JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)
JLab
89 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-GL3BK
Audio-Technica
58 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)
78 out of 100 high confidence 112 reviews
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
Sound quality 25
Battery life 12
Comfort 10
Value for money 8
Build quality 6
Noise cancelling 9
Audio-Technica ATH-GL3BK
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| JLab Epic Lux | Audio-Technica ATH-GL3BK | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | PU Faux Leather | detachable earpads |
| Headband | Metal, Plastic | Stainless Steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 35 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 45 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 98 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 | 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★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Unidirectional/Cardioid |
| 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
Audio-Technica ATH-GL3BK
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)0.422score per dollar
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-GL3BK0.590score per dollar
Audio-Technica ATH-GL3BK offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JLab Epic Lux
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 43 specs.
