JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPRBLK42
The dual coaxial 35mm + 12mm driver array and open-back design deliver detailed sound while maintaining environmental awareness, with LabBoost technology enhancing bass and LabFocus steering minimizing leakage. The 24-hour battery life and removable earcup grilles for personalization add practical value at an accessible price point. These are best for fitness enthusiasts and remote workers who need all-day, open-ear listening that keeps them connected to their surroundings without sacrificing audio quality.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 35
impedance ohms 16
Wireless Yes
open closed back open
bluetooth version Other
battery life hours 24
53 Overall Score
Price $107
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong comfort (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong build (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong battery (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Faux Leather |
| Headband | Faux Leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 35 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Other |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 24 |
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Fast Charging | 10 min = 2.5 hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
vs Competition
| Spec | JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPRBLK42 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | TOZO HT2 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 35 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 | 45 |
| Impedance Ohms | 16 | 470 | 314 | 32 | 32 | 48 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | Other | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 24 | 60 | 30 | 24 | 60 | 40 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPRBLK42 | 66.3 | 68.2 | 77.8 | 92.6 | 72.7 | 81 | 67.9 | 51 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 99.2 | 73 |
| TOZO HT2 Compare | 93.4 | 83.2 | 95.7 | 99.1 | 90.7 | 81 | 83.1 | 87.5 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 98.3 | 81.6 | 53.7 | 97.7 | 55 |
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