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Updated April 11, 2024·
If active noise cancelling is a priority and you plan to use your headphones during air travel or in noisy environments, the JBL Live 670NC would be the better choice as they offer this feature. However, they have a lower sound quality compared to other options. For longer calls and meetings, the JLab Go Work Wireless would be advantageous with its excellent mic quality and being more budget-friendly. Bear in mind the JBLs have virtual surround, which may enhance your TV and gaming experience, despite their lower scores in these categories, while the JLab lacks this feature. The JBLs are more portable and better suited for exercise, thanks to their foldable design and weight, but neither are sweatproof. If customization is important, the JBLs offer app equalizer and controls customization, but if you're looking to save money and prioritize comfort and mic quality for work-related use, the JLab Go Work Wireless might be the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live 670NC
Good for phone calls
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
The JLab Go Work Wireless has no clear advantages over the JBL Live 670NC.
Key differences
Music
6.5/10
5.8/10
The JBL Live 670NC is only fair for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
7.4/10
6.3/10
The JBL Live 670NC is good for phone calls, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6/10
6.6/10
The JBL Live 670NC is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.7/10
4.6/10
The JBL Live 670NC is only fair for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
65.0 Hours
47.0 Hours
The JBL Live 670NC has 65 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Live 670NC has a price of $100 and the JLab Go Work Wireless costs $50.
Build Quality
8.0/10
9.0/10
The JLab Go Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the JBL Live 670NC has very good build quality.
"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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