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JBL T150a Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

JBL T150a 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 T150a
5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

80%

5.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 95% of headphones
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 89%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

52%

5.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.7

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 88%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

  • jbl-t150a
jbl-t150a
Where to buy
    N/A~ £20
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones JBL T150a

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

52%

5.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.7

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

5.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
JBL T150a has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.6
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
8 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 8 mm, smaller driver size than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 1.7% 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
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% 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
?
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
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% 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
59 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 59 g, lighter than 80.5% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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JBL T150a vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 72.9% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (59 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    59 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 4.5x cheaper
    JBL T150a is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 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
  • 4.5x cheaper
    JBL T150a is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 72.9% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (59 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    59 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 32 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    8 mm vs 40 mm
  • 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.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 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.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 5.87x less popular
    JBL T150a is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 9.6% worse value for money
    JBL T150a has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.63 vs 7.3).
    6.63 vs 7.27
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 5.87x less popular
    JBL T150a is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 9.6% worse value for money
    JBL T150a has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.63 vs 7.3).
    6.63 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.
  • 32 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    8 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Tech Invent
≈ estimated
13/01/2017
Unboxing and review · phone test
Verdict
JBL T150A is a very good earphone the creator liked, and they suggest buying it if the sound suits you.
9.0
Geekyranjit
✓ explicit
28/07/2016
Hands-on review · sound, build and call tests
Verdict
The JBL T150A is very good for the money: not perfect and slightly bright, but a strong budget choice.
8.0
TuberRAJ
≈ estimated
15/05/2016
Unboxing · quick sound check
Verdict
JBL T150A looks good and plays music fine in a brief first check, though its packing was less impressive.
Not graded
Not graded
Overview video
Not graded

Third-party reviews

What customers like about JBL T150a

  • Excellent value for money at its budget price point
  • Strong bass performance (PureBass) suitable for bass-heavy genres
  • Clear sound quality with decent vocal and mid-range clarity
  • Includes an integrated microphone for clear voice calls
  • Comes with three different sizes of ear tips for a custom fit
  • Lightweight and comfortable for extended listening sessions
  • Passive noise isolation is effective at reducing background noise

What customers don't like about JBL T150a

  • Questionable long-term durability, especially regarding thin wiring
  • Higher risk of purchasing counterfeit/fake units from online sellers
  • Audio can become distorted or harsh at maximum volume levels
  • The L-shaped or angular jack is perceived as a weak point for breakage
  • No carrying pouch or case included in the standard packaging
  • Treble can be overly sharp/bright without manual EQ adjustments
  • Poor warranty support for units purchased from third-party online retailers

Verdict

The JBL T150A is a lightweight, wired in-ear headphone featuring 8mm drivers that deliver a frequency response range of 20Hz to 22kHz and a sound pressure level of 100dB/mW. Designed with a low impedance of 16 Ohms, these earphones are easy to drive from mobile devices and include an in-line one-button remote with a built-in microphone for hands-free calls. Main pros include its highly portable 59g build, crisp high-frequency performance, and balanced sound signature suitable for various genres. However, some users note cons such as potential audio distortion at volumes exceeding 90%, relatively light bass for budget 'basshead' expectations, and the lack of a detachable or tangle-free cable.

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