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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer headphones that are great for calls and meetings with better build quality and control convenience, go for the JLab JBuds Work Wireless, which also have a significantly longer battery life. On the other hand, if you prioritize sound quality, especially for music and media with better noise isolation for quiet listening, consider the Skullcandy Hesh ANC; they also offer active noise cancelling which the JLab lacks, making them suitable for air travel and commuting. Keep in mind, Skullcandy is foldable for portability, but they're heavier than the JLab. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
8.8
5.6
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Phone Calls
7.3
5.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
6.0
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
TV and Video
7.9
5.8
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
60.0 Hours
23.0 Hours
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.
Cost
$79
$135
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has a price of $79 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $135.
Build Quality
9.0
7.0
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
6.7
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Skullcandy Hesh ANC are both only fair for music.
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How the JLab JBuds Work Wireless and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab JBuds Work Wireless | Skullcandy Hesh ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$79 | $135 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | December 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 60 Hours | 23 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1.6 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158 Grams | 226.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Skullcandy Hesh ANC
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC are compact, wireless over-ears for everyday use that are tuned for bass and designed to suppress or amplify ambient noise as required. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, optional tracking via the Tile app is supported so that these headphones can be found if they get lost."
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About Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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