review – No matter how many earbuds and headphones I buy or get for review, I’m always intrigued by new designs and the possibility of getting something that fits my needs better than I imagined. Every day when I walk a mile between the train station and work, I worry that the Apple Airpods I’m wearing will fall out of my ears and I’ll lose one or two. I’ve promised myself to buy the gadgets on sale to attach them to my ears, but I haven’t done so yet. So when I got a chance to check out these JLab Audio GO Air Sport earbuds, you can understand why I was intrigued.
What is it?
The JLab Audio GO Air Sport earbuds offer over 8 hours of playback per earbud, plus an additional 24+ hours from the charging case that includes an integrated USB cable. Also features IP55 sweat-resistant ergonomic ear hooks, built-in MEMS microphones in each earbud, and touch sensors to control volume and track controls, as well as play/pause, answer calls, and activate your smart assistant. Built-in equalizer Add JLab Signature, Balanced and Bass Boost modes without the need for an app.
what’s in the box
1 x JLab Audio GO Air Sport Earbuds
3 x plastic tips
1 x User Manual
Design and Features
feature
Specification
speaker: Φ6mm dynamic driver
output: 103±3db
microphone: MEMS -42dB+/-3dB
Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
impedance: 16Ω
Battery Life: 8+ hours of use per earbud
Total play time: 32+ hours total
support: 60+ hours
input power: 40 mA
Earbud battery: 43mAh lithium polymer
Earbuds charging time: 2.2 hours (just in case)
Charging case battery: 350mAh Li-polymer rechargeable
Case charging time: 2 hours
Charging plug: Type A
Version: Bluetooth 5.1
scope: over 30 feet
protocol: HSP/HFP/A2DP/AVRCP
Codec: SBC/AAC
weight: 57.5g (earbuds + case), 6.2g per earbud, 45.1g for charging case
Intellectual property level: IP55 (earbuds only)
Warranty: 2 years warranty
The JLab Audio GO Air Sport earbuds come with a charging case with a built-in USB charging cable. They also have wraparound parts to ensure they stay in place in your ears. Each earbud has touch controls on the outside and charging contacts on the inside. There is a place on the edge of the case to attach a strap/lanyard.
Performance
Of course, the first thing I did was charge the earphones. I use one of my powerful power stations to do this.
Setting up Bluetooth is quick and easy, just like any other earbud. These earbuds fit my ears very comfortably and are very safe to wear while doing any activity.
Telephone: The calls on both sides were clear and I didn’t experience any disconnects.
music: These headphones are for convenience and not in the audiophile category. But once you’ve picked the right gel tips to fit your ears properly, they sound great and fit easily over your ears. I listened to some flamenco guitars, contemporary jazz, gospel and R&B, and they all sounded good enough for basic everyday listening. They work great when exercising, cycling or just relaxing.
Overall, based on the comfort of wearing them, good charge life, and overall good performance, I decided to take them to work with to have safe earbuds when going back and forth to the railroad. They can’t hear anything near my Apple Airpods, but they’re definitely good enough for any non-critical listening.
what do I like
- comfort while wearing
- Build it USB charging cable
- attractive design
- Solid Bluetooth connection
what would i change
final thoughts
The JLab Audio GO Air Sport earbuds fit very well and are very reliable. They don’t offer audiophile-grade sound quality, but I don’t think that’s the design intent. They sound great and have long battery life, making them a good choice. For the price, they are a good value/cost ratio.
price: $30
Where to buy: JLab website and Amazon
source: Samples for this review are provided by JLab
