On-Ear
JLab Neon Wireless On-Ear Headphones
62Average
$25
Full review dataJLab Neon Wireless On-Ear Headphones vs Moondrop Old Fashioned: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Moondrop Old Fashioned comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 72. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Moondrop Old Fashioned - Good overall at around $25.
On-Ear
Moondrop Old Fashioned
72Good
$25
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
JLab Neon Wireless On-Ear Headphones
Sound6.0
Battery6.0
Calls5.0
Value7.0
Moondrop Old Fashioned
Sound7.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | JLab Neon Wireless On-Ear Headphones | Moondrop Old Fashioned |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-Ear | On-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $25 | $25 |
| HearWiki score | 62 / 100 · Average | 72 / 100 · Good |
| Released | - | 2026 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Dynamic | 40mm Three-layer Rigid-flex Composite Diaphragm |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB/mW | 109 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5 | - |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | - |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | - |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Latency | 200 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 13 h | - |
| Battery incl. case | 13 h | - |
| Full charge time | 120 min | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 1 h | - |
| Wireless charging | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| ANC type | none | - |
| Transparency mode | No | - |
| Companion app | No | - |
| Custom EQ | Yes | - |
| Wear detection | No | - |
| Controls | buttons | buttons |
| Voice assistant | yes | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 135 g | - |
| Water resistance | none | - |
| Foldable | Yes | - |
| Detachable cable | - | Yes |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | - |
What reviewers said
JLab Neon Wireless On-Ear Headphones
The JLab Neon Wireless are budget-friendly on-ear headphones that prioritize everyday convenience and value over premium features. They offer a lightweight, foldable design with a 13-hour battery, customizable EQ presets, and Bluetooth 5, making them a solid pick for casual listening on a tight budget. While they deliver decent sound and comfort for the price, they lack advanced extras like noise cancellation, water resistance, or multipoint pairing.
- Pro:Very affordable price point
- Pro:Lightweight and foldable for portability
- Pro:Customizable EQ presets via built-in controls
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Not water resistant at all
- Con:Limited codec support (only SBC and AAC)
Moondrop Old Fashioned
The Moondrop Old Fashioned is a budget-friendly, wired on-ear headphone with a semi-open design that delivers clear, well-balanced sound, especially for vocals. Its lightweight comfort and easy drivability make it a practical pick, though its open-back nature means noticeable sound leakage and limited isolation. The main sonic compromise is a lack of deep sub-bass, but for the price, it offers impressive tuning and musicality.
- Pro:Exceptionally well-tuned sound for an open on-ear
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight for long listening sessions
- Pro:Easy to drive with any device
- Con:Significant sound leakage due to open design
- Con:Very little sub-bass below 100 Hz
- Con:Limited isolation, not suited for noisy environments
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