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JLab Epic Work ANC vs Valco VMK15

What Epic Work ANC does better (3) and where VMK15 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JLab Epic Work ANC
JLab · 2024Epic Work ANC
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ $140
vs
Valco VMK15
Valco · 2026VMK15
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
6.2Noise control & calls9.2
9.1Battery7.5

Why is Epic Work ANC better than VMK15?

  1. Battery life90 h vs 55 h+64%
  2. Weight128 g vs 200 g+56%
  3. Battery life with ANC60 h vs 55 h+9%

Why is VMK15 better than Epic Work ANC?

  1. aptXNo · Epic Work ANC: Yes
  2. Battery capacity600 mAh vs 1,050 mAh+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Valco VMK15Valco VMK15≈ $1509.1
Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—95 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Noise reduction (claimed)30 dB—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones5—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life90 h55 h
Battery life with ANC60 h55 h
Battery capacity600 mAh1,050 mAh
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 6 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Latency50 ms—
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight128 g200 g
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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