JLab Midnight Wireless vs JLab MrBeast Wired: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the JLab Midnight Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: JLab Midnight Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $35.

Gaming

Score breakdown

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

JLab Midnight Wireless leads on 4 of 6 measures.

JLab Midnight Wireless
JLab MrBeast Wired

HearWiki score

Sound

7.4

7.2

Battery

9.0

Calls

6.5

5.3

Value

8.0

8.8

Price (USD)

$35

$27

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

Both shipped in 2024. These are 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 Midnight Wireless adds USB-C.

Midnight Wireless2024
MrBeast Wired2024

What differsMidnight WirelessMrBeast Wired

USB-C: Yes; No

Specifications

Midnight WirelessMrBeast Wired

Type: Gaming; Gaming
Price (USD): $35; $27
HearWiki score: 82; 71
Released: 2024; 2024
Availability: Still sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 50 mm dynamic; 50 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 50 mm; 50 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 102 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; -
Codecs: SBC, AAC, Opus; -
Multipoint pairing: No; -
Wireless range: 9 m; -
Battery life: 70 h; -
Full charge time: 180 min; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 10 h; -
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
Controls: buttons; buttons
Voice assistant: -; No
Weight: 279 g; 250 g
Water resistance: none; -
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; No
Microphones: -; 1

Specification comparison of JLab Midnight Wireless vs JLab MrBeast Wired
Spec	JLab Midnight Wireless	JLab MrBeast Wired
Type	Gaming	Gaming
Price (USD)	$35	$27
HearWiki score	82 / 100 Outstanding	71 / 100 Good
Released	2024	2024
Audio
Driver	50 mm dynamic	50 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	50 mm	50 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	102 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	-
Codecs	SBC, AAC, Opus	-
Multipoint pairing	No	-
Wireless range	9 m	-
Battery
Battery life	70 h	-
Full charge time	180 min	-
Quick charge	10 min → 10 h	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
Controls	buttons	buttons
Voice assistant	-	No
Design
Weight	279 g	250 g
Water resistance	none	-
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	No
Calls
Microphones	-	1

What reviewers said

JLab Midnight Wireless

The JLab Midnight Wireless is a budget-friendly gaming headset that packs impressive endurance and solid audio performance for its low price. With active noise cancellation and a comfortable over-ear design, it offers a surprisingly capable package for gamers who want essential features without spending a lot.

Pro:Excellent battery life
Pro:Good value for the price
Pro:Active noise cancellation included

Con:No multipoint connectivity
Con:Basic button controls
Con:No water resistance

JLab MrBeast Wired

This wired gaming headset offers a solid budget-friendly option with 50mm drivers that deliver punchy sound, a clear microphone for team chat, and comfortable padding for long sessions. Its simple button controls and lightweight build make it easy to use, though the bold aesthetic might not suit every taste.

Pro:Punchy 50mm driver sound
Pro:Clear mic for voice chat
Pro:Comfortable for long wear

Con:Styling may not appeal to all
Con:No detachable cable
Con:Limited to wired use

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

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