JLab JBuds Lux HBJLUXANCRGPH62
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
What Buyers Say
JLab JBuds Lux HBJLUXANCRGPH62
The JLab Sage noise-canceling headphones are praised for their comfort, long battery life, and effective ANC, making them ideal for workouts and daily use. However, several users report a low microphone volume that hampers call clarity, and a recurring packaging defect causes deformed ear cushions. The lack of a carrying case is also noted as a minor drawback.
Pros
- Comfortable ear cups
- Long battery life
- Effective noise cancellation
- Great sound quality with app EQ
- Seamless multi-device pairing
Cons
- Low microphone volume
- Deformed ear cushions from packaging
- No carrying case included
- Not loud enough for some users
- Occasional Bluetooth glitches
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
The Soundcore Space 2 headphones have impressed users with their exceptional comfort, long battery life, and strong noise cancellation for the price. While the default sound profile may need EQ tweaking via the app, the overall audio quality, build, and features like multipoint and LDAC make them a great value. Minor drawbacks include warmth during long sessions and a lack of water resistance.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Long battery life
- Strong noise cancellation
- Great value for price
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound profile needs EQ
- Gets warm during long sessions
- No water resistance
- 3D audio mode gimmicky
Scores
Specifications
| JLab JBuds Lux HBJLUXANCRGPH62 | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Cloud Foam | protein leather |
| Headband | Plastic, Mesh | memory foam with a soft leather finish |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 18 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Smart Active Noise Cancelation | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 70 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes = 4 hours playtime | 5 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 600 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JLab App | Soundcore |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
JLab JBuds Lux HBJLUXANCRGPH62
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 41 specs.
