JVC Gumy Plus HA-FX5-B
The 11mm dynamic driver delivers a frequency response down to 10Hz, providing a bass-forward sound uncommon at this entry-level price. The soft, ergonomic body weighs just 4 grams, making it comfortable for extended wear without fatigue. This is best for casual listeners seeking a durable, ultra-affordable wired backup pair with a standard 3.5mm connector.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong comfort (94th percentile) 94th
Cons
- Below average mic (14th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
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 |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | proprietary |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
Features
| App | iOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | JVC Gumy Plus HA-FX5-B | TOZO Crystal Pods | Anker Soundcore V20i | Toztnix i9 | JLab Go Pods ANC | Btootos A90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | open-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | - | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | false | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 7 | 8 | 35 | 7.5 | 6 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 35 | 36 | - | 26 | 36 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX5 | IP55 | IPX5 | IP55 | IPX7 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVC Gumy Plus HA-FX5-B | 31.6 | 13.9 | 34.6 | 94.7 | 47.1 | 94.2 | 31 | 51 | 31.3 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Compare | 93.2 | 91.2 | 91.7 | 90.9 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 96.9 | 96.7 | 80.3 |
| Anker Soundcore V20i Compare | 65.7 | 91.2 | 91.7 | 68.1 | 74.9 | 94.2 | 79.5 | 85.6 | 89.6 |
| Toztnix i9 Compare | 82.1 | 69.6 | 91.7 | 61.9 | 93.6 | 94.2 | 96.9 | 92.4 | 49.8 |
| JLab Go Pods ANC Compare | 93.2 | 91.2 | 91.7 | 76.9 | 78.4 | 71.6 | 0 | 93.2 | 72 |
| Btootos A90 Compare | 82.1 | 69.6 | 34.6 | 94.5 | 71.3 | 71.6 | 79.5 | 83.1 | 95.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From $8
Newegg 1 offer From $12
We started tracking prices for this product on Jun 30, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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