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 (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong build (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th 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 | Soundcore Soundcore P31i | JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4i | Nothing Buds Buds 2 | Baseus Bass BP1 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 10 | 12 | 9.5 | 13.5 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 50 | 36 | 40 | 55 | 55 |
| Water Resistance | Water Resistant | IP55 | IP68 | IP55 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | - | true | true | false | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVC HAFX38MA | 28.9 | 35.3 | 69.7 | 27.3 | 46.9 | 70.6 | 79.1 | 39.7 | 86.1 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.3 | 96.8 | 91 | 96.6 | 93.9 | 70.6 | 91.9 | 84.6 | 86.1 |
| JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 Compare | 88.3 | 90 | 98.7 | 45.5 | 88.5 | 93.3 | 97.3 | 96.2 | 64.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4i Compare | 88.3 | 96.8 | 91 | 87.5 | 86.2 | 70.6 | 97.3 | 92.5 | 99.1 |
| Nothing Buds Buds 2 Compare | 91.9 | 96.8 | 91 | 67.6 | 96.3 | 70.6 | 91.9 | 86.5 | 86.1 |
| Baseus Bass BP1 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 87 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 74.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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