JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)
Shure SRH440A
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
Shure SRH440A
The Shure SRH440A headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and value at the price point. Users praise the balanced, natural audio reproduction and durable build, though a few note the lack of active noise cancellation and wired-only design. One verified buyer reported a defective unit that never worked, but the vast majority recommend them for studio or everyday use.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Comfortable fit for long sessions
- Great value for the price
- Durable build quality
- Detachable cable
Cons
- No active noise cancellation
- Wired only design
- Large cup size may look bulky
- Non-folding design
- Cable management can be tricky
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Epic Lux | Shure SRH440A | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | PU Faux Leather | — |
| Headband | Metal, Plastic | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 40 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 97 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | Shure SRH440A Over-Ear Wired Studio Headphones – Professional Monitoring & Recording Earphones with Accurate Frequency Response, Adjustable Collapsible Design, Black |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 3 m |
| 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
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
Shure SRH440A
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
- Strong sound (71st percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Shure SRH440A offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 42 specs.
