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Updated April 11, 2024·
If prioritizing sound quality for music and a luxurious build, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is superior, with active noise cancelling for focus and travel. However, they have a shorter battery life and their high cost might be a factor. Conversely, JLab Go Work Wireless, favoring budget-conscious customers, offers excellent mic quality, making them better for calls and meetings; they have a much longer battery life but lack active noise cancelling and have lower overall sound quality. They're also better suited for office use with a detachable cable and a foldable boom mic. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- The JLab Go Work Wireless has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX.
Key differences
Music
7.9
5.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
9.3
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
5.3
6.3
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
6.6
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JLab Go Work Wireless is somewhat better.
TV and Video
8.9
5.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
4.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
47.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$50
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the JLab Go Work Wireless costs $50.
Build Quality
10.0
9.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the JLab Go Work Wireless has excellent build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the JLab Go Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | JLab Go Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 47 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 170 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Leaf and Core
Danielle | January 2023
"If you’ve wanted truly wireless headphones, but couldn’t pick them up because they sound terrible, these will be the headphones that win you over. If you’re the kind of person who would consider spending $400 on headphones, these are the right truly wireless headphones for you."
JLab Go Work Wireless
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"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 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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