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JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless vs JLab JBuds Studio ANC: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 80. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

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

Score breakdown

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

JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless leads on 4 of 7 measures.

  • JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless
  • JLab JBuds Studio ANC
HearWiki score
80
62
Sound
7.0
5.7
Noise cancelling
-
6.3
Battery
8.1
7.7
Calls
4.2
6.5
Value
8.7
8.5
Price (USD)
$35
$28

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 JBuddies Pro Wireless (2025) against JLab JBuds Studio ANC (2020). The JLab JBuds Studio ANC edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • JBuddies Pro Wireless20255 yr newer
  • JBuds Studio ANC2020
What differsJBuddies Pro WirelessJBuds Studio ANC

Platform

ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

USB-C
Yes
No
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX4
Not rated

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec.

Specifications

JBuddies Pro WirelessJBuds Studio ANC
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$35
$28
HearWiki score
80
62
Released
2025
2020
Availability
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
-
110 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
No
Latency
-
200 ms
Wireless range
9 m
9 m
Battery life
35 h
34 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
28 h
Full charge time
180 min
180 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
10 min → 6 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
No
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
buttons
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
165 g
141 g
Water resistance
IPX4
none
Foldable
Yes
-
USB-C
Yes
No
Microphones
1
5
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-42 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
2-mic ENC

What reviewers said

JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless

The JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless are budget-friendly over-ear headphones aimed at younger listeners, offering a lightweight and foldable design for easy travel. They provide a long 35-hour battery life and IPX4 sweat resistance, making them suitable for daily use and light activity, though they lack active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity.

  • Pro:Long 35-hour battery life
  • Pro:Lightweight and foldable design
  • Pro:IPX4 sweat resistance
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connection
  • Con:Basic button controls only

JLab JBuds Studio ANC

The JLab JBuds Studio ANC is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that focuses on delivering solid active noise cancellation and very long battery life for the price. It offers a comfortable fit, adjustable EQ, and transparency mode, making it a practical choice for everyday listening and travel despite its basic build and feature set.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Excellent battery life, up to 28 hours with ANC on
  • Pro:Lightweight design at 141 grams
  • Con:Only supports SBC and AAC codecs
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:Uses micro-USB instead of USB-C

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

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