JLab claims that the GO Air POP has a battery life of over 8 hours, but we found this to be an understatement. the JLab GO Air POP lasted 11 hours and 4 minutes at 75 dB peak (SPL) music playback. jLab claims that the case allows 24 hours of charging JLab claims that the case allows for 24 hours of charging, which is consistent with my experience. Listening to Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes, the bassline and bass drum really resonate well despite the lack of bass emphasis, but Jack White’s voice comes out a little louder than expected. becomes very loud and drowns out Jack White’s voice, while the Balanced EQ preset makes the low frequencies very quiet and the voice slightly distorted, making it very unenjoyable. JLab knows all about making small, sturdy, and aesthetically appealing buds, and the Go Air Pop is no different, maintaining the brand’s bold colors and minimalist-looking design while shrinking by 15% compared to previous releases. JLab has also managed to downsize the charging case as well, making it 40% lighter, incredibly small, and pocketable. The coolest element is the built-in USB cable tucked under the case, allowing you to charge on the go with compatible devices and accessories. The magnetic lid feels flimsy, but that’s to be expected given the cost; IPX4 water resistance would be nice, too. It has a microphone for calls and on-board controls, but you wouldn’t know it from looking at this bad boy. Touch controls are supported, allowing you to turn the volume up and down, play and pause audio, skip songs, call the smart assistant, answer calls, and switch between EQ modes.
