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Haylou S35 ANC 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.

Haylou S35 ANC leads on 4 of 7 measures.

  • Haylou S35 ANC
  • JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless
HearWiki score
73
80
Sound
7.0
7.0
Noise cancelling
6.7
-
Battery
8.6
8.1
Calls
6.6
4.2
Value
8.7
8.7
Price (USD)
$25
$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?

New platform

JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless (2025) against Haylou S35 ANC (2023). The Haylou S35 ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.2 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • S35 ANC2023
  • JBuddies Pro Wireless20252 yr newer
What differsS35 ANCJBuddies Pro Wireless

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
5.0
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No

Level on: Top codec, USB-C.

Specifications

S35 ANCJBuddies Pro Wireless
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$25
$35
HearWiki score
73
80
Released
2023
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 - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Bluetooth
5.2
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless range
10 m
9 m
Battery life
60 h
35 h
Battery life (ANC on)
40 h
-
Full charge time
150 min
180 min
Quick charge
5 min → 2 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
293 g
165 g
Water resistance
-
IPX4
Foldable
Yes
Yes
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
protein-leather
-
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Balanced connection
No
-
Microphones
5
1
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-42 dBV
-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 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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