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Grado SR225e vs JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Grado SR225e 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • Grado SR225e
  • 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)
$200
$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?

Half a step newer

JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset (2024) against Grado SR225e (2018). The JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • SR225e2018
  • Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset20246 yr newer
What differsSR225eEpic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset

Platform

ANC type
None
Hybrid

Specifications

SR225eEpic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset
Type
On-Ear
On-Ear
Price (USD)
$200
$130
HearWiki score
Not scored
79
Released
2018
2024
Availability
Discontinued
Still sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 22 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature
warm
-
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
98 dB/mW
94 dB/mW
Bluetooth
-
5.3
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Latency
-
50 ms
Wireless range
-
9 m
Battery life
-
90 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
60 h
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
none
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
357 g
128 g
Case weight
-
80 g
Water resistance
-
none
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
-
Yes
Pad material
-
leather
Connector
3.5 mm
USB-C
Microphones
-
5
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
2-mic ENC

What reviewers said

Grado SR225e

The Grado SR225e is an open-back, on-ear wired headphone that delivers a lively, detailed performance with an impressively wide and airy soundstage. Its warm overall tuning is paired with a forward treble that can be sharp on certain tracks, and the foam pads may feel stiff during extended listening sessions.

  • Pro:Open-back design creates a spacious, immersive soundstage
  • Pro:Crisp, revealing detail across the frequency range
  • Pro:Warm signature adds body to vocals and instruments
  • Con:Treble can come across as harsh or sibilant at times
  • Con:Foam earpads are not very plush for long wear
  • Con:No inline controls or cable microphone

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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