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JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset vs Marshall Major III: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset 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 On-Ear Headset leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset
  • Marshall Major III
HearWiki score
79
-
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 On-Ear Headset (2024) against Marshall Major III (2018). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset 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 On-Ear Headset answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing and USB-C.

  • Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset20246 yr newer
  • Major III2018
What differsEpic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear HeadsetMajor 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 Wireless On-Ear HeadsetMajor III
Type
On-Ear
On-Ear
Price (USD)
$130
$79
HearWiki score
79
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
-
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
Case weight
80 g
-
Water resistance
none
-
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
No
Yes
USB-C
Yes
No
Pad material
leather
-
Connector
USB-C
3.5 mm
Microphones
5
1
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
2-mic ENC
-

What reviewers said

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)

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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