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JVC HA S190bt Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:17 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

JVC HA S190bt 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 S190bt
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

9.0

User score

â–²Better than 53% of headphones
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 56%
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 69% of models
Score components

52%

5.8

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

4.9

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 69%
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 92%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones JVC HA S190bt

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 69% of models
Score components:

52%

5.8

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

4.9

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

5.6
User score
User score
9.0/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
9.4/ 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–² Better than 88% of models
Popularity:
JVC HA S190bt has a popularity score of 9.4 points, which is higher than that of 88.1% of products in this category.
9.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
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
30.5 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 30.5 mm, smaller driver size than 77.3% 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
3
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 3, newer Bluetooth version than 55.5% of headphones and equal to 1.7% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% 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
17 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 17 hours, lower battery life than 76% of headphones and equal to 0.8% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
?
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Brand name
JVC
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
143 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 143 g, lighter than 71.5% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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JVC HA S190bt vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 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
  • AptX Adaptive support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • 34.4% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (143 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    143 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 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.
  • 12.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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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    JVC HA S190bt
    the average pair of headphones
    JVC HA S190bt has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.98 vs 8).
    8.98 vs 8
  • 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.
  • 12.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    JVC HA S190bt
    the average pair of headphones
    JVC HA S190bt has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.98 vs 8).
    8.98 vs 8
  • 61% more popular
    JVC HA S190bt is more popular than the average pair of headphones (9.45 vs 5.9).
    9.45 vs 5.87
  • 34.4% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (143 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    143 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.
  • 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
  • AptX Adaptive support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 9.5 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (30.5 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    30.5 mm vs 40 mm
  • 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.
  • 7 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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
  • 13 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (17 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    17 hours vs 30 hours
  • 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
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 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.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free 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.
  • 9.5 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (30.5 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    30.5 mm vs 40 mm
  • 7 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 13 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (17 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    17 hours vs 30 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

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 S190bt

  • Exceptional battery life, often lasting up to 17 hours on a single charge
  • Extremely lightweight design, making them portable and easy to carry
  • Simple and quick Bluetooth pairing with various devices
  • Integrated microphone and remote for convenient hands-free calling
  • Affordable price point, often cited as a good value for wireless headphones
  • Secure, tight fit suitable for active use like running or gym workouts

What customers don't like about JVC HA S190bt

  • High clamping pressure can make them uncomfortable for long listening sessions
  • Weak bass response, even when the 'Bass Boost' feature is enabled
  • Recessed treble and inconsistent sound profile that may lack clarity
  • Lack of a 3.5mm jack prevents use as wired headphones if the battery dies
  • Difficulty identifying if the device is powered on or off due to poor indicators
  • Does not include a carrying case or pouch for protection during travel

Verdict

The JVC HA-S190BT is an ultra-light wireless on-ear headphone with 30.5mm drivers, Bluetooth 3.0, and a Bass Boost mode for a more energetic low end. It offers up to 17 hours of battery life, a built-in microphone with on-ear controls, and a flat-folding design that makes it easy to carry. Its main strengths are the low weight, simple pairing, and comfortable fit for casual everyday listening. The main drawbacks are the lack of active noise cancellation, no 3.5mm jack for wired use, and a fit that some users find too tight or tiring during long sessions.

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