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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless are over-ear headphones designed for office use with features like a foldable but non-removable boom mic, which might be better for long conference calls due to their comfortable design and superior microphone quality. The Steelseries TUSQ, on the other hand, are budget-friendly stemless earbuds with a removable boom mic and cable ear hooks, making them more versatile and suitable for mobile gaming or fitness activities. If budget constraints are a primary concern, the Steelseries TUSQ offer good functionality at a lower cost, while the JLab JBuds are pricier but may provide better performance for professional use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.8
7.6
The Steelseries TUSQ is good for music, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.3
5.2
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for phone calls, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
4.7
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
TV and Video
7.9
7.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Steelseries TUSQ are both good for TV and video, though the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.0
The Steelseries TUSQ 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 Steelseries TUSQ does not have a battery.
Cost
$79
$99
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has a price of $79 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $99.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Steelseries TUSQ has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.8
8.5
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Steelseries TUSQ are both very good for gaming.
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How the JLab JBuds Work Wireless and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JLab JBuds Work Wireless | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$79 | $99 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Boom | |
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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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Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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About Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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