The JBL CLUB ONE are decent over-ear wireless headphones designed with DJs in mind. These comfortable, well-built headphones have a fairly balanced sound profile with just enough thump and punch to please most listeners. They also have a unique Silent Now feature that turns the Bluetooth in your headphones off while keeping their active noise cancelling (ANC) on so that you can focus on what you're doing with as few audible distractions as possible. On the downside, their active noise cancelling feature is just passable at best, which is a shame, and their integrated microphone struggles to capture voices in moderately noisy environments.
Our Verdict
The JBL CLUB ONE are alright for mixed use. They're comfortable for most uses, and their battery life lasts over a day, so you can commute or work at the office without having to worry about pausing to recharge them too often. They also have a fairly balanced and neutral sound with just a hint of extra bass that should especially please fans of bass-heavy music. If you prefer something different, they have a companion app that allows you to really tweak their sound with a parametric EQ or presets. On the downside, their active noise cancelling feature does a passable job at isolating background noise, so you'll still hear some of what's going on around you.
- Comfortable, stable fit.
- Companion app with parametric EQ plus presets.
- Almost 25-hour continuous battery life.
- Only passable active noise cancelling feature.
The JBL CLUB ONE are decent for neutral sound. They have a fairly balanced, neutral sound with a touch of extra bass suitable for DJing. They also have a slightly over-emphasized treble that can make vocals and lead instruments sound sharp and crisp. If you don't like this sound, you can also tweak it using their companion app's parametric EQ plus presets. On the downside, their somewhat large soundstage sounds unnatural, closed-off, and as if it's coming from inside your head, rather than out in front.
- Companion app with parametric EQ plus presets.
- Coiled audio cable with 6.3mm adapter.
- Disappointing passive soundstage.
The JBL CLUB ONE are decent for commuting and traveling. While their active noise cancelling is passable at best, it can still help slightly cut down a bit of low rumble noise like bus or plane engines. Their bulky design can also be troublesome, but they do come with an excellent hard case so that you can slip them into your bag or luggage when not in use. Still, they're comfortable and their 25-hour battery life should be enough to get you from point A to B.
- Comfortable, stable fit.
- Almost 25-hour continuous battery life.
- Silent Now feature leaves ANC on but turns off Bluetooth and audio.
- Only passable active noise cancelling feature.
The JBL CLUB ONE are decent for sports and fitness. Although they're a bit bulky, they're comfortable and stable enough to wear while running. Thanks to their wireless design, they shouldn't get snagged on anything. However, they're not meant for more intense exercise and may fall off. They also don't seem to have an IP rating for water or dust resistance, which is disappointing.
- Comfortable, stable fit.
- No IP rating.
The JBL CLUB ONE are alright for office use. These headphones have a passable active noise cancelling feature, which can help reduce some office chatter. Although they're comfortable, they also tend to leak a small bit of audio, and some people around you may hear your music. On the upside, they have almost 25 hours of continuous battery life, which should help you get through your work day.
- Comfortable, stable fit.
- Almost 25-hour continuous battery life.
- Silent Now feature leaves ANC on but turns off Bluetooth and audio.
- Only passable active noise cancelling feature.
The JBL CLUB ONE aren't recommended for wireless gaming. They're Bluetooth-only, so they aren't compatible with Xbox One or PS4. While you can connect them to a Bluetooth-enabled PC, the latency will likely be too high for gaming.
The JBL CLUB ONE are good for wired gaming. These comfortable headphones come with both a mic integrated into the ear cups as well as an in-line mic on their TRRS cable. With their TRRS cable, you have full compatibility with PC, PS4, and Xbox One. They have a fairly neutral and balanced sound profile too but if you want to tweak it to better suit your gameplay, their companion app offers a parametric EQ plus presets.
- Comfortable, stable fit.
- Companion app with parametric EQ plus presets.
The JBL CLUB ONE are fair for phone calls. They come with an integrated mic in the ear cups as well as an in-line mic on their TRRS cable. When using their integrated mic, voices recorded sound natural but slightly muffled. It also struggles to separate voices from background noise. At least there's an active noise cancelling feature: it's only passable, but it can help to slightly reduce background noise so that you can focus more on your call.
- Comfortable, stable fit.
- Mediocre in-line microphone.
- Only passable active noise cancelling feature.
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The JBL CLUB ONE are wireless over-ear headphones designed for DJing as well as casual use. Unlike other headphones from JBL's CLUB lineup such as the JBL CLUB 950NC, they come with a coiled audio cable, and they have a feature called Silent Now that acts as an ANC-only feature. Unfortunately, compared to other ANC headphones such as the similarly priced Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless, the performance given by these headphones is forgettable at best. If you're still looking around for more headphones, check out our recommendations for the best DJ headphones, the best headphones with active noise cancelling, or the best headphones for music.
The JBL CLUB 950NC Wireless and the JBL CLUB ONE Wireless are very similar headphones in terms of performance and looks. However, the 950NC have a bit more balanced sound profile, a slightly better noise cancelling (ANC) feature, and their battery charges quicker. However, the CLUB ONE have a slightly better performing integrated mic, they come with a coiled audio cable for DJing, and they have a Silent Now feature that allows you to only use their ANC without listening to music, to help limit audio distractions.
The Jabra Elite 85h Wireless and the JBL CLUB ONE Wireless are very similarly performing headphones. The Jabra are slightly more comfortable, they have easier-to-use controls, and their sound profile is more neutral as well as better-balanced. They also have a better overall performing microphone, their continuous battery life lasts much longer, and their active noise cancelling does a slightly better job overall. On the other hand, when used wired, the JBL have full compatibility with PC, PS4, and Xbox One. They also come with a coiled cable for DJing, their companion app has a parametric EQ, and they feel better built than the Jabra.
The Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless are much better active noise cancelling headphones than the JBL CLUB ONE Wireless. The Sony are slightly more comfortable, and their ANC can block out more noise in each of the ranges. They also have a virtual soundstage feature and a longer-lasting continuous battery life. However, the JBL have a unique Silent Now feature that allows you to use the ANC without audio or Bluetooth connectivity. They can also simultaneously pair with up to two devices at a time, and when wired, they have full compatibility with PS4 and Xbox One.
The JBL CLUB ONE Wireless and the JBL Tour One Wireless are somewhat similar headphones, although the CLUB ONE have a slight advantage. The CLUB ONE are better built, and their ANC can block out more ambient noise. However, both headphones are comfortable, and their sound profile is customizable, thanks to their companion app.
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