Verdict: One of the best headphones under $100: good noise cancelling, very long battery and a full EQ app. Only SBC and AAC codecs.
Good for
- Travel on a budget: hybrid ANC up to 35 dB
- Battery: 40 hours with ANC, 7.5 hours from a 10-minute charge
- Two devices at once: multipoint
Skip it if
- You want LDAC or aptX
- You need a stated water rating
Key specs
| Battery | 40 h with ANC; 70 h without; 10 min = 7.5 h |
|---|---|
| Noise control | Hybrid ANC up to 35 dB, Be Aware mode |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, multipoint; SBC, AAC |
| Weight | About 235 g |
How it compares
- Soundcore Life Q30: similar price, Hi-Res certified
- Sony WH-1000XM5: far stronger ANC at a much higher price
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Specs come from the manufacturer’s published specifications (JLab JBuds Lux ANC product page); iTech Level has not tested this product hands-on. How we choose products.
