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Jays Q Jays Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Jays Q Jays Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Jays Q Jays
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

6.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 57% of headphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

52%

6.8

Sound

20%

4.3

Features

10%

8.0

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.7

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 57%
6.4

User score

User score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

User ratings

30%

4.8

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 94%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Jays Q Jays

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

52%

6.8

Sound

20%

4.3

Features

10%

8.0

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.7

Calls & Controls

6.0
User score
User score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

User ratings

30%

4.8

Number of reviews

6.4
Popularity
Popularity
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Popularity:
Jays Q Jays has a popularity score of 4.8 points, which is lower than that of 60.4% of products in this category.
4.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

6.9
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
balanced armature
Driver size
?
Number of drivers
2
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 2 drivers, more drivers than 96% of headphones and equal to 2.5% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
5 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
?
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Jays
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
8 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 8 g, lighter than 97.2% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Jays Q Jays vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 96.3% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (8 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    8 g vs 218 g
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 1 more drivers
    This pair of headphones uses more drivers than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.
    2 vs 1
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 96.3% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (8 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    8 g vs 218 g
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 1 more drivers
    This pair of headphones uses more drivers than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.
    2 vs 1
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 24.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Jays Q Jays
    the average pair of headphones
    Jays Q Jays has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.41 vs 8).
    6.41 vs 8
  • 3.89x more expensive
    Jays Q Jays is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£350 vs £90).
    £350 vs £90
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 5.9% worse value for money
    Jays Q Jays has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.86 vs 7.3).
    6.86 vs 7.27
  • 9 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2007 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    October 2007
    2007 vs 2016
  • 24.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Jays Q Jays
    the average pair of headphones
    Jays Q Jays has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.41 vs 8).
    6.41 vs 8
  • 3.89x more expensive
    Jays Q Jays is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£350 vs £90).
    £350 vs £90
  • 5.9% worse value for money
    Jays Q Jays has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.86 vs 7.3).
    6.86 vs 7.27
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 9 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2007 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    October 2007
    2007 vs 2016

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What customers like about Jays Q Jays

  • Extremely compact and lightweight form factor
  • Superior build quality with metal injection molded steel housings
  • Highly comfortable for long sessions; small enough to wear while sleeping
  • Exceptional detail, clarity, and instrument separation
  • Neutral and analytical sound signature ideal for classical and instrumental music
  • Excellent sound isolation for a universal in-ear monitor
  • Durable, user-replaceable cables with secure screw-on connectors

What customers don't like about Jays Q Jays

  • Premium price point with high 'audiophile' cost
  • Bass lacks punch and physical impact, which may disappoint bass-heads
  • Treble can be overly bright, sharp, or sibilant, especially at higher volumes
  • Cables are prone to microphonics (cord feedback) from movement
  • Requires a significant break-in period to reach optimal sound quality
  • Soundstage can feel slightly narrow or 'cramped' when driven directly from a smartphone
  • Replacement cables are relatively expensive

Verdict

The Jays q-JAYS are ultra-compact in-ear monitors featuring a dual balanced-armature driver system—one WideBand module and one subwoofer—housed in a metal-injection molded steel chassis. Specifically engineered for a reference-quality sound, they offer a wide frequency response of 5 Hz to 20,000 Hz, a 50-ohm impedance, and a sensitivity of 103 dB. Their main characteristics include a minimalist Swedish design and a detachable SSMCX cable system that supports optional iOS or Android remote controls. The primary pros are their extremely lightweight build (approx. 8g), exceptional comfort due to their tiny size, and a highly detailed, articulate sound signature that excels in clarity and separation. However, some users note cons such as a lack of aggressive bass impact, audible cable microphonics (noise when the cable rubs against clothing), and a high premium price point compared to other dual-driver monitors.

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