JVC Flats HAS160B
The 30mm neodymium drivers deliver a 12Hz–24kHz frequency response, and the flat-folding design paired with a 66-gram weight ensures exceptional portability. Soft ear pads provide passive noise isolation and all-day comfort, while the adjustable stainless-steel headband adds rugged durability. Best for budget-conscious commuters and students who need a lightweight, compact wired headphone for casual music and PC use.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong social proof (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average comfort (7th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 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 Flats HAS160B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | TOZO HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 470 | - | 314 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVC Flats HAS160B | 62.6 | 14.9 | 97.1 | 47.4 | 42.7 | 6.6 | 69.6 | 53.6 | 74.6 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 92 | 97.6 | 88.7 | 86.4 | 37.2 | 97.7 | 59.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 97.3 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 86.7 | 97.3 | 97.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 75.9 | 94.9 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 69.6 | 98.9 | 83.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 91.9 | 77.5 | 97.1 | 46.3 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 86.7 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 87 | 84.2 | 95.7 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.1 | 96 | 96.3 | 91.4 |
Usage Scores
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