JVC HAS160B
The 30mm neodymium drivers deliver a surprisingly powerful sound for the price, housed in a flat-folding, lightweight design with a durable steel headband. Its vibrant, glossy finish and soft ear pads add a level of comfort and style uncommon at this budget tier, making it a portable everyday companion. These headphones are best for students or casual listeners who need an ultra-affordable, wired headset for basic PC use, gaming, and commuting.
form factor on-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 30
impedance ohms 32
open closed back closed
53 Overall Score
Price £18
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong comfort (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong social proof (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong anc (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
| Headband | Stainless Steel |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 12 |
| Freq Max | 24000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | Foldable, Lightweight, ios-phone-control |
| Surround | JVC Flats On-Ear Wired Headphones - Flat Foldable Design - 30mm Driver for Powerful Sound - Soft Ear-Pads for Comfort – Steel Headband - Lightweight & Portable - PC/Laptop/Gaming - 3.5mm Slim Plug | J |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | iOS |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | JVC HAS160B | TOZO HT2 | Truefree HF-10 | HAYLOU S30 | SoundPEATS Cove Pro | QCY H3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 30 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 32 | 20 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | - |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 125 | 80 | 95 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVC HAS160B | 66.3 | 18 | 97 | 53.9 | 44.7 | 87.7 | 59.8 | 80.4 |
| TOZO HT2 Compare | 93.4 | 83.2 | 95.7 | 99.1 | 90.7 | 81 | 83.1 | 87.5 |
| Truefree HF-10 Compare | 93.4 | 85.3 | 95.7 | 83.1 | 99.8 | 81 | 95 | 93.9 |
| HAYLOU S30 Compare | 93.4 | 99.7 | 77.7 | 99.1 | 96.2 | 46.5 | 98.5 | 98.4 |
| SoundPEATS Cove Pro Compare | 98 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 91.4 | 98.1 | 87.7 | 86.1 | 67.2 |
| QCY H3 Compare | 93.4 | 83.2 | 35 | 86.8 | 87.1 | 87.7 | 95 | 87.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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