JVC HAFX38MA
Memory foam earpieces conform to the ear for a stable fit and passive noise isolation, paired with a 3.3-foot gold-plated cord and dynamic drivers. A 4.4-star rating from over 7,300 reviews and colorful design options make it a dependable everyday wired earbud. Best for budget-oriented users who prioritize comfort and sweat resistance for casual music, not clear phone calls.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
water resistance Water-Resistant
46 Overall Score
Price $15
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong build (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd 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.
Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
85/100Our 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 | Rounded toe |
| Ear Tips | s |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | JVC HAFX38MA | JBL Live Free 2 | TOZO Crystal Pods | Sony WI-C100 WIC100/B | Nothing Buds 2 | Baseus Bass BP1 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 7 | 7 | 25 | 13.5 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 35 | 25 | 55 | 55 |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX5 | IPX5 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVC HAFX38MA | 31.6 | 43 | 72.4 | 30 | 47.1 | 71.6 | 79.9 | 47.5 | 89.6 |
| JBL Live Free 2 Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 82.8 | 80 | 94.2 | 49.8 | 99.1 | 80.3 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Compare | 93.2 | 91.2 | 91.8 | 90.9 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 97.2 | 96.7 | 80.3 |
| Sony WI-C100 WIC100/B Compare | 74.4 | 69.7 | 80.7 | 70.6 | 95.2 | 94.2 | 0 | 75.9 | 65.6 |
| Nothing Buds 2 Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 70.6 | 96.5 | 71.6 | 92.1 | 88 | 80.3 |
| Baseus Bass BP1 Pro Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 88.9 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 92.1 | 98.6 | 89.6 |
Price
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