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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality for music is your priority, the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless earbuds are comparable to JLab Go Work Wireless headphones, with a slight edge in bass and mid accuracy. The JLab offers superior comfort and mic quality, ideal for extended use and calls or meetings, with over-ear design providing better sound isolation and a long battery life of 47 hours. However, the JBL has a higher exercise and air travel score, indicating better portability and convenience for on-the-go use. Both are budget-friendly and share similar soundstage scores. If wireless convenience for mobile use is your need, the JBL could suit you better, but for office work with the best call quality, the JLab is the stronger choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
Good for phone calls
Good for gaming
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
The JLab Go Work Wireless has no clear advantages over the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless.
Key differences
Music
6.6/10
5.8/10
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
7.3/10
5.3/10
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for gaming, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
7.8/10
6.3/10
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for phone calls, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.3/10
6.6/10
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
TV and Video
6.9/10
5.5/10
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair for TV and video, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5/10
4.6/10
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
8.3 Hours
47.0 Hours
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has 8.3 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The JLab Go Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has very good build quality.
"The Vibe Beam earbuds may not be a sleek as other earbuds in the price range, such as the equally priced Vibe Buds, but they sound great, have a long battery life, and come with an equalizer. And if you just need a solid pair if earbuds to get you through your commute, these will do the trick. I have no complaints here."
"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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