HP Blackwire 3315
JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)
What Buyers Say
HP Blackwire 3315
The Poly Blackwire 3315 is a monaural, on-ear headset with an omni-directional noise-canceling microphone. It offers both USB Type C and 3.5mm connectivity and is certified for Microsoft Teams. Users appreciate its plug-and-play compatibility with USB devices.
Pros
- Plug-and-play USB compatibility
- Certified for Microsoft Teams
- Omni-directional noise-canceling microphone
- USB Type C and 3.5mm connectivity
Cons
- Limited user feedback available
JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)
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
Scores
Specifications
| HP Blackwire 3315 | JLab Epic Lux | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Artificial leather | PU Faux Leather |
| Headband | plush, padded headband | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB | 96 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Poly Blackwire 3315 Monaural USB-C Headset +3.5mm Plug +USB-C/A Adapter - Mono - USB Type C, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 32 Ohm - On-ear - Monaural - Ear-cup - 7 ft Cable - Omni-directional Microphon | 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 | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 2.1500000953674316 m | — |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 90 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 minutes = 5 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 750 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Microsoft Teams | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Poly Lens | JLab App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
HP Blackwire 3315
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
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
Pricing
HP Blackwire 3315 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 43 specs.
