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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JLab Go Work Wireless, being over-ear headphones, provide better comfort and are more suited to calls and meetings due to a higher mic quality. However, they have less noise isolation compared to earbuds, and their over-ear design makes them less portable than the Steelseries TUSQ, which are stemless earbuds. The TUSQ offers better gaming performance and a lighter build which could be more suitable for extended gaming sessions. They're also better for TV and video, but they have a lower mic and build quality, and might not be as comfortable for long conference calls or music listening sessions compared to the JLab Go Work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
5.8
7.6
The Steelseries TUSQ is good for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
5.3
8.5
The Steelseries TUSQ is very good for gaming, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
5.2
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.6
4.7
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
TV and Video
5.5
7.3
The Steelseries TUSQ is good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
6.0
The Steelseries TUSQ is only fair for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
47.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life. The Steelseries TUSQ does not have a battery.
Cost
$49
$42
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JLab Go Work Wireless has a price of $49 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $42.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The JLab Go Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Steelseries TUSQ has very good build quality.
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How the JLab Go Work Wireless and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Work Wireless | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$49 | $42 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 170 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Boom | |
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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."
Steelseries TUSQ
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Can Buy or Not
Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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About Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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