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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality is your priority and you generally use your audio device for music listening, the Beats Solo 3 have a slightly better overall sound quality. However, they are less comfortable and have a lower microphone quality compared to the JLab Go Work Wireless. For calls and meetings, the JLab Go Work excels with a significantly higher score for mic quality. The JLab set also offers better comfort for extended wear, which might be important if you're using them throughout the workday. In terms of expense, the Beats Solo 3 are priced much higher than the JLab Go Work Wireless, so if budget is a concern, JLab might be the preferable choice. Neither model offers features like active noise cancelling or sweatproof certification, which could be important depending on your use case, such as traveling or exercising. The JLab also has a longer battery life, so if you are away from charging options for extended periods, that could tip the scales in their favor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Solo 3
- The Beats Solo 3 has no clear advantages over the JLab Go Work Wireless.
Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- The JLab Go Work Wireless has no clear advantages over the Beats Solo 3.
Key differences
Phone Calls
4.7
6.3
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
6.6
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
4.6
The Beats Solo 3 and JLab Go Work Wireless are both poor for noise reduction, though the Beats Solo 3 is somewhat better.
Battery
41.5 Hours
47.0 Hours
The Beats Solo 3 has 41.5 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life.
Cost
$117
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Solo 3 has a price of $117 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 Solo 3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.3
5.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Beats Solo 3 to be only fair for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
5.3
5.3
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.5
The Beats Solo 3 and JLab Go Work Wireless are both poor for TV and video.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Solo 3 | JLab Go Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$117 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2016 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 41.5 Hours | 47 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 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 | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 213.1 Grams | 170 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Beats Solo 3
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Beats Solo3 Wireless is an old set of headphones but still works reliably well with iPhones, due to W1 chip integration and AAC support. The Beats Solo3 Wireless holds up well today with just a few features showing its age."
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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