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JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones vs JLab JBuddies Studio Wired: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 77. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones - Great overall at around $19.

Score breakdown

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

JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones leads on 4 of 5 measures.

  • JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones
  • JLab JBuddies Studio Wired
HearWiki score
77
60
Sound
6.3
5.0
Calls
6.0
5.0
Value
8.6
7.6
Price (USD)
$19
$13

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?

Same generation

The JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones is 8 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones adds USB-C. For 8 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

  • JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones20248 yr newer
  • JBuddies Studio Wired2016
What differsJBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired HeadphonesJBuddies Studio Wired

Everyday features

USB-C
Yes
No

Specifications

JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired HeadphonesJBuddies Studio Wired
Type
On-Ear
On-Ear
Price (USD)
$19
$13
HearWiki score
77
60
Released
2024
2016
Availability
Still 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
Bluetooth
5.3
-
Codecs
SBC
-
Multipoint pairing
No
-
Battery life
65 h
-
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Companion app
No
-
Custom EQ
No
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
buttons
buttons
Weight
139 g
163 g
Water resistance
none
none
Foldable
Yes
-
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
Yes
No
Microphones
1
1
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-42 dBV
-

What reviewers said

JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones

The JLab JBuddies Studio 2 is a budget-friendly on-ear headphone designed for younger listeners, combining a durable, adjustable build with a volume-limiting feature to protect hearing. It offers a lengthy 65-hour battery life on a single charge and simple button controls, making it a practical choice for kids' daily use at school or home. While it lacks advanced extras like noise cancellation or multipoint pairing, its lightweight and foldable design adds to its portability and ease of use for children.

  • Pro:Long 65-hour battery life
  • Pro:Volume-limiting feature for hearing safety
  • Pro:Lightweight and foldable for portability
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint pairing
  • Con:Lacks water resistance

JLab JBuddies Studio Wired

These budget-friendly wired on-ear headphones are designed with younger listeners in mind, featuring a volume-limiting feature to help protect hearing. They offer a straightforward, no-frills listening experience with a detachable cable and built-in microphone for calls. While the price is a major draw, some users have noted durability concerns over time.

  • Pro:Very affordable price point
  • Pro:Volume limiter for safer listening
  • Pro:Detachable cable for easy replacement
  • Con:Reported durability issues after a few months
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No wireless or USB-C connectivity

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

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