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JLab JBuds Lux ANC vs Koss KPH40 Utility

What JBuds Lux ANC does better (1) and where KPH40 Utility wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JLab JBuds Lux ANC
JLab · 2024JBuds Lux ANC
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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Koss KPH40 Utility
Koss · 2024KPH40 Utility
2 advantages≈ $70
5.7Noise control & calls3.8

Why is JBuds Lux ANC better than KPH40 Utility?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · KPH40 Utility: No

Why is KPH40 Utility better than JBuds Lux ANC?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 15 Hz+33%
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+25%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz15 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz25,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω60 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB101 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Noise reduction (claimed)35 dB—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones3—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life70 h—
Battery life with ANC40 h—
Battery capacity600 mAh—
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Latency200 ms—
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight235 g—
FoldableYes—
ColoursWhite, Graphite, Mauve, Sage—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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