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Alternatives to JLab Epic Work ANC

10 headphones at a similar price that compete with the Epic Work ANC — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the Epic Work ANC

AKG N9 Hybrid
1
AKG · 2024N9 Hybrid
9.0
Same price ≈ $160
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • Battery life 100 h vs 90 h
  • Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Weight 281 g vs 128 g
  • Battery life with ANC 55 h vs 60 h
beyerdynamic Aventho Y
2
beyerdynamic · 2026Aventho Y
9.4
Same price ≈ $160
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • LDAC
  • Battery capacity 650 mAh vs 600 mAh
  • Weight 316 g vs 128 g
Baseus Inspire XH1
3
Baseus · 2025Inspire XH1
9.1
20% cheaper ≈ $130
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • Battery life 100 h vs 90 h
  • Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Weight 273 g vs 128 g
  • Battery capacity 65 mAh vs 600 mAh
beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
6
beyerdynamic · 2024DT 990 PRO
Same price ≈ $160
  • Lowest frequency 5 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • Highest frequency 35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Active noise cancelling
  • Weight 290 g vs 128 g
Sennheiser HD 550
7
Sennheiser · 2025HD 550
17% pricier ≈ $190
  • Lowest frequency 6 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • Highest frequency 39,500 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Active noise cancelling
Audio Technica ATH-R50x
10
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-R50x
11% pricier ≈ $180
  • Lowest frequency 5 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Active noise cancelling
  • Weight 207 g vs 128 g
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