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Updated April 11, 2024·
over-ear and bone conduction headphones respectively. If you value noise isolation and are interested in using your headphones during air travel or in noisy environments, the JLab Jbuds, which feature active noise cancelling, would be a better choice. However, the Shokz OpenMove headphones provide the unique benefit of bone conduction technology, which allows you to stay aware of your surroundings, making them ideal for outdoor activities and exercise where situational awareness is important. They are also more portable and have a sweatproof certification. For call quality, both have good mic performance, but the Shokz OpenMove excels with its very good call score, making them better suited for calls and meetings. Neither are suitable for gaming or TV due to their poor performance in that area. If you prefer a customizable experience, JLab offers an app equalizer and control customization. Finally, consider the battery life and whether the convenience of wireless charging or a detachable cable is important to you. The JLab offers a longer battery life and a detachable cable, while neither support wireless charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.0
4.8
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is only fair for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
5.0
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for TV and video, though the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
7.0
2.5
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is good for noise reduction, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
70.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
4.9
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for gaming.
Cost
$80
$80
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has a price of $80 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Shokz OpenMove both have very good build quality.
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How the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Jbuds Lux ANC | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.1/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 70 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 5 | |
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Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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