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JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless vs QCY H2 Pro: 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.

QCY H2 Pro leads on 4 of 6 measures.

  • JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless
  • QCY H2 Pro
HearWiki score
80
62
Sound
7.0
5.8
Battery
8.1
8.8
Calls
4.2
6.0
Value
8.7
8.8
Price (USD)
$35
$21

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 QCY H2 Pro (2024). The QCY H2 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • JBuddies Pro Wireless20251 yr newer
  • H2 Pro2024
What differsJBuddies Pro WirelessH2 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.3

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes

Level on: Top codec, USB-C.

Specifications

JBuddies Pro WirelessH2 Pro
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$35
$21
HearWiki score
80
62
Released
2025
2024
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
-
96 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
68 ms
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
35 h
60 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
40 h
Full charge time
180 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
-
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
none
-
Transparency mode
No
No
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
buttons
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
165 g
220 g
Water resistance
IPX4
-
Foldable
Yes
Yes
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
-
3.5 mm
Balanced connection
-
No
Microphones
1
1
Microphone type
MEMS
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-42 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
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

QCY H2 Pro

The QCY H2 Pro is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that packs a surprising number of features for its price, including active noise cancellation and a long-lasting battery. It offers a solid wireless experience with Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint support, and a 40mm driver, making it a versatile option for everyday listening. The included wired connection and foldable design add to its practicality for travel and convenience.

  • Pro:Strong battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation at a budget price
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint for seamless device switching
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no higher-quality options
  • Con:No transparency mode for ambient awareness
  • Con:Single microphone may limit call quality in noisy settings

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

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