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JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless vs Yamaha YH-E500A: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless vs Yamaha YH-E500A, 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless
  • Yamaha YH-E500A
HearWiki score
78
-
Sound
7.4
-
Noise cancelling
6.5
-
Battery
9.2
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
8.0
-
Price (USD)
$130
$200

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 Yamaha YH-E500A (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, while the Yamaha YH-E500A answers with Top codec aptX HD against AAC.

  • Epic Work ANC Wireless20244 yr newer
  • YH-E500A2020
What differsEpic Work ANC WirelessYH-E500A

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Top codec
AAC
aptX HD

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

Epic Work ANC WirelessYH-E500A
Type
On-Ear
On-Ear
Price (USD)
$130
$200
HearWiki score
78
Not scored
Released
2024
2020
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
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
94 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
aptX HD
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Latency
50 ms
-
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
90 h
38 h
Battery life (ANC on)
60 h
38 h
Full charge time
60 min
210 min
Quick charge
10 min → 6 h
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
buttons
-
Voice assistant
Yes
Google Assistant, Siri
Weight
128 g
195 g
Water resistance
none
-
Foldable
No
Yes
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
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

Yamaha YH-E500A

The Yamaha YH-E500A are wireless on-ear headphones with active noise cancellation, designed for portable listening. They offer a long 38-hour battery life with ANC engaged, support for aptX HD Bluetooth streaming, and a lightweight, foldable build. A transparency mode and wired connection option add to their versatility for everyday use.

  • Pro:Long 38-hour battery life with ANC on
  • Pro:Supports high-quality aptX HD audio codec
  • Pro:Lightweight and foldable design for travel
  • Con:Charging takes about 3.5 hours
  • Con:On-ear design may not suit all listeners
  • Con:No mention of multipoint connection

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