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JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless vs Wyze ANC Headphones: 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
  • Wyze ANC Headphones
HearWiki score
80
65
Sound
7.0
6.8
Noise cancelling
-
7.2
Battery
8.1
5.1
Calls
4.2
3.8
Value
8.7
9.2
Price (USD)
$35
$30

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 Wyze ANC Headphones (2020). The Wyze ANC Headphones edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • JBuddies Pro Wireless20255 yr newer
  • ANC Headphones2020
What differsJBuddies Pro WirelessANC Headphones

Platform

ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX4
Not rated

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, USB-C.

Specifications

JBuddies Pro WirelessANC Headphones
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$35
$30
HearWiki score
80
65
Released
2025
2020
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
Sensitivity
-
113 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless range
9 m
-
Battery life
35 h
20 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
20 h
Full charge time
180 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
buttons
both
Weight
165 g
280.7 g
Water resistance
IPX4
none
Foldable
Yes
No
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
1
6
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-42 dBV
-

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

Wyze ANC Headphones

These budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphones pack hybrid active noise cancellation, a 40mm dynamic driver, and a solid 20-hour battery life with ANC on. They support Bluetooth 5.0 with multipoint pairing, AAC and SBC codecs, plus a transparency mode and custom EQ for versatile listening. With six microphones and USB-C charging, they offer strong value for the price.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Long 20-hour battery life with ANC on
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.0 for easy device switching
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Not foldable for easy portability

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

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