JVC Gumy HA-F160-A
The 13.5mm drivers and bass boost tuning deliver a 15Hz low-end response uncommon at this price point. The soft, lightweight 23g body and peppermint blue colorway provide a comfortable, discreet fit for extended wear. These are best for students or casual listeners needing an ultra-affordable, replaceable wired backup pair for podcasts and everyday media.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong sound (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average mic (14th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202675/100
Buyers praise sound quality and reliability, but some report poor fit and cheap-feeling wire. Bass boost is considered negligible.
- Sound quality is excellent, often better than other earphones.
- Fit is poor for average ear canals; earbuds do not stay in place.
- Bass boost advertised but found negligible by some users.
- Wire feels cheap and less impressive than off-brand alternatives.
- Q4 202595/100
Buyers praise comfort, durability, and sound quality, but wish for a USB-C version.
- Comfortable fit that sits outside ear canal, reducing pressure and headaches.
- Durable construction compared to other earphones; hold up well over time.
- Great sound quality for the price; clear audio for music and calls.
- Desire for USB-C connectivity; current model uses 3.5mm jack.
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 13.5 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 108 |
| Codecs | JVC Basic Gumy Earbuds Blue, Model Number: HA-F160-A, 3 |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | proprietary |
Features
| App | iOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | JVC Gumy HA-F160-A | JBL Live Free 2 | TOZO Crystal Pods | Nothing Buds 2 | Sony WI-C100 WIC100/B | Baseus Bass BP1 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 7 | 7 | 13.5 | 25 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 35 | 55 | 25 | 55 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX5 | IPX5 | IP55 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | false | false | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVC Gumy HA-F160-A | 31.6 | 13.9 | 34.6 | 74.5 | 47.1 | 94.2 | 49.7 | 38.7 | 89.6 |
| JBL Live Free 2 Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 82.8 | 80 | 94.2 | 49.7 | 99.1 | 80.3 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Compare | 93.2 | 91.2 | 91.8 | 90.9 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 96.7 | 80.3 |
| Nothing Buds 2 Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 70.6 | 96.5 | 71.6 | 92 | 88 | 80.3 |
| Sony WI-C100 WIC100/B Compare | 74.4 | 69.7 | 80.7 | 70.6 | 95.2 | 94.2 | 0 | 75.9 | 65.6 |
| Baseus Bass BP1 Pro Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 88.9 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 92 | 98.6 | 89.6 |
Price
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