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JLab GO POP vs Skullcandy Smokin' Buds

What GO POP does better (1) and where Smokin' Buds wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JLab GO POP
JLab · 2024GO POP
1 advantage≈ $25
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Skullcandy Smokin' Buds
Skullcandy · 2025Smokin' Buds
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $25
Higher score
6.2Battery4.6

Why is GO POP better than Smokin' Buds?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 8 h+12%

Why is Smokin' Buds better than GO POP?

  1. Charging time2.2 h vs 2 h+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity—104 dB
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h8 h
Total with charging case—20 h
Battery capacity—50 mAh
Charging time2.2 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsSBCAAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Weight—41 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Colours—Matcha, Flame, Bone, Smoke, Preppy Blue, Pink, Preppy Sage, True Black
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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