JLab JBuds Lux ANC vs Skullcandy Hesh ANC

The JLab JBuds Lux ANC wins on battery, water resistance and app tuning; the Skullcandy Hesh ANC wins on nothing major except a built-in Tile tracker and memory foam pads. JLab claims 40+ hours with ANC on (up to 70 without), IPX4 splash resistance, Bluetooth 5.3, spatial audio and a foldable frame, and its 4.6 rating from about 7,500 buyers backs the comfort claims. The Hesh ANC runs about 22 hours with ANC, has no water rating, and its 36-hour recharge time listed by the store is a red flag worth checking. Buy the JLab unless you specifically want Tile tracking.

• Choose the JLab JBuds Lux ANC if you want long battery, splash resistance and app-based EQ for commutes, travel and workouts.
• Choose the Skullcandy Hesh ANC if you want a built-in Tile tracker to find misplaced headphones and prefer memory foam pads.