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Updated January 10, 2024·
To decide between the JLab Go Work Wireless and the Sennheiser HD 400S, consider your primary use cases. If you require a pair for long conference calls and require clear communication, the JLab Go Work with its built-in microphone and long-lasting battery may be more suitable for you. The Sennheiser HD 400S, on the other hand, is likely to offer better sound quality, making it a great choice for music enthusiasts. However, for activities like watching TV or gaming, latency could be a concern with the Sennheisers. In terms of comfort, consider the form factor as well; earbuds like the JLab tend to be more portable and less obtrusive, whereas the over-ear Sennheisers can offer better noise isolation and potentially greater comfort for extended listening sessions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 400S
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.8
7.1
The Sennheiser HD 400S is good for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
5.3
8.6
The Sennheiser HD 400S is very good for gaming, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
8.2
The Sennheiser HD 400S is very good for phone calls, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.6
7.6
The Sennheiser HD 400S is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
TV and Video
5.5
7.6
The Sennheiser HD 400S is good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
5.3
The Sennheiser HD 400S and JLab Go Work Wireless are both poor for noise reduction, though the Sennheiser HD 400S is somewhat better.
Battery
47.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD 400S does not have a battery.
Cost
$40
$50
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JLab Go Work Wireless has a price of $40 and the Sennheiser HD 400S costs $50.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab Go Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser HD 400S has very good build quality.
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How the JLab Go Work Wireless and the Sennheiser HD 400S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Work Wireless | Sennheiser HD 400S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$40 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | January 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 47 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
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 | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 170 Grams | 213 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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JLab Go Work Wireless
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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."
Sennheiser HD 400S
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Headphone Dungeon
Jim | August 2022
"Sennheiser has done it again. The HD 400S performs well beyond its price range and is one of the better budget model headphones I’ve tried. It has very few bells and whistles and offers a simple means of listening that still delivers amazing clarity and quality. If you need a good first pair of headphones or need something that you can take out of the house, then the HD 400S is definitely for you."
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About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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