Gaming
Havit H2008d
61Average
$42
Full review dataHavit H2008d vs JLab Midnight Wireless: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the JLab Midnight Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: JLab Midnight Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $35.
Gaming
JLab Midnight Wireless
82Outstanding
$35
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
JLab Midnight Wireless leads on 6 of 6 measures.
- Havit H2008d
- JLab Midnight Wireless
HearWiki score
61
82
Sound
5.5
7.4
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
5.0
6.5
Value
6.0
8.0
Price (USD)
$42
$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 Midnight Wireless (2024) against Havit H2008d (2023). 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 Midnight Wireless adds USB-C.
- H2008d2023
- Midnight Wireless20241 yr newer
What differsH2008dMidnight Wireless
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
H2008dMidnight Wireless
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $42
- $35
- HearWiki score
- 61
- 82
- Released
- 2023
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 2× 50 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 64 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 115 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, Opus
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 9 m
- Battery life
- -
- 70 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 180 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 10 h
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 325 g
- 279 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Pad material
- protein-leather
- -
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- -
- Microphone type
- electret
- -
- Mic sensitivity
- -42 dBV
- -
What reviewers said
Havit H2008d
A budget-friendly wired gaming headset with large 50mm drivers and a conventional 20Hz-20kHz tuning that delivers a familiar, practical sound profile for everyday gaming. It offers broad compatibility through its 3.5mm connection, a detachable cable, and a single electret microphone, making it a straightforward choice for gamers seeking basic functionality without extra frills. While it does not include active noise cancellation, its lightweight 325g build and protein-leather pads aim for comfort during extended sessions.
- Pro:Large 50mm dynamic drivers for immersive sound
- Pro:Detachable cable and mic for easy replacement or portability
- Pro:Broad compatibility via standard 3.5mm jack
- Con:No active noise cancellation, limiting isolation
- Con:Reported concerns about sound isolation and cable durability
- Con:Standard 20Hz-20kHz frequency response, not exceptional
JLab Midnight Wireless
The JLab Midnight Wireless is a budget-friendly gaming headset that packs impressive endurance and solid audio performance for its low price. With active noise cancellation and a comfortable over-ear design, it offers a surprisingly capable package for gamers who want essential features without spending a lot.
- Pro:Excellent battery life
- Pro:Good value for the price
- Pro:Active noise cancellation included
- Con:No multipoint connectivity
- Con:Basic button controls
- Con:No water resistance
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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