JVC HAFX38MA

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1,825)

Memory foam earpieces conform to the ear for a stable fit and passive noise isolation, paired with a 3.3-foot gold-plated cord and dynamic drivers. A 4.4-star rating from over 7,300 reviews and colorful design options make it a dependable everyday wired earbud. Best for budget-oriented users who prioritize comfort and sweat resistance for casual music, not clear phone calls.

form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
water resistance Water Resistant
JVC HAFX38MA earbuds
46 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (87th percentile) 87th
  • Strong user sentiment (79th percentile) 79th
  • Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
  • Strong build (70th percentile) 70th

Cons

  • Below average sound (27th percentile)
  • Below average anc (29th percentile)
  • Below average mic (35th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
85/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 13 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '24: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ4 '25: 4.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 1 review111121321Q1 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q4 '23Q2 '24Q4 '24Q2 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 29
Mic 34.9
Build 70
Sound 26.9
Battery 46.2
Comfort 71.4
User Sentiment 79.1
Connectivity 39
Social Proof 86.7

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor in-ear
Wearing Style Rounded toe
Ear Tips s
Weight 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs

Audio

Driver Type dynamic
Hi-Res Audio No

Noise Control

ANC No
Transparency No

Connectivity

Multipoint No
Wired Connector 3.5mm

Microphone

Microphone Yes

Features

Touch Controls Yes
Water Resistance Water Resistant

vs Competition

Spec JVC HAFX38MA Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Sony WF-1000XM5 WF-1000XM5 Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A
Form Factor in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear
Driver Type dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic dynamic Dynamic
Wireless - true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation false true true true true true
Bluetooth Version - 5.3 5.4 5.3 5.3 5.3
Battery Life Hours - 8 6 6 8 8
Case Battery Hours - 28 26 18 24 24
Water Resistance Water Resistant IPX4 IP57 IPX4 IPX4 IP57
Multipoint false true true true true true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
JVC HAFX38MA 2934.97026.946.271.479.13986.7
Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare 96.796.878.79978.293.491.999.166.4
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare 96.796.898.791.671.793.479.199.686.7
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare 96.789.878.796.146.293.491.997.894.4
Sony WF-1000XM5 WF-1000XM5 Compare 96.796.878.799.174.793.448.699.954.5
Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare 96.779.898.789.174.771.4097.899.7

Price

Value & Pricing

From R$86 1 offers across 1 retailers
Amazon.com.br 1 offers From R$86
R$86

Usage Scores

Calls (23.7)Music (27)Overall (46.3)Budget (53.9)Gaming (29.5)Travel (27)Commute (24.5)Fitness (41.4)

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