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

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

  • JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset
  • Yamaha YH-E500A
HearWiki score
79
-
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 On-Ear Headset (2024) against Yamaha YH-E500A (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, while the Yamaha YH-E500A answers with Top codec aptX HD against AAC.

  • Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset20244 yr newer
  • YH-E500A2020
What differsEpic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear HeadsetYH-E500A

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Top codec
AAC
aptX HD

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

Specifications

Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear HeadsetYH-E500A
Type
On-Ear
On-Ear
Price (USD)
$130
$200
HearWiki score
79
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
-
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
Case weight
80 g
-
Water resistance
none
-
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
No
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
leather
-
Connector
USB-C
3.5 mm
Microphones
5
-
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)

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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