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JLab Rewind 2
Value for Money — measured in the SoundGuys lab.
Key specs
below average for on-ear headphones — based on 42 of 63 we've cataloged.
above average for on-ear headphones — based on 34 of 63 we've cataloged.
below average for on-ear headphones — based on 52 of 63 we've cataloged.
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 12 h
- Full Charge Minutes
- 180 min
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Capacity
- 220 mAh
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Design
- Weight
- 56.8 g
- Color Options
- Black, orange
- Foldable
- No
- Headband Type
- Adjustable over-head
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Plastic
- Material Ear Cups
- Foam
- Material Headband
- Metal
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth wireless
- Headphone Jack
- No
- Bluetooth Codec
- SBC, AAC
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.4
- USB Charging
- Yes
- Multipoint Devices
- 2 devices
Microphone
- Microphone
- Yes
- Noise Reduction Type
- Passive noise isolation
- Type
- Single microphone
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Open-back
- Ambient Mode
- Standard
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Size
- 36 mm
- Driver Type
- Dynamic driver
- Frequency Response
- 20-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- Max Spl
- 100 dB SPL
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Control Type
- Physical buttons
- Eq Customization
- Presets only
Identity
- Model Number
- HBREWINDPBLK24WEB
Release
- Date
- 2018-04
- Msrp Usd
- 20 USD
- Year
- 2018
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›The JLab Rewind Wireless are a whimsical, throwback product designed for nostalgic appeal rather than audio performance. They successfully evoke 1980s aesthetics with lightweight construction and modern Bluetooth connectivity, offering decent value at $20. However, they are fundamentally compromised by poor sound quality with overemphasized bass and muddy mids, comfort issues from lack of headband adjustment, and design flaws like difficult charging port access. The single-button control, weak microphone, and excessive sound leakage further limit functionality. Best suited for casual, non-critical listening where throwback design matters more than audio fidelity.
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