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At a glance
- Brand
- JLab
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Released
- 2024
Score breakdowngreat overall
Sound7.3
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery9.2
Calls6.6
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The JLab JBuds Lux ANC are budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphones that deliver surprisingly robust performance for the price. They combine hybrid active noise cancellation, a long-lasting battery, and a comfortable fit, making them a solid everyday option for listeners who want versatility without a hefty cost. With Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint pairing, and a customizable EQ, they offer practical features that punch above their weight class.
What works
- Effective hybrid ANC for the price
- Excellent battery life, even with ANC on
- Multipoint Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
- Customizable EQ via companion app
- Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
What doesn't
- No included carry case
- Limited codec support (only SBC and AAC)
- No wear detection sensor
- Plastic build may feel less premium
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes |
| Latency | 200 ms |
| Wireless range | 9 m |
Battery
| Battery life | 70 h |
|---|---|
| Battery life (ANC on) | 40 h |
| Full charge time | 150 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 7.5 h |
| Wireless charging | No |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| ANC type | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Wear detection | No |
| Controls | buttons |
| Voice assistant | Yes |
Design
| Weight | 235 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | none |
| USB-C | Yes |
Calls
| Microphones | 5 |
|---|---|
| Call noise reduction | Yes |
| Call NR technology | 3-mic ENC |
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