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JLab JBUDS OPEN WIRELESS vs Valco VMK15

What JBUDS OPEN WIRELESS does better (2) and where VMK15 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

JLab JBUDS OPEN WIRELESS
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $120
vs
Valco VMK15
Valco · 2026VMK15
9.1Score
5 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
6.4Noise control & calls9.2
3.7Battery7.5

Why is JBUDS OPEN WIRELESS better than VMK15?

  1. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
  2. Charging time2.5 h vs 3 h+20%

Why is VMK15 better than JBUDS OPEN WIRELESS?

  1. Battery life24 h vs 55 h2.3×
  2. Battery capacity380 mAh vs 1,050 mAh2.8×
  3. Weight245 g vs 200 g+23%
  4. aptXNo · JBUDS OPEN WIRELESS: Yes
  5. Driver size35 mm vs 40 mm+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Valco VMK15Valco VMK15≈ $1509.1
Sound
FitOpen-earOn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size35 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity94 dB95 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Noise reduction (claimed)42 dB—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life24 h55 h
Battery life with ANC—55 h
Battery capacity380 mAh1,050 mAh
Charging time2.5 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2.5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Latency200 ms—
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight245 g200 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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