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

On aggregated review scores the JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 79. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset - Great overall at around $130.

On-Ear

JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset

79Great

$130

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On-Ear

Marshall Major V

76Great

$160

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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 5 of 7 measures.

JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset
Marshall Major V

HearWiki score

Sound

7.4

7.2

Noise cancelling

6.5

0.0

Battery

9.2

10.0

Calls

8.0

5.8

Value

8.0

Price (USD)

$130

$160

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

Both shipped in 2024. Neither is straightforwardly newer: the JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset brings ANC type Hybrid against None, while the Marshall Major V answers with Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3). The JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset answers on convenience features: it adds Transparency mode.

Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset2024
Major V2024

What differsEpic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear HeadsetMajor V

Top codec: AAC; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: Hybrid; None
Transparency mode: Yes; No

Level on: Bluetooth, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear HeadsetMajor V

Type: On-Ear; On-Ear
Price (USD): $130; $160
HearWiki score: 79; 76
Released: 2024; 2024
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
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; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 94 dB/mW; 106 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, LC3
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: 50 ms; -
Wireless range: 9 m; 10 m
Battery life: 90 h; 100 h
Battery life (ANC on): 60 h; -
Full charge time: -; 180 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 6 h; 15 min → 15 h
Wireless charging: -; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: hybrid; none
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: buttons; both
Voice assistant: Yes; Yes
Weight: 128 g; 186 g
Case weight: 80 g; -
Water resistance: none; none
Detachable cable: No; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
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; -

Specification comparison of JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset vs Marshall Major V
Spec	JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset	Marshall Major V
Type	On-Ear	On-Ear
Price (USD)	$130	$160
HearWiki score	79 / 100 Great	76 / 100 Great
Released	2024	2024
Audio
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	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	94 dB/mW	106 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, LC3
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	50 ms	-
Wireless range	9 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	90 h	100 h
Battery life (ANC on)	60 h	-
Full charge time	-	180 min
Quick charge	10 min → 6 h	15 min → 15 h
Wireless charging	-	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	hybrid	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	buttons	both
Voice assistant	Yes	Yes
Design
Weight	128 g	186 g
Case weight	80 g	-
Water resistance	none	none
Detachable cable	No	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	leather	-
Connector	USB-C	3.5 mm
Calls
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 V

The Marshall Major V is a lightweight on-ear wireless headphone that prioritizes long battery life with up to 100 hours of playback. It features Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint support, a 40mm dynamic driver, and a classic Marshall aesthetic, making it a solid choice for everyday listening without active noise cancellation.

Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life
Pro:Lightweight and foldable design
Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:No water resistance
Con:Single microphone for calls

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