JLab JBuds Protect
JLab JBuds Protect
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JLab JBuds Protect
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JLab JBuds Protect Expert Review

Medium to high level of hearing protection
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Tab 1
SoundGrade
D
NRR
11
 dB
Sound Quality
0.1
Loudness Reduction
2.8
The JLab JBuds Protect with Low is ranked #43 of all 43 earplugs tested by HearAdvisor, placing it in the bottom 50% of products tested. Our lab tests suggest that the JLab JBuds Protect with Low offers poor Sound Quality and fair Loudness Reduction. The JLab JBuds Protect with Low is sold with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 11 dB. At a common concert level of 100 dBA, you would have approximately 2.6 hours before reaching your daily sound exposure limit (100% sound dose). Exceeding this timeframe increases your risk of permanent sound-induced hearing disorders.
Expert
Choice
Sound Quality
best
0.1
Top score
5.0
Loudness Reduction
best
2.8
Top score
5.0
Low
SoundGrade
B
NRR
22
 dB
Sound Quality
1.3
Loudness Reduction
4.7
The JLab JBuds Protect with Max is ranked #22 of all 43 earplugs tested by HearAdvisor, placing it in the bottom 50% of products tested. Our lab tests suggest that the JLab JBuds Protect with Max offers poor Sound Quality and excellent Loudness Reduction. The JLab JBuds Protect with Max is sold with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 22 dB. At a common concert level of 100 dBA, you would have approximately 5.7 hours before reaching your daily sound exposure limit (100% sound dose). Exceeding this timeframe increases your risk of permanent sound-induced hearing disorders.
Expert
Choice
Sound Quality
best
1.3
Top score
5.0
Loudness Reduction
best
4.7
Top score
5.0
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Lab recordings
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Open ear audio recordings

These sound files replicate the experience of you listening to music without earplugs. For the most authentic experience, please use high-quality headphones and adjust the volume to a realistic, but safe, concert level. Enjoy the immersive sound as if you were there live.

Open Ear - Classical
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/open--classical.m4a
Open Ear - Jazz
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/open--jazz.m4a
Open Ear - Metal
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/open--metal.m4a
Open Ear - Pop
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/open--pop.m4a
Open Ear - Rock
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/open--rock.m4a
Tab 1
Normal recordings

These sound files simulate the experience of you wearing the earplugs while listening to music. They have been filtered to match the performance we measured in our lab. Compare the resulting sound quality and the degree of sound reduction they offer.

Level-matched audio

Loudness of earplug audio is artificially raised to match that of open ear (to enable evaluation of sound quality only)

Low
Normal recordings

These sound files simulate the experience of you wearing the earplugs while listening to music. They have been filtered to match the performance we measured in our lab. Compare the resulting sound quality and the degree of sound reduction they offer.

Level-matched audio

Loudness of earplug audio is artificially raised to match that of open ear (to enable evaluation of sound quality only)

Max
JLab JBuds Protect - Max - Classical
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JLab JBuds Protect - Low - Classical
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JLab JBuds Protect - Max - Jazz
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--max--normal--jazz.m4a
JLab JBuds Protect - Low - Jazz
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--low--normal--jazz.m4a
JLab JBuds Protect - Max - Metal
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--max--normal--metal.m4a
JLab JBuds Protect - Low - Metal
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--low--normal--metal.m4a
JLab JBuds Protect - Max - Pop
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--max--normal--pop.m4a
JLab JBuds Protect - Low - Pop
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--low--normal--pop.m4a
JLab JBuds Protect - Max - Rock
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--max--normal--rock.m4a
JLab JBuds Protect - Low - Rock
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--low--normal--rock.m4a
JLab JBuds Protect - Max - Classical
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--max--level-matched--classical.m4a
JLab JBuds Protect - Low - Classical
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--low--level-matched--classical.m4a
JLab JBuds Protect - Max - Jazz
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--max--level-matched--jazz.m4a
JLab JBuds Protect - Low - Jazz
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--low--level-matched--jazz.m4a
JLab JBuds Protect - Max - Metal
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--max--level-matched--metal.m4a
JLab JBuds Protect - Low - Metal
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--low--level-matched--metal.m4a
JLab JBuds Protect - Max - Pop
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--max--level-matched--pop.m4a
JLab JBuds Protect - Low - Pop
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--low--level-matched--pop.m4a
JLab JBuds Protect - Max - Rock
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--max--level-matched--rock.m4a
JLab JBuds Protect - Low - Rock
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/jlab-jbuds-protect--low--level-matched--rock.m4a
Lab testing footage
Specs
Variable Attenuation
Variable Attenuation
Multiple Eartips
Multiple Eartips
Carrying Case
Carrying Case