JVC Flats HAS160B
The 30mm neodymium drivers deliver a 12Hz–24kHz frequency response, and the flat-folding design paired with a 66-gram weight ensures exceptional portability. Soft ear pads provide passive noise isolation and all-day comfort, while the adjustable stainless-steel headband adds rugged durability. Best for budget-conscious commuters and students who need a lightweight, compact wired headphone for casual music and PC use.
form factor on-ear
driver type Dynamic
driver size mm 30
impedance ohms 32
open closed back closed
58 Overall Score
Price £18
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong comfort (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong social proof (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
| Headband | Stainless Steel |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 12 |
| Freq Max | 24000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | Foldable, Lightweight, ios-phone-control |
| Surround | JVC Flats On-Ear Wired Headphones - Flat Foldable Design - 30mm Driver for Powerful Sound - Soft Ear-Pads for Comfort – Steel Headband - Lightweight & Portable - PC/Laptop/Gaming - 3.5mm Slim Plug | J |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | iOS |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | JVC Flats HAS160B | JBL Junior 320BT | TOZO HT3 HT3 | Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 | QCY H3 H3 | truefree HF10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 30 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 20 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 50 | 90 | 60 | 60 | 125 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVC Flats HAS160B | 63.1 | 15.4 | 97.2 | 49 | 44 | 86.6 | 70 | 54.8 | 74.5 |
| JBL Junior 320BT Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 79.3 | 83.5 | 91.7 | 0 | 98.9 | 97.4 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.3 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.2 | 96.2 | 96.6 | 91.5 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 Compare | 92.2 | 85.1 | 92.4 | 88.9 | 89 | 86.6 | 70 | 91.1 | 83.2 |
| QCY H3 H3 Compare | 92.2 | 82.8 | 77.2 | 85.8 | 84.9 | 86.6 | 70 | 96.6 | 83.2 |
| truefree HF10 Compare | 92.2 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 82 | 99.8 | 79.3 | 87.1 | 94.5 | 91.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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