Sennheiser HD 569
JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HD 569
The Sennheiser HD 569 headphones are praised for their excellent audio quality, comfort, and noise isolation. Users appreciate the deep bass and clear highs, as well as the comfortable fit for long listening sessions. Some minor complaints include the short 3.5mm cable and the need for an adapter for certain devices, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent audio quality
- Comfortable fit
- Good noise isolation
- Detachable cable
- Built-in microphone
Cons
- Short 3.5mm cable
- Adapter needed for some devices
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
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HD 569 | JLab Epic Lux | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.74 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | soft replaceable ear pads | PU Faux Leather |
| Headband | padded | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 38 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 28 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 23 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 115 dB★ | 96 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 2.990000009536743 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 | 1 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | none | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | none | JLab App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HD 569
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong sound (73rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
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
Pricing
JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB) offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 42 specs.
