JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)
JBL Tune 720BT
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
JBL Tune 720BT
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
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Epic Lux | JBL Tune 720BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | PU Faux Leather | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | Metal, Plastic | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 101 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 90 hrs★ | 76 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes = 5 hours | 5 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 750 mAh★ | 500 mAh |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Voice Prompts |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JLab App | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | 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
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)
Pricing
JBL Tune 720BT offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 44 specs.
