JVC HAET90

Neat carry case ; Fairly secure fit ; Basic on-bud playback control

Sound lacks punch and power ; Short battery life ; Limited max volume ; Narrow soundstage and dynamics

The JVC HA-ET90BT offer a solid fit and a neat carry case – but we’d prefer a more rich, powerful sound.

Water-resistant, sports-focused design. Secure in-ear fit. Neoprene pouch with clip means you can bring all accessories along while you work out.

Mediocre audio performance with distortion on deep bass tracks. Poor battery life. Issues with companion app in testing.

For the price, JVC's HA-ET90BT earphones pose no advantages over most other models on the market. Simply put, if you have $150 to $200 to spend, you can do better. In the true wireless realm, our favorites include the Bose SoundSport Free, JLab Epic...