On-Ear
JLab JBuddies Studio 2 Wireless Kids Headphones
81Outstanding
$30
Full review dataJLab JBuddies Studio 2 Wireless Kids Headphones vs JLab Studio ANC Wireless: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the JLab JBuddies Studio 2 Wireless Kids Headphones comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: JLab JBuddies Studio 2 Wireless Kids Headphones - Outstanding overall at around $30.
On-Ear
JLab Studio ANC Wireless
57Average
$31
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
JLab JBuddies Studio 2 Wireless Kids Headphones leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- JLab JBuddies Studio 2 Wireless Kids Headphones
- JLab Studio ANC Wireless
HearWiki score
81
57
Sound
6.4
5.3
Noise cancelling
-
5.3
Battery
9.0
7.2
Calls
6.2
5.8
Value
9.0
8.3
Price (USD)
$30
$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 Studio 2 Wireless Kids Headphones (2024) against JLab Studio ANC Wireless (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the JLab JBuddies Studio 2 Wireless Kids Headphones brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, while the JLab Studio ANC Wireless answers with ANC type Hybrid against None.
- JBuddies Studio 2 Wireless Kids Headphones20244 yr newer
- Studio ANC Wireless2020
What differsJBuddies Studio 2 Wireless Kids HeadphonesStudio ANC Wireless
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.0
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, Custom EQ.
Specifications
JBuddies Studio 2 Wireless Kids HeadphonesStudio ANC Wireless
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $30
- $31
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 57
- Released
- 2024
- 2020
- 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
- Sensitivity
- -
- 110 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- No
- Latency
- -
- 200 ms
- Wireless range
- 9 m
- 9 m
- Battery life
- 70 h
- 34 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 28 h
- Full charge time
- 180 min
- 180 min
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- none
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 150 g
- 141 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Microphones
- 1
- 5
- Microphone type
- MEMS
- MEMS
- Mic sensitivity
- -42 dBV
- -38 dBV
What reviewers said
JLab JBuddies Studio 2 Wireless Kids Headphones
The JLab JBuddies Studio 2 Wireless Kids Headphones are a budget-friendly on-ear option designed with safety and convenience in mind, featuring volume limiting and a remarkably long battery life. They offer a straightforward wireless experience with Bluetooth 5.3, a built-in mic, and a simple button control scheme, making them a practical choice for younger listeners. While they perform well for their intended audience, the fit may be snug for older kids, which can impact comfort and sound isolation.
- Pro:Volume limiting for hearing safety
- Pro:Exceptional 70-hour battery life
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for younger kids
- Con:Ear cups may feel small for older children
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Plastic build feels less durable than premium options
JLab Studio ANC Wireless
The JLab Studio ANC Wireless is a budget-friendly on-ear headphone that prioritizes long battery life and effective noise cancellation for its price. It offers a hybrid ANC system, a transparency mode, and a foldable design, making it a practical choice for everyday use. While its sound quality is decent rather than exceptional, its low cost and feature set provide solid value.
- Pro:Excellent battery life with ANC on
- Pro:Effective hybrid noise cancellation for the price
- Pro:Includes transparency mode for ambient awareness
- Con:Sound quality is only modest
- Con:Fit may not be comfortable for all users
- 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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