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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless offer a great value with strong performance in calls and meetings and long battery life, making them suitable for work environments; however, they might not be the best choice for use during exercise or travel due to lower scores in portability and noise isolation. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro boast better overall sound quality, active noise cancelling for immersive listening, and optimized experience for both Android and Apple devices, but come at a higher price point. If budget is a concern and you need headphones primarily for work, the JLab JBuds could be the wiser economic choice, but for superior sound and noise control for varied environments, including travel and exercise, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro might be worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Very good for music
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.8
8.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for music, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is only fair.
Noise Reduction
5.3
9.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
60.0 Hours
4.8 Hours
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$79
$188
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The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has a price of $79 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.8
8.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both very good for gaming.
Phone Calls
7.3
7.0
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both good for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
8.4
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good.
TV and Video
7.9
7.7
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro both have excellent build quality.
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How the JLab JBuds Work Wireless and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JLab JBuds Work Wireless | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$79 | $188 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 60 Hours | 4.8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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JLab JBuds Work Wireless
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PC Magazine
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."
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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About Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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