On-Ear
JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless
78Great
$130
Full review dataJLab Epic Work ANC Wireless vs Skullcandy Grind Wireless: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless vs Skullcandy Grind Wireless, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
On-Ear
Skullcandy Grind Wireless
Not yet scored
$79
Full review dataScore 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
- Skullcandy Grind Wireless
HearWiki score
78
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Sound
7.4
-
Noise cancelling
6.5
-
Battery
9.2
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
8.0
-
Price (USD)
$130
$79
Generation & platform
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Half a step newer
JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless (2024) against Skullcandy Grind Wireless (2018). The JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None.
- Epic Work ANC Wireless20246 yr newer
- Grind Wireless2018
What differsEpic Work ANC WirelessGrind Wireless
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
Platform
Specifications
Epic Work ANC WirelessGrind Wireless
- 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
- 2× 40 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 33 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 94 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Latency
- 50 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 9 m
- -
- Battery life
- 90 h
- 12 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 60 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 60 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 6 h
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- hybrid
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 128 g
- 183 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- 5
- -
- 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
Skullcandy Grind Wireless
The Skullcandy Grind Wireless is a lightweight on-ear headphone that pairs via Bluetooth for cable-free listening, with a battery life of up to 12 hours on a single charge. It relies on passive noise isolation rather than active cancellation, making it a simple and affordable option for everyday use. With 40mm drivers and a 20 Hz–20 kHz frequency range, it aims to deliver a balanced sound profile at a budget-friendly price point.
- Pro:Lightweight design at just 183 grams
- Pro:12 hours of wireless battery life
- Pro:Passive noise isolation for focused listening
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:On-ear fit may not suit all listeners
- Con:Battery life is modest compared to newer models
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