JLab JLab Studio Wireless On-Ear Headphones (Gray and Review

For $28, you get amazing comfort and battery life, but the mic is bad and the build feels cheap. Best for casual listening at home. Worth it if your expectations are low and your budget is tight.

The JLab Studio Wireless headphones are a budget-friendly, on-ear option that promises 30 hours of battery life and a comfortable fit. They're foldable, have onboard controls, and offer a simple wireless experience without any app fuss.

Sound quality lands in the 71st percentile, which is solid for the price. The 40mm drivers deliver decent volume and clarity for music and casual listening. The big letdown is the microphone, which scores a weak 33.9 out of 100 for calls. Our data shows it's a common pain point.

At around $28, it's hard to complain too much. You're getting a lot of core features—long battery, decent sound, and great comfort—for very little money. Just know you're making serious trade-offs on build and call quality.

Don't compare these to a Sony WH-1000XM6 or AirPods Max. That's a different league. For the price, the real competition is other budget picks. The JBL Tune 770NC costs more but adds active noise cancellation. The Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus is a step up in sound and build. The JLab Studios win on pure comfort and battery life per dollar, but lose on durability.

Skip these if you need a reliable headset for work calls or Zoom meetings. The mic quality is a dealbreaker. Also, look elsewhere if you want durable, travel-ready headphones, as the build quality isn't built to last.

Buy these if you need a super comfy, ultra-budget pair of wireless headphones for music and podcasts at home. The long battery is a bonus. Just don't rely on them for calls, and handle them gently.