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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 and the JLab Go Work Wireless both offer quality sound, but they cater to different preferences. If you prioritize a longer battery life and portability for use during exercise, along with features like sweatproof certification, the Outlier Air V3 would be a better choice. However, if comfort for extended use, especially for calls and meetings, and a better microphone quality are crucial for you, and you don't mind a slightly higher price point, then the JLab Go Work Wireless may be more suitable. The JLab headset also has a boom microphone and a wired option, adding to its versatility for professional use. Keep in mind that neither of these options supports low latency, so they might not be the best for gaming or watching TV. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- The JLab Go Work Wireless has no clear advantages over the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3.
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.6
6.3
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is good for phone calls, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.9
6.6
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.5
4.6
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
47.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 has 10 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life.
Cost
$30
$50
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 has a price of $30 and the JLab Go Work Wireless costs $50.
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Key similarities
Music
5.7
5.8
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 are both poor for music.
Gaming
5.1
5.3
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.4
5.5
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 and JLab Go Work Wireless both have excellent build quality.
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How the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 and the JLab Go Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 | JLab Go Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 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 | 40 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.2 Grams | 170 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Creative Labs Outlier Air V3
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Kob Monney | July 2022
"The V3 present the best version of the Outlier Air series yet. The new features such as Active Noise Reduction and Ambient mode are integrated well; the performance of both is as good as you’ll get below £100. The design is less bulky and more comfortable thanks to being smaller and lighter, and the Outlier Air V3 eke out more clarity, detail and definition from music."
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 Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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