Customer Ratings & Reviews

We're actually big fans of JLab...we've had, or still have, their Studio Wireless on-ears, JBUD Air True Wireless Earbuds, JBUD Air ANC Wireless Earbuds, and a few of their kid-friendly headsets lying around for workouts, casual listening, and travel. All have proven to be surprisingly good performers, especially for the price. That's why it was with even greater surprise that we ended up so disappointed with the the Studio Pro ANC...arguably positioned as one of JLab's top-tier offerings based on price-point alone. But whether these will end up disappointing you, or end up being the right fit, will ultimately depend on just what you're after from a value-oriented set of ANC headphones. POSITIVES: It's certainly not all bad--JLab is usually a pretty safe bet as a value leader in headphones and earbuds and these are, in many ways, no exception. The headphones collapse into a more travel-friendly size thanks to a hinge joint above each earcup--this allows them to slip neatly into the provided neoprene drawstring bag along with the included USB-A to USB-C charging cable and the USB-C to 3.5mm aux cable. The bag won't provide any impact protection, but it's a nice pack-in to help keep everything together. Battery life is simply outstanding--I went more than 4 days of regular use WITH ANC running before needing my first recharge. The Studio Pros are absurdly light, clocking in at just over 220 grams, with ultra-generous padding on the headband and earcups that make for an almost dreamy fit. The pleather covering is actually some of the softest, most supple synthetic leather material I've ever felt on a headphone--time will tell how well it holds up before flaking or cracking; but to the touch, it's almost decadently soft and stupid-comfortable. Although side-to-side pivot is minimal, the vertical pivot and vertical adjustments are very generous and the clamping force--something that has caused me to abandon some top-of-the-line headphones costing in excess of $1-2K--is thankfully quite low. The earcups are "ear-shaped" as opposed to being round or ovals--this helps with over-ear comfort to a degree; but in truth, they're probably only large enough to fully enclose the ears of a child or someone with VERY small features. On my ears, I was able to tuck most of my earlobe inside the rear of the earcup while the remainder of the earpads kind of dribbled over the edges of the upper and lower portions of my ear--but again, because the padding is so generous and so soft, and the clamping force was so low, I never developed any discomfort or hotspots during extended listening. If you're looking for something that you could easily wear for hours on end without fatigue (like for silencing a noisy office throughout the day), look no further. Operation is reasonably simple with only 4 main controls to contend with: the volume rocker, a round power button, and a large JLab icon button on the right earcup...KUDOS to JLab for making each control distinct and uniquely shaped so you will NEVER mistake one control for another while fumbling around blind. In another gift of fine usability for those who appreciate it, JLab included many plain-English spoken audio prompts to indicate headphone status or function, i.e. Hello, You are connected, Battery full, Be aware, etc. Similar to many BT headsets on the market, function and playback controls were a combination of quick button presses and holds; but by-and-large, most of the controls feel a bit more intuitive than some of the odd-ball control schemes I've seen on other headsets. Volume up--just tap the top of the volume rocker...advance to the next track--hold that same button down for a few seconds. The power button serves multiple duties depending on press or hold, and whether there's an incoming call, but it's not that complex at all--the button will toggle play/pause, pickup/reject calls, or activate a digital assistant like Siri or Google. Active noise cancelling can be invoked for both BT and AUX connections through a press of the big JLab button on the right earcup. The Studio Pro features a pass-thru mode so you can hear the world around you, High and Low ANC levels, and ANC off. ANC performance, especially in HIGH, was surprisingly good as it effectively attenuated the sounds of office fans, A/C blowers, the hum of a nearby tower PC, and conversations in the next room nearly as well as my Bose QC 35s. Do note that if you're one of those individuals who are sensitive to the sound pressure that is generated by some headphone's ANC solutions, you might notice it here as well. Otherwise, we were pleased with how well the ANC solution worked in practice at reducing background noise. NEGATIVES: Overall, our complaints about the JLab Studio Pros really came down to sound quality as there wasn't much else we honestly DIDN'T like. Frankly, the sound quality in every sound mode was merely serviceable; bass was thin and treble felt a bit "strained"...not screechy--just not very articulate or detailed. I don't think it was a matter of having a poor seal (which can definitely impact sound quality in over-ear designs)--the headphones just didn't sound very full-bodied or dynamic. And regardless of EQ setting, bass simply disappeared in the lower registers making things like kick drums just fade into the mid-bass rather than standing on their own with any kind of authority or "weight." Granted, we didn't expect audiophile quality from a value-oriented set of cans like these, but the audio performance of their other headsets to date have been SO good that I guess we were still expecting a bit more from JLab's top-priced offering. And unlike our experience with JLab's ANC earbuds, the ANC solution in the Studio Pros DID, unfortunately, have a minor, but still noticeable, impact on sound quality while in operation. The results of our auditions were exceedingly surprising as we've always liked JLab's "Signature" sound mode (essentially a U or V-shaped EQ setting) on all of our other JLab headsets and earbuds. Sadly, "Bass Boost" made even more of a mess of things, not because it really helped bass all that much (frankly, it didn't), but because it cut the treble even further making the entire presentation even more dull and "veiled" sounding, but with some extra bloat in the mid-bass that just sounded muddy and unnatural. Speaking of the EQ settings, the Studio Pro offers three: JLab Signature, flat/balanced, and bass boost; however, the pack-in manual did not indicate how to access or change the EQ settings. Once we went online to pull down another JLab manual, we found that you need to press both the volume Up and Down buttons simultaneously. This turned out to be slightly troublesome only because the volume rocker is big enough that you can't really touch the top and bottom (where the Up/Down buttons are located) with one finger--but once you do find a setting you like, it's likely a set-it-and-forget-it affair anyway. Still, this is an odd misfire for JLab who are usually buttoned up much tighter in their control schemes--maybe a separate button positioned at the JLab icon on the left earcup would have been easier? The only other minor quip is that of the AUX input--it requires the use of JLab's included, though somewhat uncommon, passive USB-C to 3.5mm *male* adapter cable (not like a typical phone dongle with a USB-to-3.5mm female port). Hey, I'm all for getting more USB-C out in the wild as it's far more secure and durable than a micro-USB connector, and with so many things going Bluetooth these days, maybe you'll NEVER even care about that 3.5mm port in your car or laptop or older portable music player. But the simple fact is that a passive USB-C to 3.5mm male plug simply isn't a common cable configuration, certainly not as common as say, a simple 3.5mm male to 3.5mm male adapter/extension cable that is included with so many other BT-capable devices--so the likelihood of having another one lying around if you misplace JLab's blue pack-in is probably pretty low. Again, this might not be an issue for you at all, but it seems like adding a female 3.5mm port to the headset would have been a more practical solution for AUX duties. BOTTOM LINE: There's no denying that the Studio Pro ANC is a VERY competitively priced ANC headset with some VERY competitive ANC performance. If all you need is something to drown out the world around you, or maybe you listen primarily to spoken-word selections or podcasts and you're really not all that concerned about musicality and sound quality, this might actually be an ideal headset for you. And don't get me wrong, it's not like the sound quality was horrible--it just wasn't anything at all special; and for me, I was looking for something a bit more than "passable in a pinch." If that's what you expect from a "value-priced" set of ANC headphones, at least these won't break the bank--as for us, we'll give these to our kid to let her use in the car, but for anything we really CARE about listening to, we'll keep looking for another headset.

The sound is good, the fit is comfortable, the noise cancelling is middle of the road, but serviceable. After 2 years the volume down button now does the same as the volume up button. Otherwise still in great shape.

Very comfortable but... forget the noise cancelling. They sound quite good with the ANC off but turn it on (any mode) and the sound quality becomes very poor. Muddy and no bass, different sound profiles don't help much. I have several pairs active noise cancelling headphones and the ANC on these is by far the worst. The fact that you need a special non-standard cable for wired use doesn't help. JLab usually makes good products. This isn't one of them. I'm very disappointed and will be returning them.

Good construction, light and comfortable. I bought these to replace my cheap $35 RCA ANC headphones but the sound quality and noise cancelling are only marginally better...certainly not better enough to justify the cost. I was going to keep them anyway because they're more comfortable and I wear my headphones for a good 8 hours a day when I'm at work. However, I eventually noticed that they seem to produce a very subtle, low frequency sound that almost feels like a vibration in my jaw. It started to drive me nuts so I returned them.

The reviews looks good, so I gave them a try. The sound quality and noice cancelation was ok. The headphones themselves felt cheap. I understand that these are not high headphones. But you could definitely find something better around the same price range. Even jlab's around the ear sport earbuds sound better than these headphones.

Good for the time being but sorry after about a year there was a story in the let ear phone … I loved it tho till then! Very good for noise cancelling and great sound quality. Well worth the price.

I do like the way they fit, and the fact I can change from hearing what’s around me to noise canceling. I do not like that they seem to not last a year without issues.

The ear phones are good but the jack you use to plug in the computer and or radio is not long enough. When you are bed ridden you need a longer cord.

Very good earphones / a little hard to pair ! Loom very nice -m are comfortable

Good sound. Didn't work for what i needed them for.

The sound quality is that of an off-brand, oversized pair of headphones--nothing to brag about. Maybe the hardware is the problem, but these are not ACTIVE noise cancellation headphones. I could hear everything and everyone around me clearly. I am returning these to purchase a pair of quiet comforts.

Decent headphones for this price point. Easy to pair with any device. Sound quality is mediocre. Noise cancellation feature could be much better.

Product is good for the price, however not best quality, it is a bit uncomfortable, and very very confusing to use

These headphones are ok but the other jlab products sound better

In the box are the headphones, charge cord, usb-c to aux, bag, and instructions. These over-the-ear wireless headphones sport a new style combining a classic look with a more of a teardrop shape to fit comfortably around the ears. The headphones come with a light pouch, good for carrying its charging cable and optional aux cord for listening beyond the headphones’s charge life. Though, it more than likely won’t be needed with the 30+ hour music playback time. The overall sound quality is good, a bit on the quiet side but crisp and clear. Good for easy listening. The ANC function on the headphones does muffle outside ambient sounds, but not enough to really cancel it. It’s enough to cancel out lower level ambient sounds like that of nature; birds, insects, an occasional passing car, etc, but for louder sounds like other media playing in the room or conversation above a certain level, you can still hear it relatively clearly even if the ANC is set to high. As for the ‘Be Aware’ function of the ANC, which instead of canceling ambient sound it boosts it for clarity, this function is great for music while outdoors, perhaps walking or jogging, when you may want to still be able to aware of your surroundings. The comfort is good, the muff are a bit thin, so beware if you wear ear piercings, the headphones may hurt your ears. Also, I wouldn’t wear them to bed because the joints of the headphones don’t really bend much. Overall these are a fairly decent pair of headphones, worth a three star rating out of five for me.

Would give additional star, except the plastic piece on the side of band broke after 16 months, rendering unit useless. Volume control also broke and wouldn't adjust up, so I had to do it manually on phone. Average wear and tear, plastic should hold up better in my opinion. Audio quality is average, noise cancelling is good, especially since they cover the ear. They are comfortable to wear.