JVC Gumy HA-F160-A
The 13.5mm drivers and bass boost tuning deliver a 15Hz low-end response uncommon at this price point. The soft, lightweight 23g body and peppermint blue colorway provide a comfortable, discreet fit for extended wear. These are best for students or casual listeners needing an ultra-affordable, replaceable wired backup pair for podcasts and everyday media.
Snapshot
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.
- Q1 202675/100
Buyers praise sound quality and reliability, but some report poor fit and cheap-feeling wire. Bass boost is considered negligible.
- Sound quality is excellent, often better than other earphones.
- Fit is poor for average ear canals; earbuds do not stay in place.
- Bass boost advertised but found negligible by some users.
- Wire feels cheap and less impressive than off-brand alternatives.
- Q4 202595/100
Buyers praise comfort, durability, and sound quality, but wish for a USB-C version.
- Comfortable fit that sits outside ear canal, reducing pressure and headaches.
- Durable construction compared to other earphones; hold up well over time.
- Great sound quality for the price; clear audio for music and calls.
- Desire for USB-C connectivity; current model uses 3.5mm jack.
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 13.5 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 108 |
| Codecs | JVC Basic Gumy Earbuds Blue, Model Number: HA-F160-A, 3 |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | proprietary |
Features
| App | iOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | JVC Gumy HA-F160-A | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-S | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | Soundcore P40i | JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 18 | 60 | 36 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX5 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVC Gumy HA-F160-A | 32 | 14.6 | 35 | 76.3 | 49.4 | 94.6 | 50 | 39 | 89.8 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-S Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 81.4 | 99.1 | 82.9 | 73.3 | 80 | 99.9 | 80.7 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 99.8 | 81.4 | 89.2 | 80 | 73.3 | 80 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 Compare | 97.5 | 92 | 81.4 | 97 | 49.4 | 73.3 | 50 | 98.1 | 89.8 |
| Soundcore P40i Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92 | 55.9 | 97 | 73.3 | 99.4 | 99.5 | 80.7 |
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92 | 83.2 | 91.5 | 73.3 | 0 | 96.5 | 89.8 |
