JLabRanked #6
JLab JBuds Lux ANC
The JLab JBuds Lux ANC dominates the budget category with features typically found on $200+ headphones. SoundGuys rated it 9.5/10 for value—the highest score among all budget picks they've tested.
Our Verdict
SoundGuys rated it 9.5/10 for value—extraordinary features at $50 including hybrid ANC and 70-hour battery.
Score Breakdown
Sound Quality7/10
Soundstage6.5/10
Comfort7.5/10
Build Quality7/10
Value10/10
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- •Extraordinary value at $50
- •Hybrid ANC blocking up to 35dB
- •70-hour battery (40+ with ANC)
- •Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint
- •10-band parametric EQ in app
✗ Cons
- •No high-res codecs (SBC only)
- •No carrying case included
- •Protein leather can get warm
- •Transparency mode trails premium options
Specifications
| Driver Size | 40mm dynamic |
| Impedance | 16Ω |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Weight | 235g |
| Battery | 70 hours (40+ with ANC) |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- ✓Budget shoppers
- ✓First-time ANC buyers
- ✓Those wanting features over refinement
Not For
- ✗Audiophiles
- ✗Those needing hi-res codecs
- ✗Hot climate users
Where to Buy
Appears In
Best Wireless Earbuds 2025
Ranked #6
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