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Updated April 11, 2024·
Headphones. For immersive music experiences and superior call quality, consider the Earfun Wave Pro, offering excellent sound and mic quality, active noise cancelling, and a comfortable over-ear fit. They also have a longer battery life, which could be beneficial during extended use, like air travel. However, they aren't sweatproof, making them less ideal for exercise. If your focus includes frequent calls and meetings, the JLab JBuds Work Wireless could be more suitable due to its boom mic, and it's better built for office use with a foldable boom mic and detachable earcup. Neither is optimized for sports, but the JLab's lower weight and better security with included ear hooks may stay put during mild activities. Keep in mind that for Android users requiring a stable connection and higher quality audio codecs, the Earfun Wave Pro's support for LDAC and AAC is a bonus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Good for music
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has no clear advantages over the Earfun Wave Pro.
Key differences
Phone Calls
9.0
7.3
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
7.9
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
60.0 Hours
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Earfun Wave Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.0
6.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be good for music, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
8.7
8.8
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Earfun Wave Pro are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
8.0
7.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be very good for TV and video, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good.
Cost
$80
$79
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the JLab JBuds Work Wireless costs $79.
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How the Earfun Wave Pro and the JLab JBuds Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Earfun Wave Pro | JLab JBuds Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $79 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | 60 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 268 Grams | 158 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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 Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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