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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize sound fidelity, especially for music, the Etymotic ER4XR offers superior sound isolation and overall sound quality but lacks features like a microphone, making them less suitable for calls and meetings. On the other hand, JLab Go Work Wireless headphones are better for comfort during long calls, with a boom mic that delivers clear communication, but they don't isolate noise as effectively. So if you're after high-quality music listening and can handle the price, consider the Etymotics; if you need a versatile headset for both work and casual use, the JLabs provide a more affordable and practical solution. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Etymotic ER4XR
  • Very good for music
  • Good for TV and video
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
  • Very good for air travel

Key differences

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Music

8.0
ER4XR
Go Work Wireless
5.8
The Etymotic ER4XR is very good for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.

Gaming

6.2
ER4XR
Go Work Wireless
5.3
The Etymotic ER4XR is only fair for gaming, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.

Phone Calls

4.7
ER4XR
Go Work Wireless
6.3
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the Etymotic ER4XR is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.3
ER4XR
Go Work Wireless
6.6
The Etymotic ER4XR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.

TV and Video

7.4
ER4XR
Go Work Wireless
5.5
The Etymotic ER4XR is good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.

Noise Reduction

9.1
ER4XR
Go Work Wireless
4.6
The Etymotic ER4XR is excellent for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.

Battery

N/A
ER4XR
Go Work Wireless
47.0 Hours
The Etymotic ER4XR does not have a battery. The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life.

Cost

$234
ER4XR
Go Work Wireless
$50
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The Etymotic ER4XR has a price of $234 and the JLab Go Work Wireless costs $50.
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Key similarities

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Build Quality

9.0
ER4XR
Go Work Wireless
9.0
The Etymotic ER4XR and JLab Go Work Wireless both have excellent build quality.

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How the Etymotic ER4XR and the JLab Go Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Etymotic ER4XRJLab Go Work Wireless
Etymotic ER4XRJLab Go Work Wireless

GENERAL

Price
$234
$50
Brand
EtymoticJLab
Release Date
June 1, 2016May 1, 2021
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
8/105.8/10
Phone Calls Score
4.8/106.4/10
Gaming Score
6.3/105.3/10
TV and Video Score
7.4/105.6/10
Exercise Score
4.1/106.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A47 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A2 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
9.1/104.6/10
Virtual Surround
N/ANo
Android App
N/ANo
iOS App
N/ANo
Mic Quality
N/A9/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/109/10
Comfort score
6/108.4/10
Size
SmallN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
4 Grams170 Grams
Microphone style
N/ABoom

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Etymotic ER4XR

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What HiFi?

What HiFi? | May 2015
"The Etymotic ER4XRs' top qualities are the detail and definition of the midrange, rewarding the closest listening. While the soundstage is large rather than gigantic, the excellent separation and spatial precision mean you can dive deep into music just as much as when wearing a pair of full-size open-backed headphones."

JLab Go Work Wireless

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Headphone Check

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 Etymotic

Etymotic Research is an American based research, development and manufacturing company founded in 1983. They invented the first insert earphones that were used for the diagnosis and research of hearing loss and other auditory disorders. They went on to pioneer the market of high fidelity, isolating, in-ear earphones.

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