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Baseus Bass 35 Max Bluetooth Headphone vs JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 80. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $35.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Neither pulls ahead overall - they trade wins across the measures.

  • Baseus Bass 35 Max Bluetooth Headphone
  • JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless
HearWiki score
67
80
Sound
6.4
7.0
Battery
7.8
8.1
Calls
5.8
4.2
Value
9.4
8.7
Price (USD)
$20
$35

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

JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless (2025) against Baseus Bass 35 Max Bluetooth Headphone (2024). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless adds Water resistance (IPX4).

  • Bass 35 Max Bluetooth Headphone2024
  • JBuddies Pro Wireless20251 yr newer
What differsBass 35 Max Bluetooth HeadphoneJBuddies Pro Wireless

Everyday features

Water resistance
Not rated
IPX4

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Bass 35 Max Bluetooth HeadphoneJBuddies Pro Wireless
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$20
$35
HearWiki score
67
80
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Bluetooth
-
5.0
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
No
Wireless range
10 m
9 m
Battery life
50 h
35 h
Full charge time
120 min
180 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
-
none
Transparency mode
-
No
Companion app
-
No
Custom EQ
-
No
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
-
buttons
Weight
234.5 g
165 g
Water resistance
none
IPX4
Foldable
Yes
Yes
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
A00070800221-00
-
Microphones
-
1
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-
-42 dBV

What reviewers said

Baseus Bass 35 Max Bluetooth Headphone

The Baseus Bass 35 Max is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that prioritizes long battery life and a bass-forward sound signature. It offers flexible connectivity with both Bluetooth and a detachable wired cable, making it a practical choice for everyday listening. While it lacks active noise cancellation and premium codecs, its comfort and affordability make it a solid value option.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life of up to 50 hours
  • Pro:Bass-heavy sound that appeals to casual listeners
  • Pro:Works wirelessly or with a detachable cable
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Lacks advanced Bluetooth codecs
  • Con:Sound fidelity is not audiophile-grade

JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless

The JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless are budget-friendly over-ear headphones aimed at younger listeners, offering a lightweight and foldable design for easy travel. They provide a long 35-hour battery life and IPX4 sweat resistance, making them suitable for daily use and light activity, though they lack active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity.

  • Pro:Long 35-hour battery life
  • Pro:Lightweight and foldable design
  • Pro:IPX4 sweat resistance
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connection
  • Con:Basic button controls only

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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