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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JLab Go Work Wireless headphones are an excellent budget-friendly choice if you're focused on comfort and call quality, with high scores in those areas. They're also suitable for long periods of use, like air travel or podcasts. The Sony Linkbuds, while more expensive, offer a unique open design and better soundstage, which might be preferable if you enjoy a natural listening experience and situational awareness. However, the Linkbuds are not as versatile as the JLab for calls and meetings. The Sony Linkbuds also support wireless charging and have an app providing equalizer and control customization, features the JLab lacks. If portability and exercise are priorities, the smaller, sweatproof Linkbuds might be a better option, but if cost and versatility matter more, the JLab could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sony Linkbuds
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.8
6.6
The Sony Linkbuds is only fair for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
6.8
The Sony Linkbuds and JLab Go Work Wireless are both only fair for phone calls, though the Sony Linkbuds is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.6
7.8
The Sony Linkbuds is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
Noise Reduction
4.6
2.5
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Sony Linkbuds are both poor for noise reduction, though the JLab Go Work Wireless is somewhat better.
Battery
47.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life. The Sony Linkbuds has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$178
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The JLab Go Work Wireless has a price of $50 and the Sony Linkbuds costs $178.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.5
The Sony Linkbuds and JLab Go Work Wireless are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.5
5.4
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Sony Linkbuds are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.0
9.3
The Sony Linkbuds and JLab Go Work Wireless both have excellent build quality.
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How the JLab Go Work Wireless and the Sony Linkbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Work Wireless | Sony Linkbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $178 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 47 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 17.5 | |
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 | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 170 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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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."
Sony Linkbuds
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Sound Guys
Sam Moore | February 2022
"The Sony LinkBuds is definitely the most unique audio product to release so far in 2022, and it largely executes well on it's unoccluded design. However, it's hamstrung by all the same things as other unsealed earbuds."
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About Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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