JLab Epic Lux (HBELUXLABBLK5WEB)
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless
What Buyers Say
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
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless
The Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless Bluetooth Headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and exceptional comfort, especially for extended wear. Users highlight the long 50-hour battery life, easy setup, and intuitive controls, though some note the EQ app could be better and volume could be slightly higher. A few users experienced Bluetooth connectivity issues with specific TVs, but overall, these headphones are praised as a great value for their price.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Exceptional comfort for long wear
- Long 50-hour battery life
- Easy setup and pairing
Cons
- EQ app could be better
- Volume could be louder
- Bluetooth issues with some TVs
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Epic Lux | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | PU Faux Leather | silicone |
| Headband | Metal, Plastic | silicone-lined |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 37 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 80 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 90 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes = 5 hours | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 750 mAh | 800 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JLab App | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX0 |
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
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 42 specs.
