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JLab JBuds Studio ANC

62/ 100
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HearWiki score

Priced about right

$28
typical price, USD
Still sold newupdated
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At a glance

Brand
JLab
Type
Over-Ear
Fit
-
Connection
Wireless
Noise cancelling
Yes
Released
2020

Score breakdownaverage overall

Sound5.7
Noise cancelling6.3
Battery7.7
Calls6.5
Value8.5

JLab Studio ANC are on-ear wireless headphones with active noise cancellation, designed for everyday listening with a comfortable fit and Bluetooth connectivity.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The JLab JBuds Studio ANC is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that focuses on delivering solid active noise cancellation and very long battery life for the price. It offers a comfortable fit, adjustable EQ, and transparency mode, making it a practical choice for everyday listening and travel despite its basic build and feature set.

What works

  • Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Excellent battery life, up to 28 hours with ANC on
  • Lightweight design at 141 grams
  • Custom EQ available for sound tuning
  • Transparency mode included

What doesn't

  • Only supports SBC and AAC codecs
  • No multipoint connection
  • Uses micro-USB instead of USB-C
  • No water resistance rating

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

Specifications

Audio - JLab JBuds Studio ANC
Driver40 mm dynamic
Driver typedynamic
Driver size40 mm
Drivers per side1
Frequency response20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance32 Ω
Sensitivity110 dB/mW

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What the reviews said

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wired.com

WIRED says the JBuds ANC 3 outperform expectations for their low price, with good bass response and respectable noise blocking. The review frames them as an appealing budget option rather than a high-end pair of earbuds.

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