The report card
- Volume limiting30% of score7.0
A hearing protection switch offers 85dB or 95dB; keep it on 85.
- Fit for small heads25% of score8.0
Smaller cups and pinch-free hinges suit younger children.
- Durability15% of score6.8
Feels less premium than chunkier rivals.
- Battery & connection15% of score9.0
JLab quotes 65+ hours, with a wired option and wireless sharing for two.
- Value15% of score8.6
Hard to beat at £20 to £28.
The full review
JLab's JBuddies Studio 2 are a cheap wireless pair with a wired option and a Share Wireless mode that lets two children listen to one device. The Independent recommended them as a great-value, all-bases-covered option.
The smaller ear cups and pinch-free sliding hinges suit younger children, who can adjust them without trapping fingers. The Independent's six-year-old tester found them a good fit, while her nine-year-old had almost outgrown them.
JLab now quotes 65+ hours of wireless playtime. The catch is the hearing protection switch: it offers 85dB or 95dB, so check it's on 85 before a young child uses them. They don't feel as premium as some rivals, but the sound quality won praise.
Pros and cons
What I like
- Around £20 to £28
- Pinch-free hinges
- Very long battery life
- Wireless sharing for two
What I don't
- 95dB setting is too loud for everyday use
- Less premium build
- Outgrown by older children
Key specs
- Volume limit
- 85dB or 95dB switch
- Battery
- 65+ hours (JLab figure)
- Connection
- Bluetooth 5.3 or wired
- Sharing
- Share Wireless mode for two
- Design
- Adjustable, foldable
What I read
This is a research-led review. These are the main sources behind the scores, alongside patterns in verified owner reviews. How I review.