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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize comfort and you're using your earbuds in environments where you'll engage in a lot of calls or meetings, the JLab JBuds Work Wireless would be the better choice; they also have a longer battery life and come with a cable for wired use if needed. However, if you need earbuds that are optimized for exercise with a secure fit thanks to ear hooks, the Beats Powerbeats Pro are sweatproof and offer this feature, though they tend to be more expensive. The Beats provide a more immersive music listening experience, but may not be the best for TV due to latency. Neither have active noise cancelling, but if sound isolation is important, the JLab options have a slightly better score in this area. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
5.5
8.8
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
7.9
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good.
TV and Video
5.7
7.9
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
5.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both poor for noise reduction, though the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is somewhat better.
Battery
10.0 Hours
60.0 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life.
Cost
$250
$79
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $250 and the JLab JBuds Work Wireless costs $79.
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Key similarities
Music
6.5
6.8
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both only fair for music.
Phone Calls
7.0
7.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both good for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab JBuds Work Wireless to have excellent build quality, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro has very good build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the JLab JBuds Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Powerbeats Pro | JLab JBuds Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $79 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 60 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 158 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
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 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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