JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)
Sennheiser HD 560S
What Buyers Say
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
Sennheiser HD 560S
The Sennheiser HD 560S is widely praised for its exceptional clarity, comfort, and value at around $200. Users highlight the warm bass, detailed mids and highs, and lightweight open-back design that minimizes fatigue during long sessions. A few note the all-plastic build feels less premium and the high range can occasionally be harsh, while one reviewer experienced intermittent static and channel imbalance with the jack. Overall, it is considered a steal for audiophile-grade gaming and music listening, especially when paired with a DAC/amp.
Pros
- Exceptional clarity and detail
- Warm, inviting bass without overpowering
- Extremely comfortable for long sessions
- Lightweight open-back design
- Great value for money at ~$200
Cons
- Plastic build feels less premium
- Highs can be harsh at times
- Intermittent static and channel imbalance on some units
- Requires amplifier for optimal volume
- Sound leakage due to open-back design
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Epic Lux | Sennheiser HD 560S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | PU Faux Leather | Velour |
| Headband | Metal, Plastic | lightweight frame |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 38 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 38 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 120 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | Sennheiser HD 560S Open-Back Over-Ear Wired Headphones - Neutral, Natural Sound for Music, Gaming, and Content Creation, Black |
| 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 | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.7999999523162842 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
Sennheiser HD 560S
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong sound (73rd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser HD 560S offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 42 specs.
