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JLab JBuddies Pro Wired Over-Ear Kids Headphone 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.

Score 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 Over-Ear Kids Headphone
  • Ugreen HiTune Max5c
HearWiki score
61
78
Sound
5.5
7.8
Noise cancelling
-
6.7
Battery
-
9.2
Calls
-
7.5
Value
6.5
9.8
Price (USD)
$22
$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.

  • JBuddies Pro Wired Over-Ear Kids HeadphoneYear unknown
  • HiTune Max5c2024
What differsJBuddies Pro Wired Over-Ear Kids HeadphoneHiTune Max5c

Platform

ANC type
None
Hybrid

Specifications

JBuddies Pro Wired Over-Ear Kids HeadphoneHiTune Max5c
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$22
$40
HearWiki score
61
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
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
Weight
145.2 g
264 g
Water resistance
-
none
Foldable
Yes
Yes
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
-
Yes
Model code
-
HP203
Microphones
1
5
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-42 dBV
-

What reviewers said

JLab JBuddies Pro Wired Over-Ear Kids Headphone

The JLab JBuddies Pro is a wired over-ear headphone built for kids, featuring a parental volume limiter that caps output at either 85dB or 95dB to protect young ears. It includes a MEMS microphone, foldable design, and detachable cable for easy portability and classroom use.

  • Pro:Parent-controlled volume limiter (85dB/95dB)
  • Pro:Lightweight at 145g for comfortable wear
  • Pro:Foldable design with detachable cable
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Wired only, no wireless freedom
  • Con:Single color option available

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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