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Updated January 10, 2024·
If cost is a major factor, the JLab Go Work Wireless could be the better choice as it's less expensive and provides good comfort and battery life, suitable for long calls or listening to books and podcasts. However, the JLab JBuds Work Wireless may justify the higher price with better suitability for gaming and TV, an additional 13 hours of battery life, and slightly better noise isolation, making it a versatile option if budget allows for a slightly higher expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- The JLab Go Work Wireless has no clear advantages over the JLab JBuds Work Wireless.
Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.8
6.8
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is only fair for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
5.3
8.8
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is very good for gaming, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
7.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for phone calls, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.6
7.9
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
TV and Video
5.5
7.9
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
5.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and JLab Go Work Wireless are both poor for noise reduction, though the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is somewhat better.
Battery
47.0 Hours
60.0 Hours
The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life. The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$79
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JLab Go Work Wireless has a price of $50 and the JLab JBuds Work Wireless costs $79.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The JLab Go Work Wireless and JLab JBuds Work Wireless both have excellent build quality.
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How the JLab Go Work Wireless and the JLab JBuds Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Work Wireless | JLab JBuds Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $79 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 47 Hours | 60 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 170 Grams | 158 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Tim Gideon | February 2022
"The JLab JBuds Work is an affordable headset-headphone hybrid that you can use to listen to music in stereo and communicate on video calls thanks to a retractable boom mic, and we particularly like its convenient mono and passive wired modes. You won't find any frills here like you will with the costlier Jabra Evolve2 65 or Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC, but for less than half the price, the JBuds Work is an effective lower-cost alternative."
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