Niceboy HIVE JoyFrom real comments

Name: Niceboy HIVE Joy
Rating: 2.8 (18 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 18 mentions across 9 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment29%

PROS 29%

CONS 71%

Rank based on 18 mentions across 9 aspects

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Buy this if...

You want a very cheap Bluetooth neckband headphone, often found under 1000 CZK
You're a casual or younger user who doesn't need audiophile-level sound
You like a foldable design that can also be worn comfortably around the neck

What users love

Affordable price0 mentions

Widely praised

Foldable, wearable neckband design0 mentions

Generally positive

Long battery life0 mentions

Widely praised

Bonus Bluetooth speaker bundle0 mentions

Generally positive

Skip this if...

You have a larger head or sensitive ears prone to pressure discomfort
You need long-term durability, since several users report one earpiece failing within months
You're bothered by cable connection issues or persistent battery-status beeping

What users complain about

Earpiece durability failuresNotable0 mentions

Strongly criticized

Cable and wire connection problems0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Uncomfortable ear pressure0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Annoying battery status beeping0 mentions

Generally negative

Flat or overly heavy bass sound0 mentions

Generally negative

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31Budget

Niceboy HIVE Joy

Affordable priceBonus Bluetooth speaker bundleFoldable, wearable neckband designEarpiece durability failuresCable and wire connection problemsAnnoying battery status beeping

Niceboy HIVE Joy

Affordable price

Bonus Bluetooth speaker bundle

Foldable, wearable neckband design

Earpiece durability failures

Cable and wire connection problems

Annoying battery status beeping

Comfort
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Sound quality
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3. Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700arrow_upward2
Build quality
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Noise cancellation
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Durability
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2. Apple AirPods Pro 2arrow_downward4
3. Niceboy HIVE Joyarrow_downward4
Wide soundstage
1. Philips SHP9500arrow_upward9
2. Denon AH-D9200arrow_upward4

Overall Impression

Comfort is a mixed bag depending on ear and head shape. While one owner describes the neckband as comfortable and foldable, others found the earpieces press painfully after only about half an hour of wear, with one blaming their larger head size. Another commenter noted the right earpiece presses harder than the left and asked how to fix it, suggesting the fit issue is not isolated to a single unit.

Durability is the most repeated complaint across owners. Multiple users report one earpiece cutting out or dying entirely after weeks or a few months of use, with one blaming exposed wiring near the joint. Cable and connector problems also surfaced, including a cable that must be repeatedly readjusted to keep the right earpiece working. One buyer said repeated failures across two Niceboy models put them off the brand entirely.

Sound quality and value split listeners. One reviewer felt the sound was flat despite Niceboy's bass marketing and preferred a Panasonic alternative, while another found the bass surprisingly heavy at first before getting used to it. Price drew mixed reactions too: some got a good deal around 790-999 CZK with a bonus speaker, while another felt the price didn't match the modest performance. A recurring battery-percentage beeping also annoyed multiple users.

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attach_moneyAffordable price

2 mentions

Widely praised

Buyers picked these up cheaply, around 790 CZK with a bonus Bluetooth speaker in one case, or 999 CZK versus a normal 1500 CZK price in another. This budget positioning is a recurring reason people bought them.

@vladanhuc

I have Hive XL. They have quite strong bass, but I've gotten used to it. So they're pretty good. In February they had them at EURONICS for 999 CZK and then at home I checked online that they normally cost 1,500 CZK. So I had somewhat higher expectations, but it's not that great. The bass was too much for me at first.

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May 25, 2020

@josefnozkaCZTnv555

...I'm watching this video right now with them😯😂. Well, I must say that I'm satisfied with them despite the mentioned 'shortcomings' here (mainly that beeping). They were even 790,- and came with a great BT speaker as a gift. Only the pressure is really uncomfortable after 1/2h, but that might be my big head..😱. But it helps if you roll the upper part of the ear inward😂. Can anyone advise how to reduce that pressure, maybe by heating that arch? I have them under warranty, so I'd rather not experiment.... Otherwise great review👉👍✊ 🙋

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May 19, 2020

check_circleFoldable, wearable neckband design

1 mentions

Generally positive

One owner described the headphones as comfortable and foldable, noting they are also comfortable to wear around the neck to avoid losing them.

@lucaso90

Yes, I got the headphones... In the end my girlfriend got them. They are comfortable, foldable... The sound is somehow flat, they brag about the bass...so no glory. Compared to QTC headphones, these play differently and you can get those for 400 from Ali. In the end replaced with Panasonic. They cost the same, don't make an impression of durability. They play cleanly and the bass is on another level. They are also comfortable. Battery lasts up to 20h. Around the neck they are more comfortable, to avoid losing the headphones. Yes, Hive 2 Joy are for undemanding users, more for young people by their appearance. For decent, simple colors, you'll find others that play better.

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May 27, 2020

battery_fullLong battery life

1 mentions

Widely praised

One reviewer noted the battery lasts up to 20 hours, which was seen as a positive for a budget headphone.

@lucaso90

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May 27, 2020

card_giftcardBonus Bluetooth speaker bundle

1 mentions

Generally positive

One buyer mentioned that at 790 CZK the headphones came bundled with a free Bluetooth speaker, adding extra value to the purchase.

@josefnozkaCZTnv555

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May 19, 2020

buildEarpiece durability failuresNotable

4 mentions

Strongly criticized

Several owners reported one earpiece stopping work after a month to a few months of use, sometimes recurring across multiple units of different Niceboy models. One user suspected the wiring near the joint as the cause.

@koffy7319

I have only one problem with the headphones - they worked well for half a year but now when I want to turn them on they instantly turn off and when I hold the button they light up as if pink and then I have to restart them but they still instantly turn off and I don't know what to do about it.

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June 4, 2023

@ondrar0617

I have/had these headphones but after about a month one headphone stopped playing, I think the problem is with those wires how they stick out.

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April 30, 2021

@footballfella2093

Don't buy these headphones the sound is nice to me but after a while one headphone stopped working and gradually the other one too simply China. Better get some quality Sony which will be more reliable.

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May 20, 2020

@scratchit3976

I probably won't buy any more headphones from the Niceboy brand. I had Hive XL and twice the right headphone broke after 3 months so I thought okay maybe it's a bad product or I got bad units. Later I stopped using the headphones and went to the Niceboy Hive and it worked quite well but after 4 months the right headphone broke again. Well, I don't know if I really have bad luck but this has put me off their brand quite a bit.

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May 19, 2020

cableCable and wire connection problems

3 mentions

Frequently criticized

Users described a cable that is hard to connect and keeps shifting, ruining the sound and disabling the right earpiece until repositioned. Another commenter said the audio cable tears quickly, and a separate report blamed exposed wires for a dead earpiece.

@ondrar0617

I have/had these headphones but after about a month one headphone stopped playing, I think the problem is with those wires how they stick out.

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April 30, 2021

@nicoleselto5386

I have a problem with the cable, because it's hard for me to connect it and the cable keeps moving and it has ruined the sound for me several times and the right headphone stopped working for me (then I have to put them in again, just for the right one to work) It's getting on my nerves because I keep fixing that cable. What should I do?

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April 24, 2021

@kokodak5614

Please avoid them I have them and don't have good experiences with them the audio cable tears very quickly and for more sensitive ears they can be uncomfortable. Buy GBL instead, sure they look like they're from the street, but they're better in my opinion.

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May 20, 2020

warningUncomfortable ear pressure

2 mentions

Frequently criticized

One user found the pressure really uncomfortable after about half an hour, though they attributed part of it to their head size and found a workaround. Another user separately reported the right earpiece pressing harder than the left with no clear fix.

@robiiik

I don't know if I'm stupid, but the right one presses more on me, I don't know how to fix it.

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January 5, 2021

@josefnozkaCZTnv555

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May 19, 2020

volume_upAnnoying battery status beeping

2 mentions

Generally negative

Multiple users flagged a beeping sound tied to battery status as an annoying shortcoming, with one noting it becomes especially noticeable when paired with a smartwatch showing battery percentage.

@Pavol166

I've been using them lately with Samsung SmartWatches, so you can't help but watch the battery percentage. And that beeping is really annoying.

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May 19, 2020

@josefnozkaCZTnv555

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May 19, 2020

equalizerFlat or overly heavy bass sound

2 mentions

Generally negative

One reviewer felt the sound was somewhat flat despite marketed bass and preferred a Panasonic alternative for cleaner playback and stronger bass, while another found the Niceboy bass too strong for their taste initially.

@lucaso90

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May 27, 2020

@vladanhuc

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May 25, 2020

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