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JLab EPIC LAB vs JLab Epic Work ANC

What EPIC LAB does better (3) and where Epic Work ANC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JLab EPIC LAB
JLab · 2024EPIC LAB
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ $220
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JLab Epic Work ANC
JLab · 2024Epic Work ANC
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $140
7.2Noise control & calls6.2
8.5Battery9.1

Why is EPIC LAB better than Epic Work ANC?

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

Why is Epic Work ANC better than EPIC LAB?

  1. Battery life13 h vs 90 h6.9×
  2. Driver size10 mm vs 40 mm4×
Specifications

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JLab EPIC LABJLab EPIC LAB≈ $2209.1
Sound
FitIn-earOn-ear
Driver typeHybridDynamic
Driver size10 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 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 life13 h90 h
Battery life with ANC—60 h
Battery capacity—600 mAh
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 6 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
USB audio—Yes
Latency—50 ms
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—128 g
Earbud weight (each)5.3 g—
Protection ratingIP55—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5—
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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