JLab JBuds Frames Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

JLab JBuds Frames Review

Affordable ; Fits most glasses

Mediocre audio performance ; Awkward fit

The JLabs JBuds Frames are affordable clip-on wireless speakers that turn your glasses into headphones, but they don't deliver particularly strong audio quality.

Jun, 2021

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Expert review by : Rael Hornby (laptopmag.com)

JLab Jbuds Frames review: A stepping stone to smart glasses

BYOF (Bring Your Own Frames)

Affordable ; Lightweight design ; Fits most frames ; Decent battery life ; Easy to control

Flat audio ; Could be louder

An affordable pair of wireless Bluetooth speakers that invite you to BYOF (Bring Your Own Frames) and convert them into pseudo smart glasses. It’s not the stellar audio experience music lovers will hope for, but it has its charms — including rapid...

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : James Archer (tomsguide.com)

JLab JBuds Frames review: A disappointing alternative to smart glasses

The JLab JBuds Frames can add speakers and a mic to any pair of glasses, but with poor sound it's a better concept than it is a real product.

Cheaper than smart glasses ; Decent battery life

Poor sound quality ; Not ideal for thick frames

Yes, these alternatives preclude jumping on the wearable tech bandwagon, but when the execution of the JBuds Frames falls so far short of its promise? I’d rather walk.

Apr, 2021