Griffin TuneBuds

138 reviews

Feb, 2025

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sound (64)
price (58)
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design (21)
bass quality (11)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 138 reviews of Griffin TuneBuds. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Views about the reliability and design are on the whole positive. The comfort and price also get good comments, but many are critical about the durability. There are some mixed opinions about the bass quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Griffin TuneBuds is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Griffin TuneBuds

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of Griffin TuneBuds from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and usability. The design and comfort are also mentioned favorably, but there are some less positive views about the bass quality and sound.

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64% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Griffin TuneBuds

alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 user reviews of Griffin TuneBuds from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the reliability and comfort. The design and price are also mentioned favorably, but many are negative about the bass quality.

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52% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : CNET staff (cnet.com)

Griffin TuneBuds

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Griffin Tunebuds

do, however, is fit better and sound better than the abysmal earbuds that come bundled with every iPod. Griffin's TuneBuds don't offer much low end and sound a bit tinny, but they create a tight seal in the ear. This allows for some passive noise...

Inexpensive. Offers some passive noise isolation

Mediocre sound quality. Flimsy design. Intense cable thump makes it a poor choice for gym use

For those who want to upgrade their iPod earbuds without spending much, Griffin's TuneBuds are a decent option, but even $30 seems a little high for what these earphones offer.

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Griffin TuneBuds

Better than iPod's earbuds, but that's not saying much.

Inexpensive. Offers some passive noise isolation.

Mediocre sound quality. Flimsy design. Intense cable thump makes it a poor choice for gym use.

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Apr, 2008

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com)

Griffin TuneBud review:

It appears that the whole colorful earbud thing is gaining a little momentum, and we're not unhappy to see it. There's nothing wrong with a little style in your ear. Griffin is jumping into the game with the TuneBuds Color, some very inexpensive...

The Griffin TuneBuds Color offer a cute, colorful style to match the iPod, and bass response is impressive. The earphones are inexpensive and block out some ambient noise.

The earbud housing of the Griffin TuneBuds Color is plastic and feels cheap, and the cable doesn't seem that durable. Music is lacking a bit in warmth, and the high end sounds too sharp in some songs.

The Griffin TuneBuds Color are well-suited for iPod-owners on a budget who want ultraportable earphones to match their player. Bass addicts only need apply.

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.com)

Griffin TuneBuds (White)

Dec, 2005

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Expert review by : iLounge (ilounge.com)

Griffin Technology TuneBuds Earbuds and Lanyard…

The TuneBuds connect neatly to the iPod shuffle via its bottom USB plug, avoiding an aesthetic mistake made by Pacific Rim: the shuffle actually outputs volume-controlled audio through extra pins within the USB connector, and Griffin taps into this...

A nice-looking combination of iPod lanyard USB cap and earbud-style headphones, neatly integrated into a single fabric loop without the need for dangling wires. Very reasonable price point, good build quality

Coloration is a little off the ideal; earbuds and cap are both a bit too gray for iPod white purists. Earbuds don’t come with foams, and comfort level is comparable to Apple’s pack-ins, not better

May, 2008

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Expert review by : David Merrylees (mrgadget.com.au)