JLab Epic Lab Edition IEUEBELABRBLK82
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
What Buyers Say
JLab Epic Lab Edition IEUEBELABRBLK82
The JLab Epic Lab Edition earbuds deliver exceptional sound quality with hybrid dual drivers, LDAC/AAC support, and powerful bass that impresses even audiophiles. Battery life is outstanding at 9-13 hours per charge with 30+ hours from the case, and the ANC is effective without hiss. However, call quality is a major weakness—voices sound robotic and lack detail, and the touch controls can be overly sensitive. The app is barebones but functional, and the included USB-C dongle is a nice bonus for low-latency audio on PCs.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with hybrid dual drivers
- Outstanding battery life (9-13 hours per charge)
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Premium metal charging case with wireless charging
- Includes USB-C dongle for low-latency audio
Cons
- Poor call quality with robotic voice
- Overly sensitive touch controls
- Barebones app with limited features
- Bulky earbuds may not fit small ears
- Audio passthrough mode not refined
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
The Sony ULT WEAR headphones deliver impressive noise cancellation and powerful bass via the ULT button, with many users praising the long battery life and comfortable fit. Sound quality improves significantly after using the companion app to customize the EQ, though some find the default sound muddy and the ULT bass boost overwhelming. A few long-term users report scratchy audio after two years, and the headphones are noted as bulky for some.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Powerful bass with ULT button
- Long battery life (up to 30 hours)
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound is muddy without EQ
- ULT bass boost can be overwhelming
- Bulky design for some users
- Scratchy audio reported after 2 years
- Not ideal for gym use (fall off)
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Epic Lab Edition IEUEBELABRBLK82 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | — | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | thermo-foaming |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | HSP/HFP/A2DP/AVRCP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 56 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes = 1.5 hours of playtime | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JLab App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
JLab Epic Lab Edition IEUEBELABRBLK82
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.