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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you are looking for headphones suitable for office use, including calls and meetings, with the convenience of wireless connectivity and good build quality, the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is a great choice; it also has a boom mic for clear communication. However, if price is a significant concern or if you prefer earbuds for portability, the KZ ZSN Pro X could suit you; though keep in mind, it has a cable and poorer mic quality, meaning it may not be ideal for calls. Neither option supports active noise cancelling, so if you're looking for silence in noisy environments, you might want to consider other products. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro X
- Good for music
Key differences
Gaming
8.8
5.9
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is very good for gaming, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Phone Calls
7.3
3.1
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
4.7
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
TV and Video
7.9
7.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and KZ ZSN Pro X are both good for TV and video, though the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.0
The KZ ZSN Pro X is only fair for noise reduction, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
60.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro X does not have a battery.
Cost
$79
$24
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has a price of $79 and the KZ ZSN Pro X costs $24.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the KZ ZSN Pro X has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KZ ZSN Pro X to be good for music, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is only fair.
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How the JLab JBuds Work Wireless and the KZ ZSN Pro X compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab JBuds Work Wireless | KZ ZSN Pro X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$79 | $24 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | June 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.3/10 | 3.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 60 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 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 | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158 Grams | 27 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
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JLab JBuds Work Wireless
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Tim Gideon | February 2022
"The JLab JBuds Work is an affordable headset-headphone hybrid that you can use to listen to music in stereo and communicate on video calls thanks to a retractable boom mic, and we particularly like its convenient mono and passive wired modes. You won't find any frills here like you will with the costlier Jabra Evolve2 65 or Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC, but for less than half the price, the JBuds Work is an effective lower-cost alternative."
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Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"The KZ ZSN PRO X offers superb sound for very little money, like under $30 USD. It has some rough edges with a plastic seam on the cable that can rub on your ear, and the bud is a bit large. The tech isn't cutting edge, but new doesn't always equal better. You should try it."
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