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Two IP55-rated sport earbuds. The JLab Go Air Sport at $25 is one of the best value workout earbuds you can buy. The Skullcandy Push Play Active XT at $50 doubles the price for a different set of wins. Here’s what $25 extra actually gets you.
Quick verdict
| JLab Go Air Sport | Skullcandy Push Play Active XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.99 | $49.98 |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP55 |
| Fit | Ear hook + ear tip | Fin tips |
| Total battery | 32 hours | 30 hours |
| Tile tracking | No | Yes |
| Multipoint | Yes (2 devices) | No |
| Driver | 6mm | 8mm |
| Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
JLab Go Air Sport
ADD SOME COLOR TO YOUR WORKOUT. JLab is the #1 sport headphone brand under $100. Power through your hardest or easiest workout. With 32+ hours of total playtime and our smallest sport fit ever, the GO Air Sport are mighty (and fun). Auto connect to your device to walk, run, HIIT or talk...
The ear hook design is the Go Air Sport’s biggest practical advantage: it physically locks to your ear, so they won’t fall out during any workout. 32 hours total battery edges out the Skullcandy. Multipoint means you can stay connected to your phone and laptop simultaneously. For $25, the value is exceptional.
Wins on: Price, ear hook stability, battery life, multipoint, value
Loses on: Sound quality, no Tile tracking, smaller drivers, SBC-only codecs
Skullcandy Push Play Active XT
Push Play is our newest true wireless earbuds with a fit that won’t fall out. With hands-free voice control, flexible over-ear hooks and superior water/sweat-resistance, they are the ultimate audio partner for any active adventure.
Skullcandy’s bass tuning shows through the 8mm drivers — these hit harder than the JLab during intense workouts where you want the music to match your energy. Tile integration is the differentiating feature: if you regularly lose your earbuds, the ability to find them via the Tile app is worth something. AAC codec support improves audio quality on iPhones.
Wins on: Sound quality, Tile tracking, larger drivers, AAC codec, bass response
Loses on: Price, no multipoint, slightly less battery
Who should buy which
Get the JLab Go Air Sport if: You want reliable sport earbuds at a budget price. The ear hook keeps them in place, battery is excellent, and $25 is hard to argue with.
Get the Skullcandy Push Play Active XT if: Sound quality matters for your workouts, you own an iPhone (AAC helps), or you’ve lost earbuds before and want Tile tracking. The extra $25 buys noticeably better audio.
Bottom line
For pure budget value, JLab wins. For better sound and smart features, Skullcandy wins. Both handle sweat and movement fine — the choice comes down to whether $25 extra is worth it for your specific needs.
