Is the Joyo MeteOR truly the same sound as the Orange Jim Root signature and for under $150?

Product Reviewed

• Joyo MeteOR hybrid tube amp (available on Amazon under $150)

Key Features Mentioned

• Hybrid design: 1 preamp tube + solid-state for the rest of the circuitry
• Small/tiny form factor (“tiny little guy”)
• Two channels:
  • Overdrive
  • Clean (the reviewer suggests it’s not the primary selling point)
• Marketed/positioned as the “Jim Root” model amp
• Intended to be voiced like the Orange Jim Root signature amp (with the expectation of similar sound)

Main Comparison

• The reviewer tests the Joyo MeteOR against the actual Orange Jim Root amp
• Test instrument: Fender Telecaster (Special Edition dual humbucker, set neck)

Pros (as Stated)

• Not a bad tone at all (“not … bad” / “in the least”)
• Great value for the price: under $150, “it’s gonna be hard to beat”

Cons / Limitations (as Stated)

• The sound isn’t the same as the Orange Jim Root amp
  • Reviewer conclusion: “overall no it’s not the same”
• Despite being “said to be” voiced similarly, the reviewer doesn’t feel it matches the real model.

User Experience / Channel Usage

• The amp includes a clean channel, but the reviewer primarily uses the overdrive channel
• They imply the clean channel typically isn’t used by their style/audience (“who uses clean channel…”).

Ratings / Numerical Scores

• No numeric ratings or scores besides the price point (under $150)

Unique Points Mentioned

1. Joyo MeteOR is a hybrid tube amp
2. It has one preamp tube and solid-state for the rest
3. It is very small/compact
4. It’s marketed as the Jim Root model amp
5. It’s supposed to be voiced like the Orange Jim Root amp
6. It has two channels: overdrive and clean
7. The reviewer implies the clean channel isn’t commonly used for their style/audience
8. Test uses a Fender Telecaster (Special Edition dual humbucker, set neck)
9. The reviewer compares it directly to the real Orange Jim Root amp
10. Conclusion: Good for the money—not bad, but not the same sound as the Orange

Speakers

• Single speaker/reviewer (no separate distinct viewpoints indicated)

Concise Verdict / Recommendation

• Worth buying for under $150 if you want a Jim Root–style vibe and an overdrive-focused amp in a compact format.
• Don’t expect it to be identical to the real Orange Jim Root tone—according to the reviewer, it’s close in spirit but not the same.