Does the boom mic work on either earbud?

Yes. JLab says the detachable boom mic fits either earbud, so you can wear it on whichever side you prefer.

Can I connect to a laptop and a phone at the same time?

Yes. Bluetooth Multipoint lets the buds stay connected to two devices and switch between them.

Do the Work Buds have active noise cancellation?

No. The noise-canceling claim applies to the boom mic's call pickup, not to ANC in the earbuds.

How long do they run between charges?

JLab rates 55+ hours of total playtime when you count the charging dock, with each session shorter than that.

What comes in the box?

The earbuds, the USB-C charging dock and the detachable boom mic. Check the listing for any ear tip sizes included.

Are they good for music as well as calls?

They handle music fine, but the tuning favors speech and the bass is modest. Buy them for calls first.

Where is the JLab Work Buds True Wireless Earbuds cheapest?

At Mercari, for $23.00, 67% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the JLab Work Buds True Wireless Earbuds?

13 stores we checked sell it, including Mercari, Amazon, Poshmark, CDW, eBay.

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What reviewers say

Owners treat the Work Buds as a practical call tool rather than an audiophile pick. The boom mic and multipoint get the most praise; the mic attachment and lack of ANC draw the most complaints.

What people mention

Boom micPraisedCallers report clearer voice pickup with the detachable mic than with the buds alone.
MultipointPraisedUsers like jumping between a work laptop and a phone without repairing.
Charging dockMixedThe USB-C dock keeps everything together but is larger than a typical case.
Noise cancellationCriticisedThere is no ANC, so office and street noise comes through.
Sound qualityMixedFine for speech, but owners call the tuning light on bass for music.

About the JLab Work Buds True Wireless Earbuds

The JLab Work Buds are true wireless earbuds with a detachable boom mic, made for calls, conferences and music during the workday. The noise-canceling boom mic fits either earbud and helps reduce background noise on calls. It can be removed when you want to switch between calls and music.

The earbuds play for 10+ hours per charge, or give 6+ hours of talk time. The USB-C charging dock holds the earbuds and mic and adds 45+ hours of playtime, for 55+ hours in total. Bluetooth Multipoint connects two devices at once, so you can move from a phone to a laptop without changing settings.

Cush Fins in S, M and L and gel ear tips are included to help the earbuds fit securely and seal in the ear. The JLab App lets you customize the sound. Google Fast Pair makes pairing with a supported Android device quick. The earbuds also connect to any Bluetooth device, such as an iPhone, PC or Mac.

Total playtime

55+ hours with charging dock

Earbud battery

10+ hours of listening or 6+ hours of talk time per charge

Dock battery

Adds 45+ hours of playtime

Microphone

Detachable noise-canceling boom mic, fits either earbud

Charging

USB-C charging dock

Connectivity

Bluetooth, Bluetooth Multipoint (two devices at once), Google Fast Pair