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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£55
  • Avg. price in US: ~$60
  • Form factor: on-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Jays V Jays review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

4.6

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

3.5

Technical Score

20.0%

9.0

User score

Poor
3.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

2.7

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

7.8

Design

8.0%

6.2

Connectivity

6.0%

4.0

Battery

4.0%

1.2

Calls & Controls

Poor
9.0

User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.3
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4.0
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4.3
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4.0
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Exceptional
  • 0.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    1.0

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    0.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 1.9
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    9.1

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 0.2
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    0.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    1.0

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 3.7
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.1

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    1.0

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Jays v-Jays are ultra-lightweight, open-back on-ear headphones designed for high portability, weighing just 59g and featuring a collapsible, folding headband for compact storage. Technically, they are equipped with 40mm dynamic drivers utilizing neodymium magnets, offering a frequency response of 25 Hz to 20,000 Hz, an impedance of 24 Ohms, and a high sensitivity of 113dB, making them exceptionally easy to drive from mobile devices. Main characteristics include their distinct square-shaped earpieces with replaceable foam pads and a dual-sided 0.6m cable that includes a 0.7m extension in the box. Their primary pros are a punchy, detailed sound with well-tempered bass and crisp highs, alongside a comfortable, low-clamping fit that feels stable even during movement. However, notable cons include an lack of sub-bass depth, a slight 'graininess' or coarseness in the high frequencies, and a lack of isolation due to their open-back design, which makes them less ideal for noisy commutes.

Technical Specifications of Jays V Jays

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

2.7

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

7.8

Design

8.0%

6.2

Connectivity

6.0%

4.0

Battery

4.0%

1.2

Calls & Controls

3.5
Jays V Jays has a technical score of 3.52 points, which is lower than that of 93.5% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.3
(1426)
amazon
4.0
(72)
United States
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4.3
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4.0
(72)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

9.0
Jays V Jays has a user score of 9 points, which is higher than that of 85.1% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
10
Jays V Jays has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 71.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

4.6

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.2
Jays V Jays has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 74.9% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Jays V Jays does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Jays V Jays uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Jays V Jays uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

25 Hz
Jays V Jays reaches a lowest frequency of 25 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 98.4% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Jays V Jays is not headset-ready, while 15.3% is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

N/A
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

N/A
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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wired
Jays V Jays supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 47.4% of headphones and equal to 52.6% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Jays V Jays does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

no
Jays V Jays does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Jays
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

on-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

59 g
Jays V Jays weighs 59 g, lighter than 80.6% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

open-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

8.9
Jays V Jays has a clamp force of 8.9, higher clamp force than 99.1% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
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Jays V Jays vs the average headphone

  • 72.9% lower weight
    Jays V Jays is lighter than the average headphone (59 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Jays V Jays is lighter than the average headphone (59 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.59 g vs 218 g
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Jays V Jays includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones end in a built-in 3.5 mm male plug instead of relying on a separate detachable cable.
    When it matters: When direct wired compatibility with older devices or adapters matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Jays V Jays includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Jays V Jays has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1% vs 0.3%). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3%.
    What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
    When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=1%

    Jays V Jays has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1% vs 0.3%). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3%.0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • Foldable design
    Jays V Jays has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
    What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
    When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.

    Importance: LOW

    Jays V Jays has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Open-back design
    Jays V Jays uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones use an open-back housing that lets air and sound pass through more freely than a closed design.
    When it matters: When you listen in quiet places and care more about spacious sound than blocking outside noise or preventing sound leakage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Jays V Jays uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 12.5% higher user score
    Jays V Jays has a higher user score than the average headphone (9 vs 8).
    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.
    Jays V Jays has a higher user score than the average headphone (9 vs 8).9 vs 8
  • 2.15x more popular
    Jays V Jays is more popular than the average headphone (10 vs 4.646).
    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.
    Jays V Jays is more popular than the average headphone (10 vs 4.646).10 vs 4.65
  • 72.9% lower weight
    Jays V Jays is lighter than the average headphone (59 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Foldable design
    Jays V Jays has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Open-back design
    Jays V Jays uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Jays V Jays has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1% vs 0.3%). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3%.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Jays V Jays includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Fixed cable
    Jays V Jays has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 4.6 higher clamp force
    Jays V Jays has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (8.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
  • No travel bag
    Jays V Jays does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Jays V Jays does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 7 Hz weaker bass extension
    Jays V Jays has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (25 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Jays V Jays has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 5 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Jays V Jays has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (98 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
  • Not headset-ready
    Jays V Jays is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • No voice assistant support
    Jays V Jays does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 8 years older release date
    Jays V Jays was released earlier than the average headphone (2009 vs 2017). The average headphones were released in 2017.
    June 2009
  • No passive noise reduction
    Jays V Jays does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones reduce outside noise through physical sealing, fit, and materials rather than active electronics.
    When it matters: When you want better isolation from fit and seal alone, even with ANC turned off or not available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Jays V Jays does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • No voice assistant support
    Jays V Jays does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
    What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
    When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Jays V Jays does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    Jays V Jays has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
    What it is: Cable can be removed or replaced
    When it matters: When you care about easier cable replacement, simpler storage, or the option to swap to shorter, longer, or upgraded leads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Jays V Jays has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 7 Hz weaker bass extension
    Jays V Jays has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (25 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Jays V Jays has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (25 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.25 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Not headset-ready
    Jays V Jays is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
    When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Jays V Jays is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 4.6 higher clamp force
    Jays V Jays has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (8.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
    When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Jays V Jays has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (8.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.8.9 vs 4.3
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Jays V Jays has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Jays V Jays has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No travel bag
    Jays V Jays does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
    What it is: Comes with a protective carrying case or pouch
    When it matters: When protection in transit matters right out of the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Jays V Jays does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.

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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Jays V Jays?

  • Extremely lightweight and portable design (approx. 2 ounces)
  • Collapsible arms for compact storage
  • Detailed and balanced audio performance for the price point
  • Solid bass response that is punchy without being bloated
  • Spacious soundstage with good instrument separation
  • Includes helpful accessories like a 27.5-inch extension cable and extra earpads

What customers dislike about Jays V Jays?

  • Noticeable sound leakage due to open-back design
  • Build quality feels somewhat 'plasticky' and lacks long-term durability
  • Foam earpads are thin and can feel flimsy or wear down easily
  • Clamping pressure may cause ear fatigue during long listening sessions
  • Lacks modern features like an inline remote, microphone, or carrying pouch
  • Short native cable length (approx. 23.5 inches) without the extension

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