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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic delivers outstanding sound quality and an expansive soundstage, suited for audiophiles seeking an immersive listening experience; however, they lack a built-in microphone and are less portable, which makes them less versatile for everyday use. On the other hand, the JLab JBuds Work Wireless, while cheaper and offering lesser overall sound quality, are much more functional in a variety of settings with features like active noise cancelling, long battery life, and a boom microphone for clear calls, making them a practical option for diverse use including calls, meetings, and travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
- Excellent for music
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.2
6.8
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
7.3
8.8
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.
Phone Calls
4.8
7.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for phone calls, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
TV and Video
8.6
7.9
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is very good for TV and video, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both poor for noise reduction, though the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
60.0 Hours
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic does not have a battery. The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life.
Cost
$799
$79
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the JLab JBuds Work Wireless costs $79.
Build Quality
10.0
9.0
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
7.9
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Audeze LCD 2 Classic and the JLab JBuds Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze LCD 2 Classic | JLab JBuds Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $79 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2017 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 60 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 635 Grams | 158 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Audeze LCD 2 Classic
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Greatest Song Team | August 2023
"These headphones outdo rival planar magnetic headphones, especially in terms of dynamics. Compared to the Hifiman Ananda or the Hifiman Edition XS there is noticeably more slam in the sound, particularly in the bass. The LCD-2C gives you a fantastic sense of quiet dynamics with crystalline precision. This is evident also in our clinical tests, where it’s just easier to understand spoken text at very low volumes."
JLab JBuds Work Wireless
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Tim Gideon | February 2022
"The JLab JBuds Work is an affordable headset-headphone hybrid that you can use to listen to music in stereo and communicate on video calls thanks to a retractable boom mic, and we particularly like its convenient mono and passive wired modes. You won't find any frills here like you will with the costlier Jabra Evolve2 65 or Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC, but for less than half the price, the JBuds Work is an effective lower-cost alternative."
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About Audeze
Audeze is an, award-winning, American premium headphone manufacturer based in California. Founded in 2008, their products are developed around aerospace materials technology first used by NASA and are widely used by enthusiasts and professionals alike, not only in the fields of music and sound engineering but also in e-sports and the health industry.
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