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JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless vs Marshall Major III: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless vs Marshall Major III, 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 leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless
  • Marshall Major III
HearWiki score
78
-
Sound
7.4
-
Noise cancelling
6.5
-
Battery
9.2
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
8.0
-
Price (USD)
$130
$79

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?

Mixed generations

JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless (2024) against Marshall Major III (2018). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None, while the Marshall Major III answers with Top codec aptX against AAC. The JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing and USB-C.

  • Epic Work ANC Wireless20246 yr newer
  • Major III2018
What differsEpic Work ANC WirelessMajor III

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Top codec
AAC
aptX
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
USB-C
Yes
No

Specifications

Epic Work ANC WirelessMajor III
Type
On-Ear
On-Ear
Price (USD)
$130
$79
HearWiki score
78
Not scored
Released
2024
2018
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
40 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
94 dB/mW
99 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
aptX
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
50 ms
-
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
90 h
30 h
Battery life (ANC on)
60 h
-
Full charge time
60 min
180 min
Quick charge
10 min → 6 h
10 min → 2 h
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
buttons
buttons
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
128 g
178 g
Water resistance
none
-
Foldable
No
Yes
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
No
Connector
-
3.5 mm
Microphones
5
1
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
2-mic ENC
-

What reviewers said

JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless

The JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless is a budget-friendly on-ear headset built for long workdays, combining hybrid active noise cancellation with a clear transparency mode for staying aware. Its standout 60-hour ANC battery life, solid call quality via five mics, and multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity make it a practical choice for office or remote use. While it lacks water resistance and folding hinges, its comfort and feature-packed design earn it strong marks for the price.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life with ANC on
  • Pro:Effective hybrid noise cancellation
  • Pro:Clear microphone for calls
  • Con:No water resistance
  • Con:Not foldable for easy transport
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs

Marshall Major III

The Marshall Major III are wireless on-ear headphones with a collapsible design and a 3.5 mm backup input for wired use. They offer a long 30-hour battery life, quick charging, and aptX support for compatible devices, all in a lightweight and portable package.

  • Pro:Long 30-hour battery life
  • Pro:Quick charge feature (10 min for 2 hours)
  • Pro:Foldable design for easy portability
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No USB-C charging
  • Con:No multipoint connection

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