Headphones can be found at incredibly cheap prices these days, but quality can vary greatly among the models. That is why we enjoy trying low price options, since, occasionally, we find some that are satisfactorily good for cost.
This week, I have been comparing the Flybuds 3 of Tribit with the Jlab Go Pop Anc. Both provided a perfectly pleasant auditory experience, but each pair is superior to the other in completely different areas, so the choice is reduced to the one that best suits their needs.
Tribit Flybuds 3 have a reasonable price at a list price of $ 39.99 / £ 32, and can be found in Tribit and Amazon. On the other hand, the list price of the JLAB GO Pop Anc is a tempting $ 29.99 / £ 29.99.
Both pairs offer value for money, but they have very notable differences. Next, I have summarized the strengths and weaknesses that I found with the Flybuds 3 of Tribit and the Jlab Go Pop Anc, which I hope will shed some light on which torque will be suitable for you.
If you want to consult a broader range of cheaper options, it will probably benefit from verifying our selection of the best budget headphones.
Design
Satisfactorily light and small, JLAB GO Pop Anc headphones are comfortable to use, although the combination of their bulbous shape and my relatively small ears meant that I needed to play a bit to put them in a good position. If you also have quite small ears, I recommend seeing our guide to the best headphones for small ears to see which one turned out to be the most comfortable during our tests.
The aesthetics of the Black Tribit Flybuds 3 headphones is a bit more extravagant, due to the hooks for the ears, which are designed to help keep the headphones in their place. I tried small and medium sizes, and discovered that I was at some intermediate point, so I did not get any benefit from them. In addition, I found that the adjustment of the headset itself would feel a little less sure than the Anc Go Pop outbreaks.
The JLAB Go Pop Anc load case is satisfactorily small and light, easily adjusted in the palm of my hand smaller than the average. It also has a very useful USB-C load cable, which extends at the bottom of the box. This means that it is a very short cable, but it is very convenient. On the contrary, the Tribit Flybuds 3 case is much larger than the average, at a size of 3.4 x 2 x 1.2 inches / 85.8 x 52.6 x 31.0 mm, and heavy also weighs 3.3 Oz / 93 g.
This is something sorry taking into account its 2,000 mAh built -in battery, which can provide up to 110 hours of battery and serve as an emergency energy bank for a smartphone. I prefer to load my atrial case a little more often for a lighter and more compact case, personally, but it could be beneficial for the right person.
Characteristics
There is an impressive amount of features packed in the compact Jlab Go Pop Anc. They have good Anc for their low price and also have a mode of consciousness. They also have a multiple connection, adjustable tactile controls and a safe audition function, which has a sliding control to adjust the volume limit up to 85 dB.
The Flybuds 3 of Tribit do not have any of these characteristics, which is a shame. However, at least they have a better water resistance, with JLAB that has IP55, and the Flybuds 3 offer a higher IPX8 than the average. This will offer some peace of mind if you are often in situations where your headphones run the risk of getting wet, but IP55 is fine for average use.
However, when it comes to EQ configurations, Flybuds 3 snatch the crown. The Tribit application has six equalization prejustments, and customizer eq is aesthetically pleasant, easy to use and allows me to save multiple personalized equalizations. I also appreciate that you can use one of the prejustments as a basis for the edition, so I can easily adjust them to adapt. The JLAB application, on the other hand, only offers three prejustments of equalization and a personalized equalization, and has a less easy to use customizer.
Sound quality
Until now, the Jlab Go Pop Anc had been directing the race to become my favorite pair. But the tables turned when they were about comparing their sound quality in their default equalization configuration.
The audio quality of Tribito 3 is not perfect, but this is to be expected considering the cost. The media are decently clear; The guitars sound quite prominent, but the voices were not perfectly defined, although this will probably not be remarkable for non -audiphils. And, although it is not ultra clean, the bass is satisfactorily heavy for a couple of budget headphones.
As with the Flybuds 3, the audio quality of the JLAB Go Pop Anc has some inconveniences, but this can be forgiven given its low price. The media are definitely not as rich as they could be, and the general sound felt a bit thin and narrow, but still decently clear. However, the bass is stronger in these outbreaks, which demonstrates impressive, which makes them a good option if you want a couple of budget headphones that do not fall on the lowest tracks.
Which one should buy?
Both couples have proven to be large budget headphones in their own way. JLAB GO POP ANC headphones sound decent considering their ultra low cost, and the good range of ANC features and satisfactory even more sweeping the treatment. So, if the budget is your main concern, and is happy with adequate sound quality and wishes anch at a low price, you will not feel disappointed with this.
If the audio quality is your main concern, and does not need anc or additional characteristics in addition to the EQ setting, then it is worth considering the Tribit Flybuds 3rd headphones. While some elements of the audio quality are not perfect directly outside the box, they have more sound than the JBLs, and the additional investment in the audio department is clear.
