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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£25
  • Avg. price in US: ~$30
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

JLab Audio Bombora review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.3

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

4.7

Technical Score

20.0%

7.5

User score

Good
4.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.9

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

5.0

Design

8.0%

6.5

Connectivity

6.0%

6.1

Battery

4.0%

6.2

Calls & Controls

Poor
7.5

User score

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 components:

70.0%

6.6

User reviews

30.0%

9.7

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.3
(585)
United States
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3.3
(585)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Very good
  • 2.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 0.5
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 2.7
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 2.5
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The JLab Audio Bombora is a wired, over-ear headphone featuring 40mm finely tuned dynamic drivers that deliver a warm, bass-heavy signature sound curve with a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz and 32-ohm impedance. Its retro-inspired design prioritizes long-lasting comfort through an air-quilted adjustable headband and hand-stitched micro-suede memory foam ear cushions that provide significant passive noise reduction. Key characteristics include a 1.3-meter detachable, anti-tangle woven nylon flat cable with an integrated universal in-line microphone and a 105 dB/mW sound pressure level for high-volume output. While praised for its premium build quality and affordability, notable cons include its bulky, non-folding frame and reports of a muddled midrange or occasional echo feedback that may require equalizer adjustments for optimal clarity.

Technical Specifications of JLab Audio Bombora

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.9

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

5.0

Design

8.0%

6.5

Connectivity

6.0%

6.1

Battery

4.0%

6.2

Calls & Controls

4.7
JLab Audio Bombora has a technical score of 4.71 points, which is lower than that of 60.2% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

6.6

User reviews

30.0%

9.7

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.3
(585)
United States
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3.3
(585)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

7.5
JLab Audio Bombora has a user score of 7.53 points, which is lower than that of 69% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
9.7
JLab Audio Bombora has a popularity of 9.7 points, which is higher than 71.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

5.3

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.7
JLab Audio Bombora has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.7 points, which is higher than 45.2% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
JLab Audio Bombora does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
JLab Audio Bombora uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
JLab Audio Bombora uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
JLab Audio Bombora reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
JLab Audio Bombora does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
JLab Audio Bombora is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
JLab Audio Bombora has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

yes
JLab Audio Bombora includes a boom microphone. 84.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wired
JLab Audio Bombora supports wired connectivity, equal to 52.6% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

10 m
JLab Audio Bombora offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.6% of headphones and equal to 79.9% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
JLab Audio Bombora does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

no
JLab Audio Bombora does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

JLab
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

567 g
JLab Audio Bombora weighs 567 g, heavier than 99.2% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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JLab Audio Bombora vs the average headphone

  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    JLab Audio Bombora includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones end in a built-in 3.5 mm male plug instead of relying on a separate detachable cable.
    When it matters: When direct wired compatibility with older devices or adapters matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    JLab Audio Bombora includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • On-device controls
    JLab Audio Bombora includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    JLab Audio Bombora includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    JLab Audio Bombora includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
    What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
    When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.

    Importance: LOW

    JLab Audio Bombora includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    JLab Audio Bombora has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    JLab Audio Bombora has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Boom microphone included
    JLab Audio Bombora includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
    What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
    When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

    Importance: LOW

    JLab Audio Bombora includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    JLab Audio Bombora is cheaper than the average headphone (£25 vs £90).
    JLab Audio Bombora is cheaper than the average headphone (£25 vs £90).£25 vs £90
  • Removable battery
    JLab Audio Bombora has a removable battery, the average headphone does not. 7.6% of headphones have a removable battery.
    What it is: Battery can be detached and replaced
    When it matters: When long-term serviceability or battery replacement matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    JLab Audio Bombora has a removable battery, the average headphone does not. 7.6% of headphones have a removable battery.
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    JLab Audio Bombora has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • Removable battery
    JLab Audio Bombora has a removable battery, the average headphone does not. 7.6% of headphones have a removable battery.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    JLab Audio Bombora includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • On-device controls
    JLab Audio Bombora includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    JLab Audio Bombora includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Boom microphone included
    JLab Audio Bombora includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.

Total
Overall
Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
  • 2.6x higher weight
    JLab Audio Bombora is heavier than the average headphone (567 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    JLab Audio Bombora has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • No voice assistant support
    JLab Audio Bombora does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 2.6x higher weight
    JLab Audio Bombora is heavier than the average headphone (567 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    JLab Audio Bombora is heavier than the average headphone (567 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.567 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    JLab Audio Bombora does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
    What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
    When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

    Importance: LOW

    JLab Audio Bombora does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    JLab Audio Bombora has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    JLab Audio Bombora has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 6.3% lower user score
    JLab Audio Bombora has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.53 vs 8.000).
    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.
    JLab Audio Bombora has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.53 vs 8.000).7.53 vs 8
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United Kingdom
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3.3
585 Reviews
United States
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3.3
585 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about JLab Audio Bombora?

  • High level of comfort provided by memory foam ear cushions and an air-quilted headband.
  • Excellent value for the price, often cited as punching above its weight class in sound quality.
  • Detachable, tangle-free woven nylon flat cable that includes an in-line microphone.
  • Stylish retro design available in multiple matte colors.
  • Effective passive noise isolation due to the over-ear cup design.
  • Durable build quality with high-quality plastic and premium-feeling micro-suede materials.

What customers dislike about JLab Audio Bombora?

  • Sound profile can be overly bass-heavy, which some users find 'muddled' or lacking in mid-tones.
  • High frequencies may sound 'raspy' or staticky initially, requiring a break-in period.
  • Lack of universal fitting; the ear cups do not adjust as well as some competitors.
  • The included 3.5mm auxiliary cable is considered too short by some users.
  • No active noise cancellation (ANC), relying entirely on passive isolation.
  • Ear cups do not fold or swivel inward, making them bulkier for storage.

Expert reviews

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digitaltrends.com
23/08/2019
JLAB Bombora TEKST Edition Review

The JLab Bombora TEKST Edition is an affordable, over-the-ear headset (MSRP $99.95, reviewed at $70) that features highly ostentatious, ice-blue and white styling designed by TEKSTartist. It moves away from the harsh, sibilant treble found in previous JLab models like the Diego, offering instead a smooth, soft, and mellow sound signature. Equipped with plush memory foam ear pads...Read more

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