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JLab JBuddies Play Gaming Kids Headset vs JLab Midnight Wireless: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the JLab Midnight Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: JLab Midnight Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $35.

Score breakdown

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

JLab Midnight Wireless leads on 6 of 6 measures.

  • JLab JBuddies Play Gaming Kids Headset
  • JLab Midnight Wireless
HearWiki score
60
82
Sound
5.6
7.4
Battery
6.5
9.0
Calls
4.9
6.5
Value
5.5
8.0
Price (USD)
$49
$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?

Half a step newer

JLab Midnight Wireless (2024) against JLab JBuddies Play Gaming Kids Headset (2021). The JLab Midnight Wireless edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0.

  • JBuddies Play Gaming Kids Headset2021
  • Midnight Wireless20243 yr newer
What differsJBuddies Play Gaming Kids HeadsetMidnight Wireless

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.3

Level on: Top codec, USB-C.

Specifications

JBuddies Play Gaming Kids HeadsetMidnight Wireless
Type
Gaming
Gaming
Price (USD)
$49
$35
HearWiki score
60
82
Released
2021
2024
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
50 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
50 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, Opus
Multipoint pairing
No
No
Latency
60 ms
-
Wireless range
9 m
9 m
Battery life
22 h
70 h
Full charge time
180 min
180 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
10 min → 10 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
-
Transparency mode
No
-
Companion app
No
-
Custom EQ
No
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
buttons
buttons
Voice assistant
No
-
Weight
150 g
279 g
Water resistance
-
none
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
1
-

What reviewers said

JLab JBuddies Play Gaming Kids Headset

This wireless headset is tailored for younger gamers, offering a comfortable fit and a volume-limiting design to protect developing ears. It delivers up to 22 hours of playtime on a single charge, with a low-latency Bluetooth connection and a built-in mic for in-game chat. The on-ear controls are straightforward, and the USB-C charging port is a practical modern touch.

  • Pro:Volume limiting for safer listening
  • Pro:Long 22-hour battery life
  • Pro:Low 60ms latency for gaming
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No app or custom EQ
  • Con:No multipoint connection

JLab Midnight Wireless

The JLab Midnight Wireless is a budget-friendly gaming headset that packs impressive endurance and solid audio performance for its low price. With active noise cancellation and a comfortable over-ear design, it offers a surprisingly capable package for gamers who want essential features without spending a lot.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life
  • Pro:Good value for the price
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation included
  • Con:No multipoint connectivity
  • Con:Basic button controls
  • Con:No 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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