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
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong sound (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average mic (14th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
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-N | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Nothing Ear (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 18 | 24 | 31 | 19 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | Water-Resistant |
| 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 | 31.6 | 13.9 | 34.6 | 74.5 | 47.1 | 94.2 | 49.7 | 38.7 | 89.6 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 80.7 | 99 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 99.8 | 72 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.3 | 91.2 | 80.7 | 96.7 | 47.1 | 94.2 | 92 | 97.9 | 89.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.3 | 99.8 | 80.7 | 88.6 | 78.4 | 71.6 | 49.7 | 97.9 | 80.3 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.3 | 82.6 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 95.3 | 89.6 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 72.4 | 93.3 | 77 | 94.2 | 79.8 | 100 | 80.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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