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JBL Synchros S200 I Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

JBL Synchros S200 I Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

JBL Synchros S200 I
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

6.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 80% of headphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.2

Design

8%

4.7

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 70%
6.0

User score

User score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 97%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones JBL Synchros S200 I

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.2

Design

8%

4.7

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

5.6
User score
User score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.0
Popularity
Popularity
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Popularity:
JBL Synchros S200 I has a popularity score of 4.7 points, which is lower than that of 61% of products in this category.
4.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.9
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 10 mm, smaller driver size than 87.7% of headphones and equal to 4.1% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
JBL
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
100 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 100 g, lighter than 78.4% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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JBL Synchros S200 I vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 54.1% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (100 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    100 g vs 218 g
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 54.1% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (100 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    100 g vs 218 g
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 30 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (10 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    10 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2.2 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (2.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    2.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 32.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    JBL Synchros S200 I
    the average pair of headphones
    JBL Synchros S200 I has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.02 vs 8).
    6.02 vs 8
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 4.7% worse value for money
    JBL Synchros S200 I has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.94 vs 7.3).
    6.94 vs 7.27
  • 95% lower input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a lower max input power than the average pair of headphones (5 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    5 mW vs 100 mW
  • 32.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    JBL Synchros S200 I
    the average pair of headphones
    JBL Synchros S200 I has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.02 vs 8).
    6.02 vs 8
  • 4.7% worse value for money
    JBL Synchros S200 I has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.94 vs 7.3).
    6.94 vs 7.27
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 30 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (10 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    10 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2.2 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (2.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    2.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 95% lower input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a lower max input power than the average pair of headphones (5 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    5 mW vs 100 mW
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about JBL Synchros S200 I

  • Powerful bass response with JBL PureBass performance that doesn't overwhelm mids or highs
  • Excellent clarity and balanced sound across both low and high frequencies
  • Lightweight, durable aluminum construction suitable for long listening sessions
  • Angled ear tips designed for improved stability and comfort
  • Includes high-quality accessories like a tangle-resistant flat cable and Comply foam tips
  • Effective passive noise isolation when a proper seal is achieved

What customers don't like about JBL Synchros S200 I

  • The large housing of the earpieces can stick out and may be uncomfortable for side sleepers
  • Standard silicone tips can cause irritation for some users or fail to provide a perfect seal
  • Passive noise isolation is only average compared to competitors due to the bulky housing
  • In-line remote controls may have compatibility issues with non-Apple devices (Mac/Android)
  • Included carrying pouch is reported by some users to be too small for the headphones
  • Potential quality control concerns with reports of early hardware failure in some units

Verdict

The JBL Synchros S200i is a premium in-ear monitor featuring a lightweight die-cast aluminum construction and 10mm drivers that deliver a frequency response of 10Hz – 22kHz with a maximum SPL of 108dB. It is characterized by its proprietary PureBass performance, angled ear tips for stability, and a tangle-resistant flat cable equipped with an Apple-compatible 3-button remote and microphone. Main pros include a balanced audio profile that maintains clarity across high and mid frequencies, high-quality materials like Comply foam tips for superior isolation, and a durable build. However, some users have noted cons such as a lack of perfect volume balance between left and right channels, a slightly bulky housing design that sticks out from the ear, and the cable's soft rubber finish being prone to cosmetic scuffs.

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