

Cheap plastic build ; No accompanying app ; No ANC

Versatile audio ; Sweat and water-resistant ; Ample battery life ; Built-in EQ settings ; Compact, sleek, and durable design

Poor call quality ; No companion app or extra features ; Finicky controls

The lack of features might turn some consumers off, but what more should you expect from a pair of $20 wireless earbuds? Exactly. Look past these drawbacks and you’ll find the Go Air Pop is the best $20 you can spend right now.