JLab Midnight Wireless vs Picun G2: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JLab Midnight Wireless vs Picun G2, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Gaming

Score breakdown

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

JLab Midnight Wireless leads on 6 of 6 measures.

JLab Midnight Wireless
Picun G2

HearWiki score

Sound

7.4

Battery

9.0

Calls

6.5

Value

8.0

Price (USD)

$35

$50

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 Midnight Wireless is 2 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.

Midnight Wireless20242 yr newer
G22022

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

Specifications

Midnight WirelessG2

Type: Gaming; Gaming
Price (USD): $35; $50
HearWiki score: 82; Not scored
Released: 2024; 2022
Availability: Still sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 50 mm dynamic; 2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 50 mm; 40 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 32 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, Opus; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: No; -
Wireless range: 9 m; 10 m
Battery life: 70 h; 100 h
Full charge time: 180 min; 180 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 10 h; -
Active noise cancelling: Yes; -
Controls: buttons; buttons
Weight: 279 g; 303 g
Water resistance: none; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Connector: -; 3.5 mm
Microphones: -; 1

Specification comparison of JLab Midnight Wireless vs Picun G2
Spec	JLab Midnight Wireless	Picun G2
Type	Gaming	Gaming
Price (USD)	$35	$50
HearWiki score	82 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2024	2022
Audio
Driver	50 mm dynamic	2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	50 mm	40 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	32 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, Opus	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	No	-
Wireless range	9 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	70 h	100 h
Full charge time	180 min	180 min
Quick charge	10 min → 10 h	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	-
Controls	buttons	buttons
Design
Weight	279 g	303 g
Water resistance	none	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Connector	-	3.5 mm
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

Picun G2

The Picun G2 is a budget-friendly wireless gaming headset that emphasizes long play sessions with its impressive 100-hour battery life. It features large 40mm dynamic drivers and Bluetooth 5.3 for a reliable connection, making it a solid choice for casual gamers seeking a no-frills audio solution.

Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life for marathon gaming sessions
Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 ensures a stable and low-latency wireless connection
Pro:Lightweight 303g build for comfortable extended wear

Con:Only a single microphone, which may limit chat clarity in noisy environments
Con:No active noise cancellation for immersive focus
Con:Relatively long 180-minute charge time compared to some rivals

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

Compare something else

Swap either side out, or start again from the picker.

New comparison JLab Midnight Wireless Picun G2