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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ earbuds offer active noise canceling and aptX Adaptive codec for high-quality sound; they are portable and excellent for air travel but cost more. The JLab JBuds Work Wireless headphones shine with a better microphone, longer battery life, and are comfortable for long listening sessions, making them good for calls and work. However, they are bulkier and not optimized for exercise. Neither device is superior for gaming or TV, as both have their pros and cons, so your choice should be based on whether you prioritize portability and noise isolation, or comfort and call quality with a more budget-friendly price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ.
Key differences
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
7.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good.
Noise Reduction
7.0
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for noise reduction, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
60.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life.
Cost
$176
$79
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the JLab JBuds Work Wireless costs $79.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
6.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and JLab JBuds Work Wireless are both only fair for music.
Gaming
8.4
8.8
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ are both very good for gaming.
Phone Calls
7.2
7.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ are both good for phone calls.
TV and Video
7.8
7.9
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab JBuds Work Wireless to have excellent build quality, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the JLab JBuds Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | JLab JBuds Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$176 | $79 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 60 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 158 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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