JLab Epic Lux HBELUXLABBLK5WEB
JLab
76 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| JLab Epic Lux HBELUXLABBLK5WEB | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.95 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Faux Leather | synthetic leather |
| Headband | Metal, Plastic | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | JLab, Epic Lux, Over Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth Multipoint, Cloud White | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | HSP / HFP / A2DP / AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 90 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jlab App | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
JLab Epic Lux HBELUXLABBLK5WEB
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
JLab Epic Lux HBELUXLABBLK5WEB0.013score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.015score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 38 specs.
