On-Ear
AKG K450
67Good
$10
Full review dataAKG K450 vs JLab JBuddies Folding Gen 2 Kids Headphones: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the AKG K450 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 67. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: AKG K450 - Good overall at around $10.
On-Ear
JLab JBuddies Folding Gen 2 Kids Headphones
67Good
$17
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
AKG K450 leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- AKG K450
- JLab JBuddies Folding Gen 2 Kids Headphones
HearWiki score
67
67
Sound
6.7
5.5
Value
-
8.3
Price (USD)
$10
$17
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The JLab JBuddies Folding Gen 2 Kids Headphones is 6 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- K4502018
- JBuddies Folding Gen 2 Kids Headphones20246 yr newer
Specifications
K450JBuddies Folding Gen 2 Kids Headphones
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $10
- $17
- HearWiki score
- 67
- 67
- Released
- 2018
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- dynamic
- 30 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 30 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 11 Hz - 29.5 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 126 dB/mW
- -
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 126
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- No
- Weight
- 120 g
- 95 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Foldable
- Yes
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- No
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- 3.5 mm
What reviewers said
AKG K450
The AKG K450 is a compact, foldable on-ear headphone that prioritizes portability, featuring a detachable cable and a sturdy build. Its sound is lively and energetic, offering punchy bass and good detail, though it may not deliver the most neutral or expansive presentation. It remains a solid budget choice for travel and everyday listening.
- Pro:Compact, foldable design with detachable cable
- Pro:Energetic, punchy sound with strong bass impact
- Pro:Very well built and comfortable for on-ear use
- Con:Sound can be slightly muddy on complex tracks
- Con:Soundstage is not especially wide
- Con:Treble may lack refinement for critical listeners
JLab JBuddies Folding Gen 2 Kids Headphones
The JLab JBuddies Folding Gen 2 are a budget-friendly, wired on-ear headphone designed specifically for kids, featuring a lightweight 95-gram build and a foldable frame for easy portability. With a 30mm dynamic driver and a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, they deliver straightforward sound while prioritizing safe listening through volume-limiting controls. Their simple button controls and 3.5mm connector make them a practical, no-frills option for young users.
- Pro:Lightweight at just 95 grams for comfortable wear
- Pro:Foldable design enhances portability and storage
- Pro:Wired connection offers reliable, zero-latency audio
- Con:No active noise cancellation, so external sounds may bleed in
- Con:Lacks water resistance, making them vulnerable to spills or moisture
- Con:Limited to wired use, which may restrict mobility for active kids
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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