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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget, the JBL 510BT can save you a bit of money, and they're foldable which makes them portable. However, they have poor comfort and sound isolation, which might not be ideal for long listening sessions or noisy environments. On the other hand, the JLab Go Work Wireless, while slightly more expensive, offers superior comfort, excellent mic quality, and the flexibility of both wireless and wired connections, making them a better choice for calls and meetings. They also have a longer battery life. If calls and comfort are a priority, and you don't mind spending a little more, the JLab could be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL 510BT
- The JBL 510BT has no clear advantages over the JLab Go Work Wireless.
Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Phone Calls
5.1
6.3
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
6.6
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
4.6
The JBL 510BT and JLab Go Work Wireless are both poor for noise reduction, though the JBL 510BT is somewhat better.
Battery
38.0 Hours
47.0 Hours
The JBL 510BT has 38 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$45
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL 510BT has a price of $50 and the JLab Go Work Wireless costs $45.
Build Quality
6.5
9.0
The JLab Go Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the JBL 510BT has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.2
5.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL 510BT to be only fair for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
5.4
5.3
The JBL 510BT and JLab Go Work Wireless are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.5
5.5
The JBL 510BT and JLab Go Work Wireless are both poor for TV and video.
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How the JBL 510BT and the JLab Go Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL 510BT | JLab Go Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $45 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 38 Hours | 47 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 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 | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158.7 Grams | 170 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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JBL 510BT
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SoundGuys
Sam Smart | September 2023
"The JBL Tune 510BT is affordable and compact, making it a great companion for a commute, so long as you don't need active noise canceling. If you wear glasses or have ear piercings, the on-ear design might not be comfortable, since the ear cups will squish your ears."
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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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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