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JLab Audio Neon Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:13 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

JLab Audio Neon Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

JLab Audio Neon
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

9.2

User score

â–²Better than 69% of headphones
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 70%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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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â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

52%

6.5

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.8

Design

8%

5.4

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Battery

4%

7.1

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 60%
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.8

Number of reviews

Based on 10,780 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones JLab Audio Neon

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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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â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

52%

6.5

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.8

Design

8%

5.4

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Battery

4%

7.1

Calls & Controls

6.1
User score
User score
9.2/ 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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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.8

Number of reviews

Based on 10,780 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
9.8/ 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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★ Better than 91% of models
Popularity:
JLab Audio Neon has a popularity score of 9.8 points, which is higher than that of 90.6% of products in this category.
9.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.7
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
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% 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
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
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
30 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 30 m, higher Bluetooth range than 95.3% of headphones and equal to 2% of headphones.
Audio latency
200 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 200 ms, higher audio latency than 71.4% of headphones and equal to 13.9% of headphones.
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
13 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 13 hours, lower battery life than 84.6% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
2.5 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 53% of headphones and equal to 13% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
330 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 330 mAh, lower battery capacity than 81.7% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
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Brand name
JLab
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
133 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 133 g, lighter than 73.4% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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JLab Audio Neon vs the average pair of headphones

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  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 39% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (133 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    133 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.
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (30 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    30 m vs 10 m
  • 15.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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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    JLab Audio Neon
    the average pair of headphones
    JLab Audio Neon has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (9.24 vs 8.000).
    9.24 vs 8
  • 3.6x cheaper
    JLab Audio Neon is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 67% more popular
    JLab Audio Neon is more popular than the average pair of headphones (9.8 vs 5.9).
    9.8 vs 5.87
  • 39% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (133 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    133 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 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.
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (30 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    30 m vs 10 m
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 17 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (13 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    13 hours vs 30 hours
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms
  • 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
  • 43.1% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (330 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    330 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 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.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 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
  • 17 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (13 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    13 hours vs 30 hours
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 43.1% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (330 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    330 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms

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Third-party reviews

Based on 10,780 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about JLab Audio Neon

  • Exceptional value for the money, often cited as a top budget option
  • Long-lasting battery life, with many users reporting over 13 hours of use and infrequent charging needs
  • Solid sound quality for the price point, featuring punchy bass and clear highs via 40mm drivers
  • High level of comfort provided by 'Cloud Foam' cushions and lightweight design, suitable for extended wear
  • Portable and durable build that includes folding hinges and a tangle-free braided cable

What we don't like about JLab Audio Neon

  • Maximum volume levels may be too low for some users, though this is sometimes seen as a benefit for children
  • Occasional Bluetooth pairing difficulties, specifically reported with some Android and iOS devices
  • Small on-ear cup size can lead to ear pressure or discomfort during very long listening sessions
  • Build materials can feel 'cheap' or plastic-heavy to some reviewers despite their durability
  • EQ switching can sometimes be slow or difficult to trigger using the physical buttons

Verdict

The JLab Audio Neon is a budget-friendly on-ear headphone featuring 40mm neodymium drivers and C3 (Crystal Clear Clarity) technology to deliver a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz. Available in both wired and wireless versions, the wireless model provides 13 hours of battery life with a 2.5-hour recharge time, while the wired version utilizes a 1.5-meter tangle-free braided nylon cord with a 90-degree 3.5mm jack. Its main characteristics include an adjustable headband made of stainless steel and ultra-plush Cloud Foam ear cushions that rotate 80 degrees for a portable, folding design. Pros include its lightweight build, affordable price point, and surprisingly deep bass for its size; however, common cons include a lack of active noise cancellation, a tight fit that can cause discomfort during prolonged use, and a maximum volume level that some users find insufficient.

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