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JLab GO PODS ANC vs OnePlus Nord Buds 3R

What GO PODS ANC does better (1) and where Nord Buds 3R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JLab GO PODS ANC
JLab · 2025GO PODS ANC
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
OnePlus Nord Buds 3R
OnePlus · 2025Nord Buds 3R
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
5.6Noise control & calls5.4
4.2Battery9.4

Why is GO PODS ANC better than Nord Buds 3R?

  1. Microphones4 vs 22×

Why is Nord Buds 3R better than GO PODS ANC?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 12 h+60%
  2. Total with charging case26 h vs 54 h2.1×
  3. Driver size10 mm vs 12.4 mm+24%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size10 mm12.4 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity99 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Noise reduction (claimed)40 dB—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones42
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h12 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Total with charging case26 h54 h
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Latency200 ms—
Low-latency game modeYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.2 g—
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursBlack, Lilac, Sage—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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