JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)
JLab
89 Overall Score
vs
JBL Junior 320BT
JBL
55 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
JBL Junior 320BT
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| JLab Epic Lux | JBL Junior 320BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | PU Faux Leather | 12mm thick soft pad |
| Headband | Metal, Plastic | 12mm thick soft pad |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | 32 millimeters |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB★ | 80 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 81 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 90 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes = 5 hours | five minutes of charge will give you another three hours of battery life |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 750 mAh★ | 500 mAh |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JLab App | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✓★ |
| 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
JBL Junior 320BT
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong comfort (75th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)0.422score per dollar
vs
JBL Junior 320BT1.400score per dollar
JBL Junior 320BT offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JLab Epic Lux
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 43 specs.
