JOYO Jam Buddy II Portable Guitar Amp, 10 Watts

Watts: The JOYO Jam Buddy II combines a portable guitar amp with amp models, effects and practice tools. Its built-in drum patterns and looper suit home practice and jamming, while OTG recording and Bluetooth playback add options for creating and playing along.

At a glance

14 amp models, nine built-in effects and a three-band EQ provide several tone-shaping options.
A drum machine with 36 patterns and a 30-second looper can support practice and improvisation.
USB-C OTG is described for direct recording to a phone or computer. Bluetooth supports wireless playback of backing music.
Headphone output is listed for quieter practice. Line and balanced outputs are described for connecting to a mixer, audio interface or PA.

Price

£93.49Save 22%

Reference price: ~~£119.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines amp modelling, effects, drum patterns, a looper and tuner in a compact practice-oriented unit.
Customers report that it works well for practice and sounds loud for its compact size.
Phone stand and USB-C to USB-C cable are listed in the package contents.

Cons

The 30-second looper is limited in duration compared with longer-loop recording setups.
Its stated 10-watt output and small speakers are aimed at compact practice use rather than being evidence of suitability for every live-performance setting.

Technical specifications

20 specifications

Identity and sound
Brand	JOYO
Model	Jam Buddy II
Amplifier type	Solid State
Output wattage listed	10 Watts
Speaker size listed	2 Inches
Audio output mode	Stereo
Output channel quantity	2
Number of EQ bands	3
Compatible devices	Electric Guitar, Mixer, PA system, PC, Phone
Connector types	3.5mm Jack, 6.35mm Jack

Features
Amp models	14
Effects	9 built-in effects (Mod, Delay, Reverb)
Drum patterns	36
Looper duration	30-second
Channels	3 independent channels (Clean, Rhythm, Lead)

Power and battery
Power configuration	Electric cable, battery powered

Dimensions, materials and finish
Weight listed	0.85 Kilograms
Dimensions	18D x 15.7W x 6H centimetres
Material listed	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) metal aluminium alloy
Colour	Orange

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Listing details are inconsistent: the title and product details state 10 Watts and 0.85 Kilograms, while the technical description states rated power of 5W x 2 and a weight of 0.94 kg. The listing also gives different dimensions, and describes the speakers as dual 2-inch units in one place and 2 x 40mm in another. Confirm the specification for the selected version before buying. Battery life is claimed as up to 5 hours with a 3-hour recharge, but actual play time is not established here. The stated auto-off timing is 20 minutes, while the trigger is described both as inactivity and as no signal.

What’s in the box

Included

JAM BUDDY II Electric Guitar Amplifier
Metal Phone Stand
Type-C to Type-C Cable
User manual

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Guitarists wanting a compact all-in-one unit for home practice and improvisation.
Players who want built-in drum backing, a short looper and several amp and effect sounds without assembling separate devices.
Musicians seeking a stated USB-C OTG route for recording to a phone or computer and Bluetooth playback for backing tracks.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a confirmed power or weight specification before purchase, given the conflicting listing details.
Players who need a looper longer than the stated 30 seconds.
Anyone choosing an amp specifically for a live setup that requires clearly established output capability for the venue.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 470 ratings

5 stars83%83%
4 stars8%8%
3 stars6%6%
2 stars2%2%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights practice use, perceived loudness for the compact size, and appreciation for the amp's effects and built-in tools. Those impressions fit its listed drum machine, tuner, looper and amp models, though they do not resolve the conflicting output, weight and dimension details. The supplied rating distribution is mostly five-star, with a smaller spread of lower ratings, but it does not establish why customers rated it that way.

Positive themes

Customers describe it as useful for practice and appreciate its volume relative to its compact size.
Feedback mentions the drum machine, tuner, looper and effects as appealing features.
Customers describe it as fun to use and good value.