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JVC HA S23W Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:17 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

JVC HA S23W Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

â–²Better than 64% of headphones
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

5.1

Features

10%

8.2

Design

8%

5.5

Connectivity

6%

5.5

Battery

4%

6.8

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 54% of headphones
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on 3,420 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.
â–²Better than 88% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones JVC HA S23W

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

5.1

Features

10%

8.2

Design

8%

5.5

Connectivity

6%

5.5

Battery

4%

6.8

Calls & Controls

6.0
User score
User score
8.8/ 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–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on 3,420 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.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Popularity:
JVC HA S23W has a popularity score of 8.6 points, which is higher than that of 81.9% of products in this category.
8.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
30 mm
Driver size
30 mm
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 30 mm, smaller driver size than 77.4% of headphones and equal to 4.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
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
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
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
Noise-canceling microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
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
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–² Better than 27% of models
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
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
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
Connectivity
wireless
â–² Better than 51% of models
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
Bluetooth version
5
â–² Better than 71% of models
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
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
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
?
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
?
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
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
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
17 hours
Battery life
17 hours
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
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
2.3 hours
Charging time
2.3 hours
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2.3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 52.8% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
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
96 g
Weight
96 g
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 96 g, lighter than 78.5% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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JVC HA S23W vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 56% lower weight
    Weight
    96 g
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (96 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    96 g vs 218 g
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    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
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 5 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    107 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • NFC pairing
    NFC pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • Water resistance
    Water resistance
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    JVC HA S23W is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 9.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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 S23W
    the average pair of headphones
    JVC HA S23W has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.79 vs 8.000).
    8.79 vs 8
  • 47% more popular
    JVC HA S23W is more popular than the average pair of headphones (8.63 vs 5.9).
    8.63 vs 5.87
  • 56% lower weight
    Weight
    96 g
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (96 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    96 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    Water resistance
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 5 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    107 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    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
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    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
  • NFC pairing
    NFC pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    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
    Mute function
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 10 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    30 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (30 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    30 mm vs 40 mm
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    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.
  • 13 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    17 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    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
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    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
  • 0.3 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    2.3 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.3 hours vs 2 hours
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    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 tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 8 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    95 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <94 dB SPL – >115 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    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
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    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 tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 10 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    30 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (30 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    30 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    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
  • 8 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    95 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <94 dB SPL – >115 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 13 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    17 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    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
  • 0.3 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    2.3 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.3 hours vs 2 hours

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Summary of the review
JVC Flats Wireless - HAS23WB Headphone Review

Third-party reviews

Based on 3,420 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about JVC HA S23W

  • Excellent value for money given the low price point
  • Surprising sound quality with particularly good bass for its class
  • Extremely lightweight at only 96g, making them comfortable for long use
  • Compact, flat-foldable design that is convenient for travel and storage
  • Solid battery life that closely matches the advertised 17 hours
  • Simple Bluetooth pairing and reliable connectivity range

What we don't like about JVC HA S23W

  • Material quality feels somewhat cheap and plasticy
  • Potential durability issues; they may snap if bent or handled roughly
  • Lacks active noise cancellation (ANC), providing only minimal passive isolation
  • Microphone quality reported as muffled or 'underwater' by some users
  • The headband may not adjust enough for very large heads or may feel unstable on small heads
  • Features Micro-USB charging instead of the more modern USB-C

Verdict

The JVC HA-S23W is a lightweight, on-ear wireless headphone weighing just 96g, featuring 30mm neodymium drivers and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity for a reliable range of up to 10 metres. Its core characteristics include a flat-foldable swivel design for portability, soft ear pads with an adjustable headband for comfort, and a built-in 3-button remote with a microphone compatible with voice assistants. Key pros include a respectable 17-hour battery life, quick 3-hour USB-C charging, and a frequency response of 20Hz–20,000Hz that provides surprisingly deep bass for its price point. However, main cons involve the lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), no 3.5mm wired jack option, and a build quality that can feel somewhat plastic or fragile under heavy use.

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