JBL Junior 320
JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)
What Buyers Say
JBL Junior 320
Overall, the JBL Junior 320 wired headphones are well-received by parents, who praise their comfort, sound quality, and kid-friendly design. The volume-limiting feature is appreciated for hearing protection, and the wired connection is a plus for some. Minor criticisms include small ear covers and unanswered questions about adjustability and compatibility.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Good sound quality
- Volume limiting for hearing protection
- Wired connection
- Kid-friendly design
Cons
- Ear covers small
- Unanswered questions about adjustability
- Unanswered questions about compatibility
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
| JBL Junior 320 | JLab Epic Lux | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | 12mm Thick Soft Pad | PU Faux Leather |
| Headband | 12mm thick soft pad | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm | 32 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 34 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 78 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 | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| 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 | 1 | 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
JBL Junior 320
- Strong affordability (74th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- 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
JBL Junior 320 offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 41 specs.
