'I wanted to love these and in the right environment, I almost did' — I tested JLab's groundbreaking open over-ear headphones, and they're a brilliant concept let down by reality
The JLab JBuds Open are innovative over-ear headphones that allow ambient sound to flow in. While they offer a comfortable design and better bass than typical open earbuds, their bulky build and sound leakage limit their practicality in noisy environments. Overall, they may appeal to a niche audience rather than the mainstream market.
- ▪The JBuds Open are designed to let users hear their surroundings while listening to music.
- ▪They feature a distinctive design with removable grilles but are not ideal for loud environments.
- ▪The headphones are priced at $99.99 and are considered fairly affordable.
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TechRadar Verdict The JLab JBuds Open are over-ear headphones designed to let you hear the world around you. They're not open-back in the audiophile sense, but are truly open-ear, meaning ambient sound flows freely in. The result is a comfy, distinctive design that genuinely works in quiet environments. But with a bulky build, difficulty in any real-world noise and some sound leakage, the use case is narrow. I doubt they’ll have mainstream appeal — but for the right person, that might not matter.
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