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JLab JBuddies Folding Gen 2 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 Folding Gen 2
  • JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones
HearWiki score
67
77
Sound
5.5
6.3
Calls
-
6.0
Value
8.3
8.6
Price (USD)
$15
$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?

Same generation

JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones (2024) against JLab JBuddies Folding Gen 2 (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 JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones adds USB-C.

  • JBuddies Folding Gen 22023
  • JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones20241 yr newer
What differsJBuddies Folding Gen 2JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones

Everyday features

USB-C
No
Yes

Specifications

JBuddies Folding Gen 2JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones
Type
On-Ear
On-Ear
Price (USD)
$15
$19
HearWiki score
67
77
Released
2023
2024
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
30 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
30 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Bluetooth
-
5.3
Codecs
-
SBC
Multipoint pairing
-
No
Battery life
-
65 h
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Companion app
-
No
Custom EQ
-
No
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
buttons
buttons
Weight
95 g
139 g
Water resistance
none
none
Foldable
Yes
Yes
Detachable cable
No
Yes
USB-C
No
Yes
Microphones
-
1
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-
-42 dBV

What reviewers said

JLab JBuddies Folding Gen 2

These are a budget-friendly, wired on-ear headphone designed specifically for kids, with a focus on safety and comfort. They feature a volume-limiting design to protect young ears, a lightweight and foldable build, and a tuned sound that prioritizes clarity over heavy bass. Ideal for children's everyday use, they offer a practical and simple listening experience.

  • Pro:Volume-limiting design protects hearing
  • Pro:Lightweight and foldable for easy portability
  • Pro:Soft padding for comfortable wear
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Sound signature is restrained, lacking deep bass
  • Con:Non-detachable cable limits replacement options

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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