JVC HAFX38MA
JVC
46 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Buds 2
Nothing
84 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Fitness
Travel
Commute
Calls
Music
Specifications
| JVC HAFX38MA | Nothing Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Rounded toe | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | s | — |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.11 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Freq Max | — | 5 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 13.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 55 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
JVC HAFX38MA
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Nothing Buds 2
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
JVC HAFX38MA3.104score per dollar
vs
Nothing Buds 22.031score per dollar
JVC HAFX38MA offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Buds 2
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.
