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Updated April 11, 2024·
If noise isolation and comfort during long flights are your top priorities, the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC would suit you better as they have active noise cancelling and are rated excellent for air travel. They also come with a foldable design and built-in controls for convenience. However, if you're focused on a budget-friendly option for gaming and watching TV with a very good score, and don't mind the lack of wireless connectivity, the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) could be the better choice. Keep in mind that the KZ ZSN Pro may not offer the same level of active noise cancellation and sound isolation for noisy environments as the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
Good for music
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.0/10
7.7/10
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good for music, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is only fair.
Gaming
5.4/10
8.0/10
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is very good for gaming, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8/10
4.9/10
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.6/10
7.4/10
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good for TV and video, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
5.3/10
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is good for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Battery
70.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$24
$0
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$80
$100
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has a price of $80 and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) costs $24.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has excellent build quality, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has very good build quality.
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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