JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)
JLab
89 Overall Score
vs
Marshall Major V
Marshall
58 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
Marshall Major V
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| JLab Epic Lux | Marshall Major V | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | PU Faux Leather | Mousse |
| Headband | Metal, Plastic | Plastique |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm★ | 27 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 90 hrs | 100 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes = 5 hours | 3 h |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 750 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Assistant vocal |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | JLab App | Marshall Bluetooth |
| 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
Marshall Major V
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)0.507score per dollar
vs
Marshall Major V0.592score per dollar
Marshall Major V offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JLab Epic Lux
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 41 specs.
