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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audio Technica ATH M40X delivers superior sound quality with a better soundstage, making it an ideal choice for music enthusiasts who want a more immersive experience, especially for critical listening. However, they lack a built-in microphone, which could be a detriment if you need to make calls. On the other hand, the JLab Go Work Wireless, while not offering the same audio quality, provides exceptional comfort, a high-quality mic for calls and meetings, and a long battery life, making it suitable for extended use in a work environment. If portability and wireless convenience matter more to you and you often engage in calls or virtual meetings, the JLab headphones may serve you better at a more budget-friendly price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M40X
Very good for music
Good for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.1/10
5.8/10
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is very good for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
7.0/10
5.3/10
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is good for gaming, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
3.3/10
6.3/10
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.1/10
6.6/10
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X is poor.
TV and Video
8.7/10
5.5/10
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is very good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3/10
4.6/10
The Audio Technica ATH M40X and JLab Go Work Wireless are both poor for noise reduction, though the Audio Technica ATH M40X is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
47.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M40X does not have a battery. The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life.
Cost
$99
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Audio Technica ATH M40X has a price of $99 and the JLab Go Work Wireless costs $50.
Build Quality
8.2/10
9.0/10
The JLab Go Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X has very good build quality.
"If you were to pick one headset to fill all of your needs, the ATH-M40x is a great buy with its sub-$100 price tag, pleasant sound quality, and accessories. Whether you need to use it for live monitoring, a midnight editing session, or to underscore a campus walk, the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x is a great companion."
"If you are going to criticise the JLab Go Work, it would be for the cables, which are to some extent too short for their intended use, and for its rather harsh treble reproduction above moderate volume levels in music mode. However, the call quality during telephone calls and video conferences in voice mode via wireless and via cable is impeccable. This handy Bluetooth headset also scores points with its excellent battery life and support for multipoint connections."
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About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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