JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)

JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)

JLab
89 Overall Score
vs
JBL Tune 720BT

JBL Tune 720BT

JBL
69 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

JBL Tune 720BT

72 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

Overall, users find these JBL headphones comfortable, with good sound quality and battery life, especially for the price. However, there are notable complaints about build quality, fit (headphones slipping off), and one severe issue with random calls and poor sound. Mixed but generally positive sentiment.

Pros
  • Comfortable fit
  • Good sound quality
  • Long battery life
  • Easy connectivity
  • Good value for price
Cons
  • Poor build quality
  • Headphones slip off
  • Random calls issue
  • Bass not as expected
  • Bulky side pieces
👍 Comfort 6
👍 Sound quality 7
👍 Battery life 4
👎 Build quality 4
👎 Fit stability 3
👍 Connectivity 3

Scores

Music
JLab
84
JBL
63
Gaming
JLab
84
JBL
58
Commute
JLab
83
JBL
54
Work
JLab
80
JBL
54
Budget
JLab
80
JBL
79
Studio
JLab
78
JBL
66
Calls
JLab
69
JBL
45

Specifications

JLab Epic LuxJBL Tune 720BT
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Foldable✓✓
Weight0.30 kg0.22 kg★
Ear CushionPU Faux Leathersoft ear cushions
HeadbandMetal, Plasticpadded headband
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size32 mm40 mm★
Drivers2★1
Freq Min20 Hz20 Hz
Freq Max40 kHz★20 kHz
Impedance16 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity96 dB101 dB★
Max SPL—95 dB★
Hi-Res Audio✓★—
CodecsSBC, AAC, LDACSBC, AAC
SurroundSpatial Audio—
Noise Control
ANC✓★✗
ANC TypeAdaptive—
Transparency✓★✗
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.4★5.3
ProfilesHSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCPA2DP, AVRCP, HSP
Multipoint✓✓
Wired Connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable Cable✓✓
Cable Length—1.2000000476837158 m
Range9.100000381469727 m10 m★
Battery
Battery Life90 hrs★76 hrs
Charge Time3 hrs2 hrs★
Fast Charging5 minutes = 5 hours5 Minutes for 3 Hours
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Capacity750 mAh★500 mAh
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count6★1
NC Mic✓★✗
Boom Mic✗✗
Detachable Mic✗—
Features
Voice AssistantSiri, Google AssistantVoice Prompts
Touch Controls✓★✗
AppJLab AppJBL Headphones
Volume Limiting—✗
Gaming Mode✓★✗
Water ResistanceWater-ResistantWater-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

JBL Tune 720BT

  • Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
  • Below average anc (33rd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: JLab Epic Lux

Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 44 specs.

JLab Epic Lux Better at:

WorkCallsMusicGamingStudioCommute