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JBL J33A

JBL J33A
alaScore 66

27 reviews

Feb, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 reviews of JBL J33A. The average rating for this product is 1.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the comfort. The sound is also appreciated, but some have doubts about the reliability and usability.

price, sound, comfort

portability, usability, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the JBL J33A is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 66/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

like many others, left ear failed

 

I thought it being JBL and a good price this was going to be a bargain. Sound quality was okay for cheap headphones.

I baby my electronics and even after only light usage the left ear just stopped working. I'd have a hard time recommending these to anyone.

Apr, 2016

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Broke in a few months

 

-Worked well and were comfortable

-Within 6 months the left ear stopped working

Apr, 2016

Consumer review (newegg.com)

worst headphones

 

they are the worst headphones, they worked for 2 weeks and broke. was able to RMA them after 5 weeks finally got a new pair but still horrible not worth the price.

none

comes off easily within 10 seconds break within 2 weeks

Mar, 2016

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great headphones but extremely uncomfortable

 

This is a great headphone which sounds really good. The main and really the only problem with this one is they are extremely uncomfortable to wear or keep for a long time.

Very very uncomfortable

Jan, 2016

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Don't even bother

 

Bought these on sale for $20 Does not tangle as advertised

Left ear piece stopped working. I purchased these in September and it's 3 months later!

Jan, 2016

Consumer review (newegg.com)

JBL J33ABLK

 

I use it for studying so I don't find it THAT discomfort, but if you are going to buy it for anything that involves moving, I strongly recommend to get something else.

Good quality sound, and it was cheap during promotion less than 20 dollars.

I'm not sure about its integrity(Many other reviews said it broke after 1-2 uses) since I've been using it for several months now. Its weight is definitely con though. The line is too heavy and keeps dragging the ear buds down, and you can't have the...

Nov, 2015

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great for music, bad for working out

 

I used them at home for listening to music and the sound quality is very impressive. The headphones come with extra earbud sizes, a foam earbud, and a clip for shirts. Definitely a great quality headset.

They come out of my ears when I am sweaty or working out.

Oct, 2015

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Don't buy it.

 

Good sound while it lasted, tangle-free cord.

I've tried all the different plugs, they won't stay in my ears. Then one side of the headphones went dead. Also no volume controls on the cord. I guess I've learned to not buy something just because it was on sale.

Sep, 2015

Consumer review (newegg.com)

4 months

 

I did like the carry case, and the flat cords. But they're just plain too big and heavy.. and, uh, failed.

Good sound

won't stay on my ears. The foam plus worked well but tore after a few days. Have to constantly push back into my ear. Then after a mere 4 months, the left ear bud failed. So, total disappointment after months of annoyance. JBL won't warranty them...

Aug, 2015

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Garbage.

 

I bought 4 sets of these for my family due to the "amazing" price. but you get what pay for. All four sets have the no sound in left ear issue. Both my sons' said that theirs died after a couple weeks. My wife said she used hers twice. I have used mine...

At the time, price, mic, sound

Bulky, no sound in left ear

Aug, 2015

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