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Updated April 11, 2024·
If portability and seamless integration with Apple devices are priorities, consider the Apple Airpods with their excellent portability and quick pairing with Apple products. However, they offer poor noise isolation and are not the best choice if you need earbuds for noisy environments. JLab Jbuds Lux ANC, on the other hand, include active noise cancelling which is beneficial for travel and noisy settings, and they have a longer battery life. They are also over-ear headphones, which tend to be more comfortable for extended listening sessions, but they are less portable than the compact Airpods. If sound quality for music is of utmost importance to you and you often find yourself in quieter environments, Airpods are suitable, but for varied environments and a focus on noise cancellation, the JLab Jbuds would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods (2nd generation)
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
4.8
5.4
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Apple Airpods (2nd generation) are both poor for gaming, though the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
6.9
5.2
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is only fair for phone calls, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
5.8
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
7.0
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is good for noise reduction, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Battery
4.0 Hours
70.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has 4 hours of battery life. The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life.
Cost
$89
$80
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has a price of $89 and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC costs $80.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has very good build quality, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
5.8
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Jbuds Lux ANC to be only fair for music, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
TV and Video
5.4
5.6
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Apple Airpods (2nd generation) are both poor for TV and video.
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How the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Airpods (2nd generation) | JLab Jbuds Lux ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | February 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.9/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 4 Hours | 70 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.5 Hours | 2.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 235 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
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