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Haylou S35 ANC vs JLab JBuddies Folding Kids Headphones: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Haylou S35 ANC comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 73. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Haylou S35 ANC - Great overall at around $25.

Score breakdown

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

Haylou S35 ANC leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Haylou S35 ANC
  • JLab JBuddies Folding Kids Headphones
HearWiki score
73
61
Sound
7.0
5.2
Noise cancelling
6.7
-
Battery
8.6
-
Calls
6.6
-
Value
8.7
8.1
Price (USD)
$25
$15

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?

New platform

Haylou S35 ANC (2023) against JLab JBuddies Folding Kids Headphones (2018). The Haylou S35 ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.2 against 5.0, Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing.

  • S35 ANC20235 yr newer
  • JBuddies Folding Kids Headphones2018
What differsS35 ANCJBuddies Folding Kids Headphones

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
5.0
Top codec
AAC
SBC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

S35 ANCJBuddies Folding Kids Headphones
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$25
$15
HearWiki score
73
61
Released
2023
2018
Availability
Still 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
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Bluetooth
5.2
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
60 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
40 h
-
Full charge time
150 min
-
Quick charge
5 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
293 g
-
Water resistance
-
none
Foldable
Yes
Yes
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
protein-leather
-
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Balanced connection
No
-
Microphones
5
1
Mic sensitivity
-42 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Haylou S35 ANC

The Haylou S35 ANC is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that packs hybrid active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint, and a long-lasting battery into a lightweight, foldable design. With 40mm drivers, touch controls, and app-based EQ, it offers strong everyday versatility for the price, though its build and sound quality stay firmly in entry-level territory.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC plus transparency mode for flexible listening
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.2 and wired 3.5mm option
  • Pro:Lightweight and foldable for easy portability
  • Con:Sound tuning lacks refinement compared to pricier models
  • Con:Touch controls may feel unusual or finicky
  • Con:Plastic build feels less premium

JLab JBuddies Folding Kids Headphones

These JLab JBuddies Folding Kids Headphones are a budget-friendly, wireless over-ear option designed specifically for younger listeners. They feature a safe volume limit, a foldable build for easy portability, and simple button controls, making them a practical choice for everyday kids' use. With a 30mm driver and SBC codec support, they deliver straightforward sound that prioritizes safety and convenience over audiophile performance.

  • Pro:Safe volume limiting for young ears
  • Pro:Foldable and compact design for portability
  • Pro:Good value for a kids' headphone set
  • Con:Small fit may be uncomfortable for older kids
  • Con:Sound quality is basic, not for critical listening
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

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

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