Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.0 or wired with the included
USB-C cable. Enjoy clear calls with dual mics and up to 60+ hours
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Review: Lightweight and comfortable - I can't say anything about
any noise cancellation these might do, I use them at home, so
background noise isn't an issue. What I *can* say, is that they
are lightweight, and comfortable. I've been able to wear these
for long periods of time, without overheating like I do with some
headsets. The ear cups have soft foam covered with a cloth
material, that seems to let the heat escape from your ears. I
find the tear-drop shaped cups allow my ears to nestle into them
(although they are described as "over ear"). Mileage will vary
for people with big ears!! :-) I like that the microphone stick
has a red light on it, when using the mute button on the right
cup, so you have a visual cue that your microphone is muted -
although this mute button function doesn't appear to work with
Teams (in that the microphone can be muted on the hardware, but
Teams will still show the microphone as "on"). Battery life seems
good. Lasts at least a few weeks (on standby). I like that the
left ear cup can be removed, so if you're like me, and tend to
start talking louder when you're wearing a headset, you can
listen to yourself and moderate your speaking volume! The wire
connection to the ear cup is a tiny phono connector, which is a
little bit fiddly to remove, but I'm tending to leave it in place
anyway (because using it at home, rather than in an office). The
sound is adequate (for voice calls and gaming). Reasonable bass
in music, although vocals seem to be a bit thin. I don't think
they would be regarded very highly by someone who looking for
"good" headphones for music. But then, they aren't intended for
that purpose. Good enough for YouTube and the like. I have also
found that I have to bump the volume control up in Windows, to
get to a loudness level similar to my other headsets. So the
speaker drivers might be a little underpowered. The only real
gripe I have, is that the ear cups have a habit of slipping (very
slightly) downwards as I remove and replace them, so I find I
have to readjust each time. Once they are on, they stay put, but
it's a niggle. I have an AKG pair, with a separate headband and
tensioner set up, that just go on without any such faff. I may
find myself solving the issue with some tatically applied duct
tape...
Review: Great workhorse for calls - just watch the headband -
Been using these JBuds Work headphones for nearly 6 months now,
mostly for Teams meetings, and they’ve been spot-on. Setup was
easy, and daily use has been smooth sailing. I love how you can
mute quickly using the button on the earcup, and flipping the mic
up ends the call—super intuitive. Only minor thing: if you mute
using the headset, Teams doesn’t show it as muted, which can be a
bit misleading. Not a big deal, but worth knowing. The
connection’s been great—I’ve walked around the house without any
dropouts, and switching between my laptop and phone is
hassle-free. Battery life is solid too. I get about a week out of
it, even with a semi-packed schedule of calls most days.
Comfort’s decent. You can remove one earcup, which makes longer
meetings way more bearable—plus I don’t feel like I’m shouting
just to hear myself! No issues with hot ears or discomfort, even
after a couple of hours. Sound quality is nice and clear, and
people on the other end have always heard me fine. Only downside
I’ve noticed is the headband starting to fray. Looks a bit tatty
now, which I didn’t expect this soon—hoping it doesn’t get worse.
Overall, great value and super practical for work stuff. Just
wish the build quality matched the rest.
