JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)
JLab
89 Overall Score
vs
Fostex TH-616-LTD
Fostex
31 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)
78 out of 100 high confidence 112 reviews
Overall, users are very satisfied with the JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition headphones, praising their excellent sound quality, comfort, and long battery life. Many consider them a great value, comparing favorably to more expensive brands. However, some users report issues with build quality, ANC performance in wind, and a few experienced complete failures within months.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for money
- Effective noise cancellation
Cons
- Build quality issues
- ANC wind noise problem
- Weak bass response
- Mediocre sound for some
- Controls take time to learn
Sound quality 25
Battery life 12
Comfort 10
Value for money 8
Build quality 6
Noise cancelling 9
Fostex TH-616-LTD
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| JLab Epic Lux | Fostex TH-616-LTD | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Ear Cushion | PU Faux Leather | vegan leather |
| Headband | Metal, Plastic | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 45 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 25 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 96 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 3 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 90 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes = 5 hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 750 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | JLab App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Fostex TH-616-LTD
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Winner: JLab Epic Lux
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 42 specs.