We compared two ear hook sports Bluetooth earbuds: the JLab Go Air Sport+ Running Earbuds and the Sports Wireless Earbuds with Ear Hooks (Bluetooth 5.4).
What we looked at
Battery, sweat rating, features, ratings, and price.
The verdict
If you want a known sports brand with an IP55 rating, a Be Aware mode and the JLab app, the Go Air Sport+ is the pick at £29.99. If you would rather save £11.00 on Bluetooth 5.4 earbuds with 48 hours of playtime and an LED display, the ear hook earbuds are the alternative, at £18.99.
A £29.99 IP55 ear hook earbud set with 35+ hours of total playtime.
A £18.99 Bluetooth 5.4 ear hook set with a claimed 48 hours and an LED display.
JLab Go Air Sport+ True Wireless Bluetooth Running Earbuds (Graphite) — JLab Pick
Intended for: Marketed as true wireless over-ear hook earbuds with an IP55 sweat and dust rating, 9+ hours of playtime per earbud and 26+ extra hours from the case (35+ in total), dual connect and a MEMS microphone in each bud. Includes a Be Aware mode and JLab app controls for sound and touch settings. Carries 3.8 stars from 11.8K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- IP55 sweat and dust rating stated
- Be Aware mode and JLab app customisation
- 9+ hours per earbud, 35+ in total with the case
- Microphone in each earbud
Worth knowing
- Costs £11.00 more than the other pair on these listings
- Lower star rating than the other pair (3.8 vs 4.2)
Best for
- Buyers who want an established sports earbud brand
- Anyone who wants a Be Aware mode for running outdoors
- Those who want an app for sound settings
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants the higher star rating
Sports Wireless Earbuds with Ear Hooks, Bluetooth 5.4, ENC Mic, LED Display — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as Bluetooth 5.4 sports earbuds with TPE ear hooks, 14.2mm drivers, an ENC noise-reducing microphone, touch controls and a charging case with an LED digital display. The listing claims 48 hours of playtime with the case, USB-C charging in about 1.5 hours and sound profiles through the Zemyee Life app. Carries 4.2 stars from 26.6K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the JLab on these listings, at £18.99
- Bluetooth 5.4 and a claimed 48 hours with the case
- LED digital display on the case
- Higher star rating than the JLab (4.2 vs 3.8) on a larger review base
Worth knowing
- Unbranded, with no IP rating stated in the details we reviewed
- Claims such as 48 hours are the seller's own figures
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants a display on the case
- Those who want Bluetooth 5.4
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a stated IP55 rating
- Anyone who prefers an established brand
