[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is an alright set of on-ear headphones for the price, but there are some notable flaws.
I'll start with the positives:
Very long battery life. I charged these once and never had to charge them again for almost two weeks of regular usage. The product boasts needing only 5 minutes of charging to get 5 hours of battery life. So, if you do find yourself in a dead battery situation, it seems like a very small amount of time on the charger would remedy your issue. Also, the sound is decent, which you come to expect from JBL. I'm always happy that they make sure to make their products as “full” and bass-y as possible at every price point. Taking phone calls on these was also fine, as both parties could hear each other clearly. Finally, they are highly portable and lightweight. So, maybe a perfect beater travel pair of headphones.
Now onto the negatives:
I have a head on the larger size, and these headphones are just plain uncomfortable after any prolonged use. They are too tight and the small ear cups press your ear into your head in a way that is actually somewhat painful. Also, while lightweight, they seem just kind of “cheap” when it comes to the materials. I wouldn't be surprised if these start to show serious wear and tear much faster than other JBL headphones. I understand that this kind of thing comes with the price point, but that price point becomes less attractive if you're going to need to replace them regularly. Finally, there isn't any noise cancelling, and I found what I was listening to getting drowned out while using these in more active areas.
Overall, if you are in need of a basic pair of over-ear headphones and aren't expecting them to be your go-to for years to come, this is your pair. Bonus points if you have a smaller head, as the lack of comfort when using longer than an hour or so is a really notable negative. I can see this being a perfect purchase for the person who maybe needs a commuter pair to and from school or work and doesn't want to have to worry about them being stolen, breaking, etc.