JVC HAFX38MA
Memory foam earpieces conform to the ear for a stable fit and passive noise isolation, paired with a 3.3-foot gold-plated cord and dynamic drivers. A 4.4-star rating from over 7,300 reviews and colorful design options make it a dependable everyday wired earbud. Best for budget-oriented users who prioritize comfort and sweat resistance for casual music, not clear phone calls.
About This Earbuds
Memory foam earpieces conform to the ear for a stable fit and passive noise isolation, paired with a 3.3-foot gold-plated cord and dynamic drivers. A 4.4-star rating from over 7,300 reviews and colorful design options make it a dependable everyday wired earbud. Best for budget-oriented users who prioritize comfort and sweat resistance for casual music, not clear phone calls.
- Form factor in-ear
- Driver type dynamic
- Water resistance Water Resistant
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong build (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average sound (28th percentile) 28th
- Below average anc (29th percentile) 29th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Rounded toe |
| Ear Tips | s |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Water Resistant |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | JVC HAFX38MA | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore Soundcore P31i | JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 | TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 6 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 7 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 26 | 54 | 50 | 36 | 70 |
| Water Resistance | Water Resistant | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IP68 | IPX5 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVC HAFX38MA | 29.4 | 36.2 | 69.9 | 27.9 | 47 | 70.9 | 79.1 | 40.5 | 80.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 98.8 | 91.8 | 72.6 | 93.4 | 0 | 99.6 | 89.3 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 91.4 | 99.8 | 96 | 70.9 | 97.2 | 99.3 | 80.1 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.5 | 96.9 | 91.4 | 96.8 | 94 | 70.9 | 91.9 | 84.8 | 89.3 |
| JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 Compare | 88.5 | 90.4 | 98.8 | 46.7 | 88.7 | 93.4 | 97.2 | 96.4 | 69.2 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods Compare | 91.9 | 90.4 | 91.4 | 77.4 | 96.6 | 70.9 | 97.2 | 92.5 | 99.3 |
Usage Scores
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