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AKG N9 Hybrid vs JLab Epic Work ANC

What N9 Hybrid does better (4) and where Epic Work ANC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

AKG N9 Hybrid
AKG · 2024N9 Hybrid
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $160
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JLab Epic Work ANC
JLab · 2024Epic Work ANC
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $160
7.8Noise control & calls5.7
9.2Battery9.0

Why is N9 Hybrid better than Epic Work ANC?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Epic Work ANC: No
  2. Battery life100 h vs 90 h+11%
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACYes · Epic Work ANC: No

Why is Epic Work ANC better than N9 Hybrid?

  1. Weight281 g vs 128 g2.2×
  2. Battery life with ANC55 h vs 60 h+9%
Specifications

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AKG N9 HybridAKG N9 Hybrid≈ $1609.0
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Noise reduction (claimed)—30 dB
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—5
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life100 h90 h
Battery life with ANC55 h60 h
Battery capacity—600 mAh
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 6 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
USB audio—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Latency—50 ms
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight281 g128 g
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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