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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats EP offers a midrange price with good overall sound quality and is suitable for wired use only, providing a relatively immersive music experience. However, it lacks features like a microphone and is not as comfortable as the JLab Go Work Wireless. The JLab Go Work Wireless is budget-friendly, offers great microphone quality, comfort, and convenience with both wireless and wired options. It is ideal for extended use in calls and meetings, and long battery life. If affordability, comfort, and versatile functionality for work and casual use are priorities, the JLab Go Work Wireless is the better choice. If you prioritize sound quality for music listening and prefer a wired connection, the Beats EP could be favored despite its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats EP
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.1
5.8
The Beats EP is very good for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
6.3
5.3
The Beats EP is only fair for gaming, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
4.2
6.3
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the Beats EP is poor.
TV and Video
7.6
5.5
The Beats EP is good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
4.6
The Beats EP and JLab Go Work Wireless are both poor for noise reduction, though the Beats EP is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
47.0 Hours
The Beats EP does not have a battery. The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats EP has a price of $100 and the JLab Go Work Wireless costs $50.
Build Quality
8.0
9.0
The JLab Go Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Beats EP has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
6.6
The Beats EP and JLab Go Work Wireless are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Beats EP and the JLab Go Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats EP | JLab Go Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 47 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 4.6/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 170 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Beats EP
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Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."
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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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