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JLab App Review: Comprehensive Control for Audio Devices

by JLab Audio

2.5
IOSMusic
The JLab app provides device customization and enhanced functionality for compatible JLab audio products. It enables personalized sound profiles, firmware updates, and feature management for budget-conscious consumers seeking greater control over their audio experience.

Detailed Review

The JLab mobile application serves as a dedicated control center for JLab Audio's extensive lineup of headphones and earbuds, offering users enhanced customization capabilities beyond basic device controls. This companion application positions itself as a value-added feature for budget-conscious audio consumers seeking greater control over their listening experience. The application's core functionality centers around device-specific customization options that vary across JLab's product ecosystem. Key features include adjustable equalizer settings with both preset and custom sound profiles, active noise cancellation control for compatible models, firmware update management, and battery status monitoring. The app also provides access to product-specific features such as ambient sound modes, button customization, and fit testing functionalities for certain earbud models. Device compatibility spans over 30 JLab products ranging from entry-level earbuds to premium ANC headphones. User interface design follows a straightforward, utilitarian approach with clear section divisions for different customization areas. Navigation remains consistent across device types, though specific available features depend on the connected product's capabilities. Real-world usage patterns show most users engaging with EQ customization and firmware updates initially, with periodic checks for battery status and occasional feature adjustments. The connection process requires Bluetooth pairing followed by app recognition, which some users report can be inconsistent across different JLab products. User feedback reveals polarized experiences, with recent reviews indicating improvement from previous versions. Positive reviews from users like Jonahxgdicnslxth (July 10, 2025) note successful noise cancellation implementation, while notdulce (July 5, 2025) reports finally achieving functionality after multiple product generations. However, the app's 2.5-star rating suggests persistent connectivity issues, as evidenced by Jenzsj13's (July 2, 2025) five-star review that simultaneously reports complete failure to connect Studio Pro headphones despite loving the brand. The application demonstrates clear strengths in feature customization and firmware management when functioning properly, providing notable value enhancement for JLab's affordable audio products. Significant limitations persist in connectivity reliability and inconsistent performance across device models. The app serves best as an occasional management tool rather than daily companion, ideally suited for JLab product owners seeking to maximize their device capabilities through periodic adjustments and updates.

Key Features

  • Customizable equalizer with multiple presets and manual adjustment options for personalized sound profiles
  • Active noise cancellation control with adjustable levels for compatible JLab ANC-enabled devices
  • Firmware update management ensuring devices maintain latest features and performance improvements
  • Battery status monitoring displaying individual earbud and case power levels for usage planning
  • Button customization allowing reassignment of controls based on user preference and usage patterns
  • Device-specific feature access including ambient sound modes and fit testing for optimal performance

Why Users Love It

Extensive customization options
Broad device compatibility

Perfect for: JLab audio product owners seeking enhanced device control

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#43

+6 from last week

Best Rank

#39

All-time high

Average Rank

#46

30-day average

User Reviews

¿why?!
Jun 28, 2025

You have to go to your settings and turn on Bluetooth for the JLAB app How to Connect to App You have to go to your settings and turn on Bluetooth for the JLAB app

Jenzsj13
Jul 2, 2025

I have Jlab Jbuds mini which I LOVE. And I just got new Jlab studio pro headphones, they won’t connect to the app. I have no problem, connecting my earbuds and even disconnected and reconnected them no matter what I try! 5 stars because I love Jlab and I want people to see this because there are like no reviews that have my problem HOW!? I have Jlab Jbuds mini which I LOVE. And I just got new Jlab studio pro headphones, they won’t connect to the app. I have no problem, connecting my earbuds and even disconnected and reconnected them no matter what I try! 5 stars because I love Jlab and I want people to see this because there are like no reviews that have my problem

notdulce
Jul 5, 2025

Finally works! Third pair of j labs in over 7ish years. And I tried the app again. I finally am able to use it! Awesome Finally works! Third pair of j labs in over 7ish years. And I tried the app again. I finally am able to use it!

Jonahxgdicnslxth
Jul 11, 2025

I came back from Best Buy grabbing these headphones. I’m like oh don’t be like kind of headphones and then when I bought them I brought them home. They were so good noise counseling. I did not know that. This app works great I came back from Best Buy grabbing these headphones. I’m like oh don’t be like kind of headphones and then when I bought them I brought them home. They were so good noise counseling. I did not know that.

JONMICHAEL MARTIN
Jul 16, 2025

I just purchased the the JLab JLux ANC headphones a few days ago and love the headphones. I saw that this app was available and was exited to use it. Then I saw the negative reviews and was gun shy but decided to give it a try anyway. I’m glad I did because I love this app. It has SO MANY features. The EQ option alone is worth it. But then you have “burn in” (I’d never even heard of that), “safe hearing”, “spatial audio”, and even “ambient sounds”. I don’t know why it only has 2.4 ⭐️ Maybe those individuals with lower ratings downloaded the app early on, and had to deal with some bug issues. But I haven’t had any. This app deserves a 5⭐️ in my book. Great app! Highly recommend! I just purchased the the JLab JLux ANC headphones a few days ago and love the headphones. I saw that this app was available and was exited to use it. Then I saw the negative reviews and was gun shy but decided to give it a try anyway. I’m glad I did because I love this app. It has SO MANY features. The EQ option alone is worth it. But then you have “burn in” (I’d never even heard of that), “safe hearing”, “spatial audio”, and even “ambient sounds”. I don’t know why it only has 2.4 ⭐️ Maybe those individuals with lower ratings downloaded the app early on, and had to deal with some bug issues. But I haven’t had any. This app deserves a 5⭐️ in my book.

App Details

Developer

JLab Audio

Platform

ios

Rating

2.5

Last Updated

10/9/2025