JVC HAFX38MA
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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong build (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average sound (32nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd 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.
Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
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-K | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVC HAFX38MA | 31.9 | 44.9 | 73.3 | 31.5 | 49.4 | 73.3 | 79.9 | 50 | 89.8 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 81.5 | 99.1 | 82.9 | 73.3 | 92.1 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.6 | 77.8 | 94.6 | 79.9 | 99.6 | 89.8 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 99.8 | 81.5 | 89.2 | 80 | 73.3 | 79.9 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.5 | 92.1 | 81.5 | 97 | 49.4 | 94.6 | 92.1 | 98.1 | 89.8 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.5 | 84.3 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 80 | 94.6 | 31.6 | 99.6 | 99.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
We started tracking prices for this product on May 16, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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