JVC Gumy Plus HA-FX5-B

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1,524)

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
JVC Gumy Plus HA-FX5-B earbuds
38 Overall Score

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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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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has improved over time
72/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 11 sources · Jul 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '13: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '14: 3.5★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '14: 3.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '14: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '16: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '21: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '26: 4.8★ · 5 reviews (approx. date)12111115Q4 '13Q2 '14Q3 '14Q4 '14Q4 '16Q3 '19Q4 '21Q3 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date

Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 30.8
Mic 11.7
Build 34
Sound 94.5
Battery 44.9
Comfort 94.8
User Sentiment 33.3
Connectivity 48.8
Social Proof 81.4

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 Nothing Buds 2 Soundcore P31i Anker Space A40 Baseus Bass BP1 Pro TOZO Crystal Pods
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 - 5.4 6.0 5.2 6.0 5.4
Battery Life Hours - 13.5 10 10 12 7
Case Battery Hours - 55 50 50 55 35
Water Resistance - IP55 IP55 IPX4 IP55 IPX5
Multipoint false true - true true true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
JVC Gumy Plus HA-FX5-B 30.811.73494.544.994.833.348.881.4
Nothing Buds 2 Compare 93.197.591.281.895.172.492.197.181.4
Soundcore P31i Compare 89.797.591.296.992.572.497.186.590.2
Anker Space A40 Compare 97.397.579.494.392.572.480.997.473
Baseus Bass BP1 Pro Compare 97.397.591.288.794.772.492.198.790.2
TOZO Crystal Pods Compare 93.191.691.290.781.472.497.197.181.4

Price

Value & Pricing

Price History

$12 $12 $12 $12 $12 Jun 30Oct 6 $12

Usage Scores

Calls (19.5)Music (48.4)Overall (38.3)Budget (52.4)Gaming (37.4)Travel (29.7)Commute (29.6)Fitness (31.8)

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