JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)
Sennheiser RS 175
What Buyers Say
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
Sennheiser RS 175
The Sennheiser RS 175 wireless headphones receive generally positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and convenience for TV watching, especially for those with hearing difficulties or who want to avoid disturbing others. Many users appreciate the bass boost, surround mode, and easy setup, but several report issues with signal range, intermittent cutouts, and occasional charging or connectivity problems. A few reviewers found them uncomfortable or not worth the full price, while others praised their value when purchased on sale.
Pros
- Clear and detailed sound
- Comfortable for long wear
- Easy setup and use
- Bass boost and surround mode
- Good for TV without disturbing others
Cons
- Signal drops at distance
- Intermittent audio cutouts
- Charging connection issues
- Uncomfortable for some
- Not worth full price
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Epic Lux | Sennheiser RS 175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | PU Faux Leather | — |
| Headband | Metal, Plastic | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 17 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB★ | 90 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | Sennheiser RS 175 RF Wireless Headphones for TV with Bass Boost and Surround Sound Modes, Compact and Ergonomic, Wireless TV Headphones Listening, Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Surround Sound |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 100 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 90 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes = 5 hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Capacity | 750 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 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
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
Sennheiser RS 175
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Below average comfort (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sound (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average battery (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB) offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 41 specs.
