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AKG Y400 vs JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the AKG Y400 vs JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • AKG Y400
  • JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset
HearWiki score
-
79
Sound
-
7.4
Noise cancelling
-
6.5
Battery
-
9.2
Calls
-
8.0
Value
-
8.0
Price (USD)
$89
$130

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset (2024) against AKG Y400 (2018). The JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • Y4002018
  • Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset20246 yr newer
What differsY400Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Level on: Top codec, USB-C.

Specifications

Y400Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset
Type
On-Ear
On-Ear
Price (USD)
$89
$130
HearWiki score
Not scored
79
Released
2018
2024
Availability
Discontinued
Still sold new
Driver
dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
-
40 mm
Drivers per side
-
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
106 dB/mW
94 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Latency
-
50 ms
Wireless range
-
9 m
Battery life
20 h
90 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
60 h
Full charge time
120 min
-
Quick charge
-
10 min → 6 h
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
-
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
170 g
128 g
Case weight
-
80 g
Water resistance
none
none
Foldable
Yes
-
Detachable cable
No
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
-
leather
Connector
3.5 mm
USB-C
Microphones
2
5
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
2-mic ENC

What reviewers said

AKG Y400

The AKG Y400 are lightweight, foldable on-ear wireless headphones with Bluetooth 5.0, offering a solid 20-hour battery life. They deliver a balanced sound signature with dynamic drivers, support SBC and AAC codecs, and include a 3.5mm wired option for flexibility. While they lack active noise cancellation and water resistance, their compact design and USB-C fast charging make them a practical budget-friendly choice.

  • Pro:20-hour battery life with USB-C fast charging
  • Pro:Lightweight and foldable for easy portability
  • Pro:Supports both wireless and wired listening via 3.5mm jack
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:Earcups may feel tight for larger ears

JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset

The JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset is a lightweight, versatile option designed for office and remote work, featuring hybrid active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.3, and multipoint connectivity. It offers impressive battery endurance, clear call quality with multiple microphones, and a simple button-based control scheme, all wrapped in a comfortable, portable design.

  • Pro:Exceptional battery life, even with ANC enabled
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for long work sessions
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces moderate ambient noise
  • Con:Occasional Bluetooth connectivity quirks reported
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:Limited codec support (only SBC and AAC)

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