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JVC HA FX300b Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ90Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

JVC HA FX300b Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

JVC HA FX300b
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

6.5

User score

â–ĽWorse than 80% of headphones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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–Ľ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–ĽWorse than 73%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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–Ľ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

52%

5.7

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.7

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.0

Calls & Controls

â–ĽWorse than 77%
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–ĽWorse than 92%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones JVC HA FX300b

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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–Ľ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

52%

5.7

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.7

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.0

Calls & Controls

5.5
User score
User score
6.5/ 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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.5
Popularity
Popularity
3.9/ 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–Ľ Worse than 67% of models
Popularity:
JVC HA FX300b has a popularity score of 3.9 points, which is lower than that of 66.7% of products in this category.
3.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
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
8.5 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 8.5 mm, smaller driver size than 95.6% of headphones and equal to 0.4% 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
8 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 8 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 80.3% of headphones and equal to 2.8% 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
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% 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
N/A
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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
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% 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
JVC
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
5.7 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 5.7 g, lighter than 98.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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JVC HA FX300b vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 97.4% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (5.7 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    5.7 g vs 218 g
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 10 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    8 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.
  • 5,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • 13 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (123 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    123 dB vs 110 dB
  • 97.4% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (5.7 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    5.7 g vs 218 g
  • 10 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    8 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 5,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 13 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (123 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    123 dB vs 110 dB
  • 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.
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 31.5 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8.5 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    8.5 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.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 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.
  • 22.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 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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    JVC HA FX300b
    the average pair of headphones
    JVC HA FX300b has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.53 vs 8).
    6.53 vs 8
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 22.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 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
    â–Ľ
    â–Ľ
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    JVC HA FX300b
    the average pair of headphones
    JVC HA FX300b has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.53 vs 8).
    6.53 vs 8
  • 4.3% worse value for money
    JVC HA FX300b has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.97 vs 7.3).
    6.97 vs 7.27
  • 50.4% less popular
    JVC HA FX300b is less popular than the average pair of headphones (3.9 vs 5.9).
    3.9 vs 5.87
  • 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.
  • 31.5 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8.5 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    8.5 mm vs 40 mm
  • 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 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.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 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.

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Expert reviews

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gamingnexus.com
30/09/2009
Hands-on review · Gaming earbuds
Verdict
The JVC HA-FX300 earbuds fit comfortably and sound clear for gaming and music at a desk, but the short cord rules out moving around.
theheadphonelist.com
05/06/2013
Listening review · Metal earphones
Verdict
The JVC HA-FX300 BiMetals has a solid metal build and detailed sound, but its bright, tiring treble and weak bass suit only some listeners.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about JVC HA FX300b

  • Premium-feeling construction with aluminum housing and bi-metal structure
  • Detailed, spacious sound for an in-ear, with good instrument placement
  • Comfortable fit helped by multiple included ear tip options
  • Punchy bass and solid separation for the price segment
  • Useful passive isolation when a proper seal is achieved

What customers don't like about JVC HA FX300b

  • Cable is fairly short at a little over 90 cm, which can be restrictive
  • Sound can become too bright or metallic at higher volume
  • Treble may turn sharp or fatiguing, especially with silicone tips
  • Midrange can feel slightly hollow or recessed
  • Not the best match for aggressive genres like hard rock or metal

Verdict

The JVC HA-FX300B is a high-performance in-ear headphone featuring an 8.5mm neodymium driver and a unique 'Bi-METAL' structure, which combines a stainless steel base with a high-specific-gravity brass ring to minimize vibration and energy loss. These wired earphones offer a wide frequency response of 8Hz to 25,000Hz, a sensitivity of 100dB/1mW, and a nominal impedance of 16 ohms, making them easy to drive with portable devices. Main pros include a lightweight 5.6g design, an aluminum evaporation diaphragm for accurate high-frequency detail, and excellent isolation provided by the inclusion of three sizes of silicone tips plus memory foam eartips. However, notable cons include a relatively short 1.0m (3.28ft) cord that may limit movement and a sound signature that some users find slightly metallic, bright, or aggressive at higher volumes.

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