New
JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5W
form factor in-ear
driver type Neodymium
33 Overall Score
Price CA$13
About This Earbuds
The new HA-FX5 Gumy Plus is an inner-ear version of the top-selling JVC Gumy for those who prefer the inner-ear design over an earbud. The new Gumy Plus features a rubber body for a comfortable fit and good noise isolation, which ensures a better listening experience. To tailor the fit to each user, silicone earpieces in small, medium and large are included. It comes in eight colors – seven that match the iPod nano 6G, plus violet – and has a 3.3-foot (1 meter) cord with a gold-plated iPhone -compatible plug.
- Connector Type: 3.5Mm
- Included Components: Gumy(R) Plus Inner-Ear Earbuds (White)
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile) 9th
- Below average comfort (28th percentile) 28th
- Below average anc (30th percentile) 30th
- Below average build (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
Audio
| Driver Type | Neodymium |
| Driver Size | 11 |
| Impedance | 16 |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | proprietary |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
Value & Pricing
May 19, 2026 CA$13
vs Competition
| Spec | JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5W | Soundcore Soundcore P31i | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4i | TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods | JLab GO POP ANC GO POP ANC | Baseus Bass Bass BP1 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Neodymium | Dynamic Driver | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.1 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 10 | 9.5 | 7 | 24 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 50 | 40 | 70 | 24 | 55 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP55 | IP55 | IPX5 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| 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 HAFX5W | 29.5 | 36.3 | 33.3 | 48.4 | 47.2 | 27.8 | 63.3 | 9.1 | 80.2 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.3 | 96.8 | 91.3 | 96.8 | 94.4 | 70.4 | 91.9 | 84.7 | 89.4 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4i Compare | 88.3 | 96.8 | 91.3 | 87.9 | 86.9 | 70.4 | 97.3 | 92.4 | 96.9 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods Compare | 91.7 | 90.3 | 91.3 | 77.4 | 97 | 70.4 | 97.3 | 92.4 | 99.3 |
| JLab GO POP ANC GO POP ANC Compare | 88.3 | 80.4 | 78.9 | 64.4 | 95 | 93.4 | 63.3 | 95.4 | 89.4 |
| Baseus Bass Bass BP1 Pro Compare | 96.5 | 96.8 | 91.3 | 87.3 | 96.3 | 70.4 | 91.9 | 98.6 | 69.4 |
Usage Scores
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