Over-Ear
JLab Studio Pro
72Good
$40
Full review dataJLab Studio Pro vs Soundcore R50i: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the JLab Studio Pro comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 72. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: JLab Studio Pro - Good overall at around $40.
Over-Ear
Soundcore R50i
68Good
$21
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
JLab Studio Pro
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling6.0
Battery8.5
Calls5.5
Value8.0
Soundcore R50i
Sound6.5
Battery8.0
Calls6.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | JLab Studio Pro | Soundcore R50i |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $40 | $21 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | - | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Dynamic | 40mm dynamic drivers |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5 | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Latency | 200 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 9.14 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 45 h | 10 h |
| Battery incl. case | - | 30 h |
| Full charge time | 180 min | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 1+ hour playtime | 10 min = 2 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Companion app | No | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | - |
| Controls | buttons | touch |
| Voice assistant | yes | yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 75 g | - |
| Water resistance | none | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 2 |
What reviewers said
JLab Studio Pro
The JLab Studio Pro is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that packs in active noise cancellation, a remarkably long 50-hour battery, and a comfortable, lightweight design. While it lacks app support and multipoint connectivity, its straightforward controls, quick charge feature, and low price make it a solid value choice for everyday listening.
- Pro:Long 50-hour battery life
- Pro:Active noise cancellation at a low price
- Pro:Very lightweight and comfortable
- Con:No app support for additional tuning
- Con:No multipoint Bluetooth pairing
- Con:Charging takes a lengthy three hours
Soundcore R50i
The Soundcore R50i is an ultra-affordable true wireless earbud pair that prioritizes punchy bass and long-lasting battery life over premium features. With around 10 hours of playback per charge and a total of 30 hours including the case, it offers solid endurance for the price. While it lacks active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity, the IPX5 rating, custom EQ, and quick-charge support make it a practical budget pick for everyday listening.
- Pro:Strong bass-heavy sound signature
- Pro:Excellent battery life (up to 30 hours total)
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint Bluetooth pairing
- Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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