JLab Epic Lab Edition IEUEBELABRBLK82

JLab Epic Lab Edition IEUEBELABRBLK82

JLab
68 Overall Score
vs
TOZO HT3

TOZO HT3

TOZO
88 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

JLab Epic Lab Edition IEUEBELABRBLK82

85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The JLab Epic Lab Edition earbuds deliver exceptional sound quality with hybrid dual drivers, LDAC/AAC support, and powerful bass that impresses even audiophiles. Battery life is outstanding at 9-13 hours per charge with 30+ hours from the case, and the ANC is effective without hiss. However, call quality is a major weakness—voices sound robotic and lack detail, and the touch controls can be overly sensitive. The app is barebones but functional, and the included USB-C dongle is a nice bonus for low-latency audio on PCs.

Pros
  • Excellent sound quality with hybrid dual drivers
  • Outstanding battery life (9-13 hours per charge)
  • Effective active noise cancellation
  • Premium metal charging case with wireless charging
  • Includes USB-C dongle for low-latency audio
Cons
  • Poor call quality with robotic voice
  • Overly sensitive touch controls
  • Barebones app with limited features
  • Bulky earbuds may not fit small ears
  • Audio passthrough mode not refined
👍 Sound quality 5
👍 Battery life 4
👍 Noise cancellation 4
👎 Call quality 2
👍 Build quality 4
🤔 Touch controls 3

TOZO HT3

92 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

Based on 19 reviews, the TOZO HT3 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, impressive noise cancellation, and exceptional value for money. Users consistently praise the long battery life, comfort for extended wear, and the useful companion app with customizable EQ. The main criticisms are minor: some find the plastic build feels slightly cheap, the ANC is good but not the absolute best on the market, and one user noted the fit can look a bit bulky.

Pros
  • Exceptional value for money
  • Excellent sound quality with clear vocals and punchy bass
  • Impressive noise cancellation for the price point
  • Long battery life lasting several days with regular use
  • Very comfortable for extended wear
Cons
  • Plastic build feels slightly cheap
  • ANC is good but not the best on the market
  • Buttons could be improved
  • Fit can look slightly bulky
  • Small instruction text
👍 Sound quality 18
👍 Value for money 15
👍 Noise cancellation 14
👍 Battery life 10
👍 Comfort 10
🤔 Build quality 6

Scores

Budget
JLab
62
TOZO
87
Gaming
JLab
64
TOZO
83
Work
JLab
59
TOZO
74
Music
JLab
61
TOZO
72
Commute
JLab
55
TOZO
71
Studio
JLab
58
TOZO
68
Calls
JLab
55
TOZO
65

Specifications

JLab Epic Lab Edition IEUEBELABRBLK82TOZO HT3
Design
Form Factor—over-ear
Open/Closed—closed
Foldable—✓★
Weight0.40 kg0.25 kg★
Ear Cushion—Sponge
Headband—Silicone Protein Sponge
Audio
Driver Typehybriddynamic
Driver Size10 mm40 mm★
Drivers22
Freq Min20 Hz20 Hz
Freq Max40 kHz★20 kHz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB100 dB★
Hi-Res Audio✓✓
CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3TOZO HT3 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphones, 90H Playtime Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth Headset, Spatial Audio AI Chat with 5 Mics, Supports Dual Connection and USB-C Input, with 32 EQ Music Modes, Blue
Surround—Spatial Audio
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Typeadaptiveadaptive
Transparency✓★—
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.3★6.0
ProfilesHSP/HFP/A2DP/AVRCP—
Multipoint✓✓
Wired ConnectorUSB-C3.5mm
Range9.100000381469727 m15 m★
Battery
Battery Life56 hrs90 hrs★
Charge Time2 hrs2 hrs
Fast Charging10 minutes = 1.5 hours of playtime10 min for 9 hours playback
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count34★
NC Mic✓✓
Boom Mic—✗
Detachable Mic—✗
Features
Voice Assistant—Other
Touch Controls✓★✗
AppJLab AppTOZO App
Gaming Mode—✓★
Water ResistanceIP55IPX4

Pros & Cons

JLab Epic Lab Edition IEUEBELABRBLK82

  • Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile

TOZO HT3

  • Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: TOZO HT3

Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.

TOZO HT3 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute