Sony MDR-7506
Sony
11 Overall Score
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JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)
JLab
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony MDR-7506
No customer feedback yet
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
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Specifications
| Sony MDR-7506 | JLab Epic Lux | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | — | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | PU Faux Leather |
| Headband | — | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 32 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 63 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 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 | — | 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
Sony MDR-7506
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average sound (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
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
Verdict
Winner: JLab Epic Lux
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 24 of 41 specs.