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JLab JBuddies Studio Wired

60/ 100
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HearWiki score

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$13
typical price, USD
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At a glance

Brand
JLab
Type
On-Ear
Fit
-
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2016

Score breakdownaverage overall

Sound5.0
Calls5.0
Value7.6

JLab JBuddies Studio are on-ear wired headphones designed for kids ages 6 and up. Built around a volume-limiting design that caps playback at 85dB to protect developing hearing during long listening sessions. Foldable, lightweight, and compatible with phones, tablets, laptops, and school Chromebooks. The 40mm driver delivers full stereo sound across a 20Hz-20kHz frequency range. Cloud Foam ear cushions keep ears comfortable during extended wear.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

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.

What works

  • Very affordable price point
  • Volume limiter for safer listening
  • Detachable cable for easy replacement
  • Lightweight at 163 grams

What doesn't

  • Reported durability issues after a few months
  • No active noise cancellation
  • No wireless or USB-C connectivity

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - JLab JBuddies Studio Wired
Driver40 mm dynamic
Driver typedynamic
Driver size40 mm
Drivers per side1
Frequency response20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance32 Ω

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What the reviews said

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target.com

78

Target’s product-page review excerpt highlights the headphones’ affordable price and 85 dB volume limiter as the main strengths. It also notes reported durability complaints from some buyers, especially after a few months of use.

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