JLab JBuds Lux ANC
Hybrid active noise cancellation and spatial audio with head tracking provide an immersive feature set uncommon at this price point. Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity allows seamless switching between two devices, adding practical value for users managing work and personal audio. These headphones are best for budget-conscious listeners who want spatial audio and ANC without investing in flagship models from Sony or Bose.
form factor over-ear
driver type hybrid
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 16
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.0
45 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong battery (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong sound (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Cloud Foam |
| Headband | Cloud Foam |
Audio
| Driver Type | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Codecs | JBuds Lux ANC Wireless Headphones, Graphite, Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling, Customizable Sound, Spatial Audio Compatible, Premium Over-Ear Bluetooth Headset |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | hybrid |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | Without Jack |
Battery
| Battery Life | 70 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | JLab App |
vs Competition
| Spec | JLab JBuds Lux ANC | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | 16 | 480 | - | 314 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 70 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 50 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JLab JBuds Lux ANC | 94 | 43.1 | 33.9 | 89.9 | 92.5 | 30 | 90.3 | 9.9 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.1 | 83.2 | 75.9 | 98.2 | 91.2 | 44.7 | 98.5 | 94.7 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.1 | 99.3 | 94.3 | 99.1 | 76.4 | 52.1 | 97.9 | 94.7 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.1 | 83.2 | 75.9 | 95.9 | 76.4 | 52.1 | 98.9 | 89.2 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94 | 98.4 | 75.9 | 97.2 | 86.4 | 52.1 | 97.6 | 65.1 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.1 | 64.5 | 75.9 | 85 | 94.3 | 87.2 | 99.2 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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