On-Ear
JLab JBuddies Studio Wired
60Average
$13
Full review dataJLab JBuddies Studio Wired vs Moondrop Old Fashioned: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Moondrop Old Fashioned comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 80. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Moondrop Old Fashioned - Outstanding overall at around $23.
On-Ear
Moondrop Old Fashioned
80Outstanding
$23
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Moondrop Old Fashioned leads on 3 of 5 measures.
- JLab JBuddies Studio Wired
- Moondrop Old Fashioned
HearWiki score
60
80
Sound
5.0
7.2
Calls
5.0
-
Value
7.6
9.5
Price (USD)
$13
$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?
Same generation
The Moondrop Old Fashioned is 10 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 10 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- JBuddies Studio Wired2016
- Old Fashioned202610 yr newer
Specifications
JBuddies Studio WiredOld Fashioned
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $13
- $23
- HearWiki score
- 60
- 80
- Released
- 2016
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 3× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 3
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 109 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 163 g
- -
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- No
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- 1
- -
What reviewers said
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
Moondrop Old Fashioned
The Moondrop Old Fashioned is a budget-friendly, semi-open on-ear headphone with a triple 40mm dynamic driver setup that delivers clear, well-tuned sound with a focus on vocals. It's easy to drive and comfortable for casual listening, though its open design means noticeable sound leakage and a significant roll-off in sub-bass frequencies. Overall, it offers strong value for its price, especially for those who prioritize midrange clarity over deep bass.
- Pro:Excellent tuning and vocal clarity for the price
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended listening sessions
- Pro:Easy to drive with any device thanks to high sensitivity
- Con:Very limited sub-bass response with roll-off below 100 Hz
- Con:Semi-open design leads to sound leakage and poor isolation
- Con:Modest technical performance compared to pricier models
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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