JVC HAS160B

★★★★☆ 4.4 (11,401)

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
JVC HAS160B headphones
53 Overall Score
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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
85/100Our AI sentiment readlow confidence · 8 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '09: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '09: 4.5★ · 4 reviewsQ3 '09: 3.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '09: 4.6★ · 5 reviewsQ1 '10: 4.6★ · 5 reviewsQ2 '10: 4.6★ · 7 reviewsQ3 '10: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '10: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '11: 4.8★ · 9 reviewsQ2 '11: 4.8★ · 6 reviewsQ3 '11: 4.0★ · 12 reviewsQ4 '11: 4.0★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '12: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '12: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '12: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '13: 4.3★ · 3 reviewsQ2 '13: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '13: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '13: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '23: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '23: 3.3★ · 4 reviewsQ4 '23: 4.6★ · 5 reviewsQ1 '24: 5.0★ · 4 reviewsQ2 '24: 4.5★ · 4 reviewsQ1 '25: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 4.0★ · 1 review2415571396123211321124544211Q1 '09Q4 '09Q3 '10Q2 '11Q1 '12Q1 '13Q4 '13Q4 '23Q1 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 92 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 66.3
Mic 18
Build 97
Sound 53.9
Battery 44.7
Comfort 87.7
Connectivity 59.8
Social Proof 80.4

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 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3
Form Factor on-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear on-ear over-ear
Driver Type dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic bio-cellulose
Driver Size (mm) 30 42 40 - 45 40
Impedance Ohms 32 470 314 32 48 33
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 5.2 5.1 5.4 5.3
Battery Life Hours - 60 30 24 40 30
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortConnectivitySocial Proof
JVC HAS160B 66.3189753.944.787.759.880.4
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare 9885.392.497.890.787.798.167.2
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare 9885.377.795.676.153.698.987.5
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare 89.168.192.440.872.78193.187.5
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare 9879.295.798.381.553.697.755.1
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 Compare 9898.33595.176.168.297.780.4

Price

Value & Pricing

From ₹4,750 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon.in 1 offer From ₹4,750

We started tracking prices for this product on Jul 20, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.

Usage Scores

Work (40.2)Calls (28)Music (48.3)Overall (53.3)Budget (64)Gaming (44.7)Studio (47.9)Commute (47.7)

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