JLab Go Air Sport
Cheap, secure-fitting workout earbuds that fall short on calls and controls.
The short version
- Runners and gym users who keep losing regular earbuds
- Anyone wanting cheap backup workout earbuds
- People who like a bass-heavy sound
- You take a lot of calls on the move
- You want noise cancellation for commuting or flights
- You specifically want the old Mpow Cheetah's behind-the-head wired band
What owners like
- Stays put during hard workouts
- Punchy, bass-forward sound that beats expectations at this price
- Long battery life per charge and with the case
- Sweat and rain resistance suited to outdoor training
Common complaints
- Voices sound muffled to callers, especially in loud places
- Touch controls can miss or misread taps mid-workout
- Case is bulky and plasticky
- Getting a tight seal depends on ear shape, and the medium tips run small
- No active noise cancellation
Based on JLab's tech specs, reviews from Headphones Addict, T3 and Fit&Well, and an older Gadgeteer review of the original Mpow Cheetah.
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
Budget true wireless workout earbuds with ear hooks; the original Mpow Cheetah behind-the-head Bluetooth headphones are no longer sold new, and the listing they came from now sells the JLab Go Air Sport, the current version this page covers.
- Curved ear hooks hold the buds in during runs and lifts
- Three EQ presets (Signature, Balanced, Bass Boost) switched by tapping the bud
- Microphone in each earbud, and either bud works on its own
- Charging case has its cable built in, so no separate cable is needed
- Three sizes of gel tips in the box
A good low-cost pick for running and gym sessions: the ear hooks keep them in place, they are rated IP55, and battery life is long for the money. The trade-offs are muffled call audio in noisy places, touch controls that miss taps, a bulky case, and a seal that depends on ear shape.
How it compares
Specs
- Type
- True wireless earbuds with over-ear hooks
- Driver
- 6 mm dynamic
- Bluetooth
- 5.1, SBC codec
- Range
- 30+ ft
- Battery
- 8+ hours per charge, 32+ hours with the case
- Quick charge
- 15 minutes gives about 1 hour
- Water and dust
- IP55 (earbuds only)
- Weight
- 6.2 g per earbud, 45.1 g case
- Case charging
- Built-in USB-A cable
- Warranty
- 2 years (JLab)
Questions
Is the Mpow Cheetah still sold?
Not as a current product. The listing it originally came from now sells the JLab Go Air Sport.
Are the JLab Go Air Sport waterproof?
They are rated IP55, which covers sweat and rain. The charging case is not rated.
How long does the battery last?
JLab rates 8+ hours per charge and 32+ hours with the case. A 15 minute charge gives about an hour.
Do they have noise cancellation?
No. They have no active noise cancellation.
Can one earbud be used alone?
Yes. Each bud has its own microphone and works in mono mode.
Sources
- JLab: GO Air Sport tech specs
- Headphones Addict: JLab Go Air Sport review
- T3: JLab Go Air Sport review
- Fit&Well: JLab Go Air Sport review
- The Gadgeteer: Mpow Cheetah Bluetooth 4.1 wireless headphones review
Researched 2026-10-01. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.
