JVC Gumy Plus HA-FX5-B
The 11mm dynamic driver delivers a 10Hz-20kHz frequency response in a lightweight 4g body. The soft, pliable "Gumy" build and 3.3-foot cord prioritize all-day comfort and tangle resistance at an entry-level price. These are best for casual listeners and commuters who need a disposable, no-fuss wired backup pair.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
38 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong sound (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average mic (12th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
72/100Our AI sentiment read
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 | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 |
| Drivers | 11 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 103 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | proprietary |
Case Battery
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| NC Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | iOS |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | JVC Gumy Plus HA-FX5-B | Technics EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Nothing Buds 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13.5 | 6 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 24 | 55 | 26 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 | 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 Gumy Plus HA-FX5-B | 30.8 | 11.7 | 34 | 94.5 | 44.9 | 94.8 | 33.3 | 48.8 | 81.4 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 97.3 | 97.5 | 79.4 | 99 | 78.4 | 72.4 | 92.1 | 99.9 | 81.4 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.3 | 99.8 | 79.4 | 88.5 | 75.1 | 72.4 | 80.9 | 99.1 | 81.4 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.3 | 82 | 98.8 | 90.7 | 75.1 | 94.8 | 33.3 | 99.6 | 99.3 |
| Nothing Buds 2 Compare | 93.1 | 97.5 | 91.2 | 81.8 | 95.1 | 72.4 | 92.1 | 97.1 | 81.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.3 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 92.8 | 72.6 | 94.8 | 33.3 | 99.6 | 90.2 |
Usage Scores
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