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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need headphones primarily for music listening and calls, the JLab Go Work Wireless is a more cost-effective choice with commendable comfort and mic quality. Conversely, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC, while typically pricier, provides better overall sound quality, active noise cancellation, and is optimized for Apple devices, making it a more versatile option for a variety of environments including travel. Keep in mind that while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has a higher noise isolation quality, the JLab has a longer battery life, which could be crucial if you need your headphones to last through long sessions without charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- The JLab Go Work Wireless has no clear advantages over the Skullcandy Hesh ANC.
Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
5.8
6.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
5.3
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.6
6.0
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Skullcandy Hesh ANC are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JLab Go Work Wireless is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
4.6
8.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
47.0 Hours
23.0 Hours
The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$135
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JLab Go Work Wireless has a price of $50 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $135.
Build Quality
9.0
7.0
The JLab Go Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.6
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and JLab Go Work Wireless are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.5
5.8
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and JLab Go Work Wireless are both poor for TV and video.
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How the JLab Go Work Wireless and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Work Wireless | Skullcandy Hesh ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $135 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | December 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 47 Hours | 23 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.6 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 170 Grams | 226.7 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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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."
Skullcandy Hesh ANC
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC are compact, wireless over-ears for everyday use that are tuned for bass and designed to suppress or amplify ambient noise as required. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, optional tracking via the Tile app is supported so that these headphones can be found if they get lost."
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About Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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