Over-Ear
JLab JBuddies Pro Wired
63Good
$25
Full review dataJLab JBuddies Pro Wired vs Ugreen HiTune Max5c: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Ugreen HiTune Max5c comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Ugreen HiTune Max5c - Great overall at around $40.
Over-Ear
Ugreen HiTune Max5c
78Great
$40
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Ugreen HiTune Max5c leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- JLab JBuddies Pro Wired
- Ugreen HiTune Max5c
HearWiki score
63
78
Sound
5.5
7.8
Noise cancelling
-
6.7
Battery
-
9.2
Calls
5.0
7.5
Value
7.0
9.8
Price (USD)
$25
$40
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
The Ugreen HiTune Max5c edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds USB-C.
- JBuddies Pro WiredYear unknown
- HiTune Max5c2024
What differsJBuddies Pro WiredHiTune Max5c
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
JBuddies Pro WiredHiTune Max5c
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $25
- $40
- HearWiki score
- 63
- 78
- Released
- -
- 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
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 85 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.4
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 80 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 75 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 45 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 5 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- No
- -
- Weight
- 145.2 g
- 264 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Foldable
- Yes
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- HP203
- Microphones
- 1
- 5
- Microphone type
- MEMS
- -
- Mic sensitivity
- -42 dBV
- -
What reviewers said
JLab JBuddies Pro Wired
The JLab JBuddies Pro Wired are an affordable, kid-focused over-ear headphone that relies on a simple wired connection for reliable, low-latency audio. Their lightweight, foldable build and integrated microphone make them a practical choice for young listeners needing a basic, no-fuss headset for school or travel. While not aiming for high-end sound, they offer a straightforward and budget-friendly listening experience.
- Pro:Lightweight and foldable design for easy portability
- Pro:Simple wired connection with no battery or pairing required
- Pro:Built-in microphone for calls or online classes
- Con:No active noise cancellation, so ambient sounds leak in
- Con:Sensitivity is low, requiring higher volume from devices
- Con:Non-detachable cable limits replacement options
Ugreen HiTune Max5c
The Ugreen HiTune Max5c is an affordable over-ear wireless headphone with hybrid active noise cancellation and a transparency mode. It offers an impressive 75-hour battery life (45 with ANC on), supports LDAC for high-quality audio, and includes Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint for seamless device switching. The foldable design and 40mm drivers make it a versatile budget option.
- Pro:Long 75-hour battery life (45 with ANC)
- Pro:Supports LDAC for high-resolution audio
- Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Plastic build may feel less premium
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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