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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless are designed for comfort and convenience, providing a robust build, superior mic quality, and long battery life, making them ideal for calls and meetings as well as long hours of listening. They are also favorable for gaming due to low latency. On the other hand, the Shokz OpenMove with their bone conduction technology allow you to remain aware of your surroundings, which is safer for outdoor exercise, but they have less impressive overall sound quality and may not be the best for immersive music or video experiences. Shokz OpenMove is also more portable and resistant to sweat, which adds to their suitability for active users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.8
4.8
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is only fair for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
8.8
4.9
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
7.3
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove and JLab JBuds Work Wireless are both good for phone calls, though the Shokz OpenMove is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.9
5.0
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
2.5
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for noise reduction, though the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is somewhat better.
Battery
60.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Shokz OpenMove has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove and JLab JBuds Work Wireless are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Cost
$79
$80
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has a price of $79 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
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How the JLab JBuds Work Wireless and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JLab JBuds Work Wireless | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$79 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 60 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 5 | |
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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."
Shokz OpenMove
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Sound Guys
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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