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JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless vs TaoTronics TT-BH22US: 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
  • TaoTronics TT-BH22US
HearWiki score
80
43
Sound
7.0
5.5
Noise cancelling
-
5.5
Battery
8.1
6.0
Calls
4.2
4.5
Value
8.7
2.5
Price (USD)
$35
$23

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

TaoTronics TT-BH22US (2026) against JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless (2025). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless brings Bluetooth 5.0 against 4.2 and Top codec AAC against SBC, while the TaoTronics TT-BH22US answers with ANC type Feed-forward against None.

  • JBuddies Pro Wireless2025
  • TT-BH22US20261 yr newer
What differsJBuddies Pro WirelessTT-BH22US

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
4.2
Top codec
AAC
SBC
ANC type
None
Feed-forward

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
USB-C
Yes
No

Level on: Water resistance.

Specifications

JBuddies Pro WirelessTT-BH22US
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$35
$23
HearWiki score
80
43
Released
2025
2026
Availability
Sold new
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
Sound signature
-
v-shaped
Impedance
32 Ω
16 Ω
Sensitivity
-
110 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
4.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
35 h
25 h
Full charge time
180 min
180 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
-
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
212.6 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IPX4
Foldable
Yes
Yes
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
No
Connector
-
3.5 mm
Microphones
1
1
Microphone type
MEMS
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

TaoTronics TT-BH22US

The TaoTronics TT-BH22US are budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphones that deliver solid sound and active noise cancellation in a portable, foldable design. They offer a long battery life, Bluetooth multipoint connectivity, and a lightweight build, making them a practical choice for everyday travel and commutes. While the ear cups may feel shallow for some larger ears, the overall feature set is impressive for the price.

  • Pro:Affordable price
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation
  • Pro:Long 25-hour battery life
  • Con:Ear cups may be shallow for larger ears
  • Con:Only SBC codec support
  • Con:No USB-C 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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