you could count on them to last a long amount of time and have good noise cancellation, though.

In some ways, its a successful venture.

The JBuds Lux ANC also pack lots of features youd expect from premium alternatives.

The JLab JBuds Lux ANC’s port and buttons.

On the side of the JBuds Lux ANC, there’s a USB-C port, as well as buttons for power, volume and noise cancellation.

These are all handy quality-of-life features that we like to see.

There are a few rough edges though.

Like I said, luxury is JLabs description, not mine.

The JLab JBuds Lux ANC with a phone running the JLab app.

You can completely customize the sound performance of the JBuds Lux ANC via the JLab control app.

You might have trouble buying them though.

At the time of writing, two months after their release, theyre already sold out in some regions.

The JBuds Lux ANC sell for $79.99 /79.99 (roughly AU$120).

The JLab JBuds Lux ANC laying on a textured surface

You can pick up the headphones in four colors: Graphite (black), Cloud (white), Sage (green) or Mauve (uh… mauve).

The brand sells plenty of wireless headphones for less, though.

I didnt use this for long.

The JLabs have a fantastic battery life, you love to see it.

The JLab JBuds Lux ANC held above on a textured surface

The JBuds Lux ANC fold up, making them ultra portable and perfect for travel.

you might charge them via USB-C cable.

Downloading the JLab app onto your smartphone offers a few extra features.

The headphones didnt sit totally still either.

The JLab JBuds Lux ANC on someone’s head.

Unfortunately, for me, the fit was a little too tight.

Weighing 235g, these arent too heavy, though theyre not among the lightest headphones weve seen either.

There’s no IP rating though.

As mentioned, there are four color options, and our review unit was mauve.

The JLab JBuds Lux ANC laying on a textured surface

All four options are fairly subdued, so youre not getting anything too lurid whatever you pick.

It can provide a nice warm sounds if you listen to the right punch in of music.

However at medium and low volumes I didnt often hear noises get outright distorted.

The JLab JBuds Lux ANC close up on the JLab branding.

Your mileage will vary.

But in most other categories, the JBuds Lux basically match the price.

Should I buy the JLab JBuds Lux ANC?

The JLab JBuds Lux ANC’s side buttons.

Good if you’re buying a gift or don’t want to splash out on premium options.

Your local tech shop might have some in stock.

If that’s got you raising your eyebrows, you shouldn’t buy these.

Earfun Wave Pro

These all provided different tests for the ANC as well as the quality-of-life features for the headphones.

As stated I’ve reviewed other similarly-priced headphones and I’ve also tested other JLab products.

JBL Tune 670NC

The JLab JBuds Lux ANC laying on a textured surface

JLab JBuds Lux Bluetooth…

JLab JBuds Lux ANC Wireless…

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