Gaming
JLab JBuddies Play
60Average
$49
Full review dataJLab JBuddies Play vs Logitech G325 Lightspeed: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Logitech G325 Lightspeed comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Logitech G325 Lightspeed - Outstanding overall at around $70.
Gaming
Logitech G325 Lightspeed
82Outstanding
$70
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Logitech G325 Lightspeed leads on 5 of 6 measures.
- JLab JBuddies Play
- Logitech G325 Lightspeed
HearWiki score
60
82
Sound
5.6
7.7
Battery
6.5
7.2
Calls
4.9
6.1
Value
5.5
9.1
Price (USD)
$49
$70
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?
Half a step newer
Logitech G325 Lightspeed (2026) against JLab JBuddies Play (2020). The Logitech G325 Lightspeed edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0.
- JBuddies Play2020
- G325 Lightspeed20266 yr newer
What differsJBuddies PlayG325 Lightspeed
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.3
Platform
Level on: Top codec, USB-C.
Specifications
JBuddies PlayG325 Lightspeed
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $49
- $70
- HearWiki score
- 60
- 82
- Released
- 2020
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm driver
- 32 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 32 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 95 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- No
- Latency
- 60 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 9 m
- 30 m
- Battery life
- 22 h
- 24 h
- Full charge time
- 180 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 1 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 150 g
- 212 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Foldable
- Yes
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 2
What reviewers said
JLab JBuddies Play
The JLab JBuddies Play is a budget-friendly wireless headset aimed at younger listeners, offering volume limiting for safer audio levels and a lightweight, foldable design. It delivers solid battery life and low-latency performance for gaming, making it a practical pick for families seeking an affordable, no-frills option. However, its compact fit leans toward kids rather than adults.
- Pro:Volume limiting for safer listening
- Pro:Long 22-hour battery life
- Pro:Low 60ms latency suits gaming
- Con:Small fit, not ideal for adults
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint Bluetooth pairing
Logitech G325 Lightspeed
The Logitech G325 Lightspeed is a wireless over-ear gaming headset that delivers solid performance for its budget-friendly price. It pairs a lightweight 212g build with 32mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, and a long-lasting 24-hour battery, making it a practical choice for extended gaming sessions. While it lacks noise cancellation and multipoint pairing, its straightforward button controls and USB-C charging keep things simple and functional.
- Pro:Lightweight design at just 212g
- Pro:Long 24-hour battery life
- Pro:Reliable Bluetooth 5.3 with 30m range
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint connection for multiple devices
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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