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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the JLab Go Work Wireless and Sennheiser HD800S depends on your preferences and use cases. If you're looking for an affordable solution for work with a microphone for calls, the JLab Go Work Wireless with its foldable boom mic and closed-back design for office use would be practical. In contrast, if your preference leans towards high-fidelity audio and you're willing to invest more, the Sennheiser HD800S with its open-back design offers exceptional sound quality, especially when paired with a dedicated amplifier; however, it doesn't include a microphone for calls. The HD800S also suggests a larger soundstage for an immersive experience, suited for critical listening, but it's not ideal for noisy environments due to its open design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD800S
- Best in class for music
- Good for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.8
9.9
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
5.3
7.5
The Sennheiser HD800S is good for gaming, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
5.0
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the Sennheiser HD800S is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.6
8.1
The Sennheiser HD800S is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
TV and Video
5.5
9.7
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for TV and video, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
2.5
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Sennheiser HD800S are both poor for noise reduction, though the JLab Go Work Wireless is somewhat better.
Battery
47.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD800S does not have a battery.
Cost
$50
$1,380
$0
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$200
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The JLab Go Work Wireless has a price of $50 and the Sennheiser HD800S costs $1,380.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Sennheiser HD800S both have excellent build quality.
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How the JLab Go Work Wireless and the Sennheiser HD800S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JLab Go Work Wireless | Sennheiser HD800S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $1,380 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | December 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 9.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.5/10 | |
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 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 10/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 170 Grams | 371.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
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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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | March 2023
"The cans offer stellar sound quality, comfort, and good maintenance options—so they're an easy recommendation if you have the cash and the need for the last headphones you'll buy for years."
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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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