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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JLab Go Work Wireless headphones are budget-friendly and offer features such as a boom microphone and both wired and wireless connectivity, making them versatile for calls, meetings, and casual listening. They have a high comfort score and decent sound quality. On the other hand, the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II earbuds are higher-priced with superior overall sound quality and soundstage, better suited for an immersive music and TV experience. They lack a microphone which makes them not ideal for calls. Both have similar battery lives and are not sweat or dustproof, with no active noise cancellation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II
- Best in class for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.8
9.5
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is best in class for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
5.3
6.7
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is only fair for gaming, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
5.1
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.6
7.9
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
TV and Video
5.5
8.8
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is very good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
6.0
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II 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 Thieaudio Monarch Mk II does not have a battery.
Cost
$50
$999
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The JLab Go Work Wireless has a price of $50 and the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II costs $999.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Thieaudio Monarch Mk II both have excellent build quality.
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How the JLab Go Work Wireless and the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Work Wireless | Thieaudio Monarch Mk II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Thieaudio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | October 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 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 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
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 | 9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
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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."
Thieaudio Monarch Mk II
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Audiophile On | August 2021
"No other earphone I have listened to in the past 12 months has given me as much joy as the Thieaduio Monarch MKII. One of those IEMs will make you question where we can go from here. The sound is jaw-dropping, leaving you wanting more and more. It makes you want to run through your entire music library and reevaluate. It makes you not feel bad about paying full price for them, especially in a hobby where buyers' remorse is genuine. For me, it's top tier, rivaled by a few but not surpassed."
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About Thieaudio
Thieaudio is the in-house brand of Linsoul Audio, a Chinese earbud and headphone retailer specializing in what the community lovingly calls Chi-fi, that is high fidelity brands out of China. Thieaudio was established in 2019 as the creative engineering branch of Linsoul. As of today, they market three different lines of earbuds, Voyager, Legacy and the extremely well-received Monarch.
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