JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset vs Sennheiser HD 250BT: 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

Sennheiser HD 250BT

66Good

$69

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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 6 of 7 measures.

JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset
Sennheiser HD 250BT

HearWiki score

Sound

7.4

7.3

Noise cancelling

6.5

Battery

9.2

6.9

Calls

8.0

6.3

Value

8.0

Price (USD)

$130

$69

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 Sennheiser HD 250BT (2020). 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 Sennheiser HD 250BT answers with Top codec aptX against AAC. The JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode and Custom EQ.

Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset20244 yr newer
HD 250BT2020

What differsEpic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear HeadsetHD 250BT

Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.0
Top codec: AAC; aptX
ANC type: Hybrid; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No

Level on: USB-C, Companion app.

Specifications

Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear HeadsetHD 250BT

Type: On-Ear; On-Ear
Price (USD): $130; $69
HearWiki score: 79; 66
Released: 2024; 2020
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 40 mm dynamic; 32 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 40 mm; 32 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; -
Sensitivity: 94 dB/mW; 110 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Latency: 50 ms; -
Wireless range: 9 m; -
Battery life: 90 h; 25 h
Battery life (ANC on): 60 h; -
Full charge time: -; 180 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 6 h; -
Wireless charging: -; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: hybrid; none
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: buttons; buttons
Voice assistant: Yes; Yes
Weight: 128 g; 125 g
Case weight: 80 g; -
Water resistance: none; -
Detachable cable: No; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: leather; -
Connector: USB-C; -
Model code: -; 508937
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 Sennheiser HD 250BT
Spec	JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset	Sennheiser HD 250BT
Type	On-Ear	On-Ear
Price (USD)	$130	$69
HearWiki score	79 / 100 Great	66 / 100 Good
Released	2024	2020
Audio
Driver	40 mm dynamic	32 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	32 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	-
Sensitivity	94 dB/mW	110 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Latency	50 ms	-
Wireless range	9 m	-
Battery
Battery life	90 h	25 h
Battery life (ANC on)	60 h	-
Full charge time	-	180 min
Quick charge	10 min → 6 h	-
Wireless charging	-	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	hybrid	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	buttons	buttons
Voice assistant	Yes	Yes
Design
Weight	128 g	125 g
Case weight	80 g	-
Water resistance	none	-
Detachable cable	No	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	leather	-
Connector	USB-C	-
Model code	-	508937
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)

Sennheiser HD 250BT

The Sennheiser HD 250BT is a budget-friendly on-ear wireless headphone that delivers a balanced, detailed sound signature with a focus on clarity rather than booming bass. It offers solid battery life and broad Bluetooth codec support, making it a dependable choice for everyday listening, though its design lacks premium comfort and noise isolation.

Pro:Clean, audiophile-friendly sound balance
Pro:Extensive codec support including aptX Low Latency
Pro:Long 25-hour battery life

Con:On-ear fit doesn't seal tightly, letting in outside noise
Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:Basic design not especially plush or comfortable

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