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JLab JBuddies Studio vs JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 77. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones - Great overall at around $19.

Score breakdown

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

JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones leads on 4 of 5 measures.

  • JLab JBuddies Studio
  • JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones
HearWiki score
64
77
Sound
5.0
6.3
Calls
5.0
6.0
Value
5.0
8.6
Price (USD)
$13
$19

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?

Mixed generations

JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones (2024) against JLab JBuddies Studio (2023). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the JLab JBuddies Studio brings Top codec aptX against SBC, while the JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones answers with Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2.

  • JBuddies Studio2023
  • JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones20241 yr newer
What differsJBuddies StudioJBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
5.3
Top codec
aptX
SBC

Specifications

JBuddies StudioJBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones
Type
On-Ear
On-Ear
Price (USD)
$13
$19
HearWiki score
64
77
Released
2023
2024
Availability
Still sold new
Still 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
32 Ω
Bluetooth
5.2
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX
SBC
Multipoint pairing
No
No
Wireless range
9 m
-
Battery life
24 h
65 h
Full charge time
180 min
-
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Companion app
-
No
Custom EQ
-
No
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
buttons
buttons
Weight
114 g
139 g
Water resistance
none
none
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
-
Yes
Microphones
1
1
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-
-42 dBV

What reviewers said

JLab JBuddies Studio

The JLab JBuddies Studio are budget-friendly on-ear headphones designed with younger listeners in mind, featuring a durable build and soft cushions for comfort. They offer a long 24-hour battery life and support for multiple Bluetooth codecs, though their compact size may not suit older children. These wireless headphones prioritize simplicity and safety for kids, but lack active noise cancellation and water resistance.

  • Pro:Long 24-hour battery life
  • Pro:Durable build with soft cushions
  • Pro:Supports SBC, AAC, and aptX codecs
  • Con:Earcups may be too small for older kids
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No water resistance rating

JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones

The JLab JBuddies Studio 2 is a budget-friendly on-ear headphone designed for younger listeners, combining a durable, adjustable build with a volume-limiting feature to protect hearing. It offers a lengthy 65-hour battery life on a single charge and simple button controls, making it a practical choice for kids' daily use at school or home. While it lacks advanced extras like noise cancellation or multipoint pairing, its lightweight and foldable design adds to its portability and ease of use for children.

  • Pro:Long 65-hour battery life
  • Pro:Volume-limiting feature for hearing safety
  • Pro:Lightweight and foldable for portability
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint pairing
  • Con:Lacks 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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