JLab Go Air Pop+ Review: The Budget Earbuds That Make Sense

By Editorial Team | April 2026

You do not need to spend real money to get earbuds that are easy to live with. The JLab Go Air Pop+ wins by doing the basics well: long battery life, quick Android pairing, and a price that stays comfortably low at £24.99.

Our picks at a glance

Pick	Product	Price	Best for
Best overall	JLab Go Air Pop+	£24.99	Cheap everyday listening without battery anxiety
Best upgrade	Sony WF-C510	£59.99	Better sound, better app support, and a more polished all-rounder
Best budget	Anker Soundcore P20i	£19.99	Spending even less while still getting a solid feature set

Based on hands-on research, expert review consensus (RTings, Wirecutter, relevant subreddits), and current pricing.

Best overall: JLab Go Air Pop+

JLab Go Air Pop+ — £24.99

This is the pair you buy when you want earbuds that disappear into your routine. The Go Air Pop+ scores 7.1/10, and that feels fair: it is not trying to sound fancy, it is trying to be useful.

Why we picked it:

• 9 hours per charge and 35+ hours total means you can go days before thinking about the case.
• Google Fast Pair and Bluetooth 5.3 make setup on Android quick and connection stable for the price.
• Dual Connect lets you use either earbud alone, which is handy for calls, one-ear listening, or stretching battery life.
• EQ3 presets and app support give you some control over the sound instead of locking you into one tuning.

The trade-off: there is no active noise cancellation, and the sound is decent rather than exciting, so noisy commutes and better-than-basic listeners will outgrow it fast.

Buy the JLab Go Air Pop+ if you want a cheap pair you can trust for commuting, workouts, and backup use.

Best upgrade: Sony WF-C510

Sony WF-C510 — £59.99

This is the move if you want the budget-earbud brief but hate compromises. You get a more refined sound, better overall polish, and a product from a brand that tends to get the fundamentals right without asking flagship money.

Worth it if: you listen more than you fuss, and you want a step up in clarity and finish without jumping into premium pricing.

Best budget pick: Anker Soundcore P20i

Anker Soundcore P20i — £19.99

The P20i undercuts the Go Air Pop+ by a few quid and still gives you the sort of everyday feature set cheap earbuds should have: simple wireless listening, app control, and a case that does the job. It is the sharper value play if you are purely price-led.

Worth it if: you want the lowest sensible spend and can live with a more basic, less proven all-round package.

How we chose

We looked at battery life, pairing speed, app support, single-earbud use, and real-world comfort, then checked current expert consensus from Wirecutter, RTINGS, and recent buyer feedback. For budget earbuds, the winning formula is not audiophile sound; it is fewer annoyances for less money.

Frequently asked questions

Do the JLab Go Air Pop+ have noise cancelling? No. If you ride loud trains, sit in an open-plan office, or want real isolation, this is the wrong category.

Are they good value at £24.99? Yes, because the battery life and easy pairing punch above the price. You are paying for convenience first and sound quality second.

How long should they last in daily use? The battery spec is strong, but like all true wireless earbuds, long-term lifespan depends on charging habits and how hard you use them.

Which cheaper alternative should I consider first? The Anker Soundcore P20i is the obvious one if you want to shave a few pounds off the purchase price and still get a credible budget pair.