JLab GO Work JBuds GO Work
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
What Buyers Say
JLab GO Work JBuds GO Work
The JLab Go Work headset receives mostly positive feedback for its comfort, clear voice microphone, and good value for the price. Users appreciate the lightweight design and long battery life, though some find the sound quality underwhelming. A few reviews are brief and lack detail, and the Q&A clarifies that there is no sidetone feature.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Clear voice microphone
- Great value for price
- Lightweight design
- Long battery life
Cons
- Sound quality could be better
- No sidetone feature
- Some reviews lack detail
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
The Soundcore Space 2 headphones have impressed users with their exceptional comfort, long battery life, and strong noise cancellation for the price. While the default sound profile may need EQ tweaking via the app, the overall audio quality, build, and features like multipoint and LDAC make them a great value. Minor drawbacks include warmth during long sessions and a lack of water resistance.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Long battery life
- Strong noise cancellation
- Great value for price
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound profile needs EQ
- Gets warm during long sessions
- No water resistance
- 3D audio mode gimmicky
Scores
Specifications
| JLab GO Work JBuds GO Work | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Cloud Foam | protein leather |
| Headband | Plastic | memory foam with a soft leather finish |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 117 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 117 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Noise Canceling Microphone | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 45 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 500 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | JLab | Soundcore |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
JLab GO Work JBuds GO Work
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
JLab GO Work JBuds GO Work offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.
