JLab Epic Lab Edition IEUEBELABRBLK82
JBL Tune 670NC
What Buyers Say
JLab Epic Lab Edition IEUEBELABRBLK82
The JLab Epic Lab Edition earbuds deliver exceptional sound quality with hybrid dual drivers, LDAC/AAC support, and powerful bass that impresses even audiophiles. Battery life is outstanding at 9-13 hours per charge with 30+ hours from the case, and the ANC is effective without hiss. However, call quality is a major weakness—voices sound robotic and lack detail, and the touch controls can be overly sensitive. The app is barebones but functional, and the included USB-C dongle is a nice bonus for low-latency audio on PCs.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with hybrid dual drivers
- Outstanding battery life (9-13 hours per charge)
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Premium metal charging case with wireless charging
- Includes USB-C dongle for low-latency audio
Cons
- Poor call quality with robotic voice
- Overly sensitive touch controls
- Barebones app with limited features
- Bulky earbuds may not fit small ears
- Audio passthrough mode not refined
JBL Tune 670NC
Most users love these JBL headphones, praising excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and long battery life—many report great value for the price. One reviewer had a defective unit with no sound in one ear. A few users appreciate the easy controls, foldable design, and app connectivity. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive with a minor quality control concern.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for price
Cons
- Potential defective unit (no sound in one ear)
- No answers to Q&A questions
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Epic Lab Edition IEUEBELABRBLK82 | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | — | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | — | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 32 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 98 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HSP/HFP/A2DP/AVRCP | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 56 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes = 1.5 hours of playtime | 5min=3hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 690 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JLab App | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
JLab Epic Lab Edition IEUEBELABRBLK82
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
JBL Tune 670NC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
JBL Tune 670NC offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
