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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you highly value sound quality and a wide soundstage for an immersive listening experience, particularly for music, the HifiMan Sundara would be the better choice, albeit at a higher price. They are open-back headphones, which typically deliver a more natural sound but don't isolate noise well, making them less ideal for noisy environments or commuting. On the other hand, if you're looking for versatility and features like a built-in microphone for calls and meetings, alongside portability and better noise isolation, the JLab Go Work Wireless would suit you better, and they come at a budget-friendly price. Moreover, the JLab headphones include wireless connectivity, which adds convenience, especially for mobile use, while the HifiMan Sundara is wired, offering a potentially better sound quality with the tradeoff of being less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Sundara
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.3
5.8
The HifiMan Sundara is excellent for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
7.2
5.3
The HifiMan Sundara is good for gaming, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
6.3
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the HifiMan Sundara is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
6.6
The HifiMan Sundara is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
TV and Video
8.8
5.5
The HifiMan Sundara is very good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
4.6
The JLab Go Work Wireless and HifiMan Sundara are both poor for noise reduction, though the JLab Go Work Wireless is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
47.0 Hours
The HifiMan Sundara does not have a battery. The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life.
Cost
$279
$50
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The HifiMan Sundara has a price of $279 and the JLab Go Work Wireless costs $50.
Build Quality
8.2
9.0
The JLab Go Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the HifiMan Sundara has very good build quality.
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How the HifiMan Sundara and the JLab Go Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HifiMan Sundara | JLab Go Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$279 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 47 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 394.6 Grams | 170 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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HifiMan Sundara
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | July 2023
"The HiFiMan Sundara is the set of headphones to get if you want high-end audio, but don't want to shell out a king's ransom for it. These planar magnetic headphones are comfortable, straightforward, and excellent performers."
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 HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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