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JLab JBuddies Pop Wireless vs Tronsmart KH01: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the JLab JBuddies Pop Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 69. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: JLab JBuddies Pop Wireless - Good overall at around $20.

Score breakdown

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

JLab JBuddies Pop Wireless leads on 5 of 6 measures.

  • JLab JBuddies Pop Wireless
  • Tronsmart KH01
HearWiki score
69
66
Sound
6.4
5.4
Battery
9.0
-
Calls
5.8
-
Value
9.2
8.3
Price (USD)
$20
$12

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

Both shipped in 2024. 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 Pop Wireless adds USB-C.

  • JBuddies Pop Wireless2024
  • KH012024
What differsJBuddies Pop WirelessKH01

Everyday features

USB-C
Yes
No

Specifications

JBuddies Pop WirelessKH01
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$20
$12
HearWiki score
69
66
Released
2024
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
Sensitivity
-
93 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.2
-
Codecs
SBC, AAC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Wireless range
9 m
-
Battery life
50 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
48 h
-
Full charge time
180 min
-
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
none
-
Transparency mode
No
-
Companion app
No
-
Custom EQ
No
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
buttons
buttons
Weight
128.1 g
170 g
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
No
Connector
-
3.5 mm
Microphones
1
-
Microphone type
condenser
-
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-

What reviewers said

JLab JBuddies Pop Wireless

The JLab JBuddies Pop Wireless is a budget-friendly, kid-focused over-ear headphone that offers both wireless and wired use for flexibility. It boasts an impressive 50-hour battery life, Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint, and a lightweight design, making it a durable and easy-to-use option for young listeners. While it lacks active noise cancellation and custom EQ, its simple button controls and volume-safe listening mode cater well to its intended audience.

  • Pro:Long 50-hour battery life
  • Pro:Supports both wireless and wired use
  • Pro:Lightweight and durable for kids
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
  • Con:No custom EQ or transparency mode

Tronsmart KH01

The Tronsmart KH01 is an affordable wired over-ear headphone designed with children in mind, featuring volume limiting for safer listening. It offers a lightweight, foldable build with a detachable cable, making it a practical choice for young users. While sound quality is acceptable for the price, the overall performance is basic rather than premium.

  • Pro:Volume limiting for child-safe listening
  • Pro:Lightweight and foldable design
  • Pro:Detachable 3.5mm cable
  • Con:Muffled sound in some settings
  • Con:Build quality feels flimsy
  • Con:Controls can be awkward to use

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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