True Wireless
JLab Epic Sport ANC 3
76Great
$100
Full review dataJLab Epic Sport ANC 3 vs OnePlus Buds Pro 4: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the OnePlus Buds Pro 4 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: OnePlus Buds Pro 4 - Great overall at around $130.
True Wireless
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
84Great
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
JLab Epic Sport ANC 3
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery8.5
Calls7.0
Value8.5
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery8.5
Calls7.5
Value9.0
Specifications
| Spec | JLab Epic Sport ANC 3 | OnePlus Buds Pro 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $100 | $130 |
| HearWiki score | 76 / 100 · Great | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 10mm dynamic driver + Knowles balanced armature | dual drivers; 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 11 mm |
| Driver size | 10mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20-40,000 Hz | 10Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | - |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB ±1 dB | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | - |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | - | 47 ms |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 13 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 10 h | 7 h |
| Battery incl. case | 56 h | 45 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | 70 min |
| Quick charge | 10 minutes = 2 hours | 10 min = 11 hours playback |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | 2-mic ENC | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Yes | yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 33.6 g | 4.73 g |
| Case weight | 60.6 g | 50.62 g |
| Water resistance | IP66 | IP55 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Model code | - | OnePlus Buds 4 |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 3 |
| Microphone | 6 x MEMS | - |
What reviewers said
JLab Epic Sport ANC 3
These wireless earbuds are tailored for active lifestyles, packing hybrid active noise cancellation, dual drivers, and LDAC support into a rugged, IP66-rated design. With long battery life, multipoint connectivity, and multiple charging options, they offer a strong feature set at a budget-friendly price, though some compromises exist in fit and performance.
- Pro:Excellent battery life with case
- Pro:Supports LDAC for high-res audio
- Pro:Secure, sweat-proof IP66 build
- Con:Bulky case
- Con:ANC not class-leading
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
The OnePlus Buds Pro 4 are a well-rounded pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver impressive audio, adaptive noise cancellation, and strong battery life for their price. They're particularly suited for active lifestyles thanks to their IP55 rating and secure fit, with a feature set that includes multipoint, wireless charging, and customizable EQ. Overall, they offer excellent value and perform above their price point across most key areas.
- Pro:Rich dual-driver sound with LHDC support
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
- Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
- Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve
- Con:No official mention of wear detection
- Con:Slightly bulky case compared to rivals
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