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JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless vs Mpow H7: 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 5 of 6 measures.

  • JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless
  • Mpow H7
HearWiki score
80
47
Sound
7.0
4.6
Battery
8.1
3.4
Calls
4.2
3.8
Value
8.7
-
Price (USD)
$35
$31

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?

Mixed generations

JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless (2025) against Mpow H7 (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless brings Top codec AAC against SBC, while the Mpow H7 answers with ANC type Feed-forward against None.

  • JBuddies Pro Wireless20251 yr newer
  • H72024
What differsJBuddies Pro WirelessH7

Platform

Top codec
AAC
SBC
ANC type
None
Feed-forward

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
USB-C
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX4
Not rated

Level on: Bluetooth.

Specifications

JBuddies Pro WirelessH7
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$35
$31
HearWiki score
80
47
Released
2025
2024
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
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
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless range
9 m
-
Battery life
35 h
25 h
Full charge time
180 min
180 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
-
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
feedforward
Transparency mode
No
No
Companion app
No
No
Custom EQ
No
No
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
buttons
buttons
Weight
165 g
297 g
Water resistance
IPX4
none
Foldable
Yes
-
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
No
Pad material
-
protein-leather
Connector
-
3.5 mm
Model code
-
MPBH162CB-M
Microphones
1
1
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-42 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
cVc 6.0

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

Mpow H7

The Mpow H7 is an affordable over-ear wireless headphone that offers active noise cancellation and a surprisingly solid build for its price. It delivers balanced, acceptable sound for general listening, with comfortable wear and a long battery life, though it lacks advanced features like app support or USB-C. Its multipoint Bluetooth 5.0 connection and 3.5mm backup option make it a versatile budget pick.

  • Pro:Solid build quality with durable plastics and metal headband
  • Pro:Surprisingly balanced sound for the low price
  • Pro:Effective feedforward ANC for the cost
  • Con:Audio quality remains clearly budget-level
  • Con:Only SBC codec support
  • Con:No USB-C or wireless charging

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

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