On-Ear
FiiO EH11
85Outstanding
$30
Full review dataFiiO EH11 vs JLab JBuddies Folding Gen 2 Kids Headphones: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the FiiO EH11 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: FiiO EH11 - Outstanding overall at around $30.
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.
FiiO EH11 leads on 5 of 6 measures.
- FiiO EH11
- JLab JBuddies Folding Gen 2 Kids Headphones
HearWiki score
85
67
Sound
8.0
5.5
Battery
8.0
-
Calls
6.0
-
Value
10.0
8.3
Price (USD)
$30
$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 FiiO EH11 is 2 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.
- EH1120262 yr newer
- JBuddies Folding Gen 2 Kids Headphones2024
Specifications
EH11JBuddies Folding Gen 2 Kids Headphones
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $30
- $17
- HearWiki score
- 85
- 67
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 30 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 30 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 17 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Battery life
- 30 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- both
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- No
- Weight
- 92 g
- 95 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- 1
- -
What reviewers said
FiiO EH11
The FiiO EH11 blends a vintage-inspired look with modern wireless tech, featuring wooden ear cups that also act as control dials. Its semi-open design houses a 40mm dynamic driver, and with LDAC support plus 30 hours of playback, it offers solid performance for a budget-friendly price. Multipoint connectivity and app-based EQ add to its versatility.
- Pro:Stylish retro-futuristic design with wooden earcups
- Pro:Long 30-hour battery life
- Pro:Supports LDAC for high-quality wireless audio
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Semi-open design may leak sound
- Con:Plastic build might not feel premium
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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