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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • Form factor: in-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Nixon The Jam review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

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%

5.8

Technical Score

20.0%

4.7

User score

Good
5.8

Technical Score

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 components:

52.0%

5.5

Sound

20.0%

5.3

Features

10.0%

7.5

Design

8.0%

5.7

Connectivity

6.0%

5.4

Battery

4.0%

8.3

Calls & Controls

Good
4.7

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%

5.8

User reviews

30.0%

2.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
2.9
(2)
United States
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2.9
(2)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Poor
  • 7.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    4.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    ?

    Battery life

  • 6.5
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    4.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    18.0%

    ?

    Weight

    16.0%

    4.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 7.8
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    4.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    14.0%

    4.0

    Companion app

  • 8.7
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    ?

    Weight

    24.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    16.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Nixon The Jam is a lightweight, wired in-ear headphone weighing just 16g and featuring custom-tuned 8mm titanium drivers designed for robust bass response. Its technical profile includes a standard frequency range of 20Hz to 20,000Hz, a sensitivity of 103dB/V, and a 1.13m tangle-free flat rubberized cable equipped with a reinforced right-angle 3.5mm plug. Main characteristics include an in-line three-button remote and microphone for hands-free calls and music control, along with three sizes of soft silicone ear tips for a secure fit. Key pros are its extreme portability, integrated cable management via an included ultra-compact rubber carry case, and reliable sound quality for its size; however, potential cons include the lack of active noise cancellation and limited frequency depth at the extreme low end compared to high-end audiophile alternatives.

Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Nixon The Jam

Technical Score

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 components:

52.0%

5.5

Sound

20.0%

5.3

Features

10.0%

7.5

Design

8.0%

5.7

Connectivity

6.0%

5.4

Battery

4.0%

8.3

Calls & Controls

5.8
Nixon The Jam has a technical score of 5.79 points, which is lower than that of 56% 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%

5.8

User reviews

30.0%

2.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
2.9
(2)
United States
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2.9
(2)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

4.7
Nixon The Jam has a user score of 4.7 points, which is lower than that of 99.7% 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.
2.1
Nixon The Jam has a popularity of 2.1 points, which is lower than 72.1% 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%

5.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

6.9
Nixon The Jam has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.9 points, which is lower than 73.4% 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
Nixon The Jam does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% 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: HIGH

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: HIGH

8 mm
Nixon The Jam uses a driver size of 8 mm, smaller driver size than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 1.7% 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
Nixon The Jam 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

20 Hz
Nixon The Jam reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% 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: LOW

yes
Nixon The Jam supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
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: LOW

yes
Nixon The Jam is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% 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

1
Nixon The Jam has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
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

no
Nixon The Jam does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
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

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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: LOW

wireless
Nixon The Jam supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% 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: LOW

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

10 m
Nixon The Jam offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
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: MEDIUM

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: LOW

no
Nixon The Jam does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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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

yes
Nixon The Jam supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
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
Nixon The Jam does not support EQ customization. 23.2% 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

no
Nixon The Jam does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
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: HIGH

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

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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: LOW

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: LOW

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: LOW

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: LOW

no
Nixon The Jam does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
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: LOW

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: LOW

Nixon
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: LOW

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

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <150 g

16 g
Nixon The Jam weighs 16 g, lighter than 87.7% of headphones and equal to 0.8% 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: LOW

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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: LOW

N/A
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Nixon The Jam vs the average pair of headphones

  • 92.7% lower weight
    Nixon The Jam is lighter than the average pair of headphones (16 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: HIGH

    Good value: <150 g

    Nixon The Jam is lighter than the average pair of headphones (16 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.16 g vs 218 g
  • Ambient sound mode
    Nixon The Jam supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support 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

    Nixon The Jam supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Nixon The Jam offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired 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: LOW

    Nixon The Jam offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Nixon The Jam offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    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: LOW

    Nixon The Jam offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Nixon The Jam 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.
    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: LOW

    Nixon The Jam 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
    Nixon The Jam includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
    What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
    When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.

    Importance: LOW

    Nixon The Jam includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Foldable design
    Nixon The Jam has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% 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

    Nixon The Jam has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Nixon The Jam reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
    What it is: Reduces wind interference for clearer outdoor calls
    When it matters: When you take calls outdoors while walking, cycling, or commuting.

    Importance: LOW

    Nixon The Jam reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 92.7% lower weight
    Nixon The Jam is lighter than the average pair of headphones (16 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Foldable design
    Nixon The Jam has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    Nixon The Jam is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Play while charging
    Nixon The Jam can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Nixon The Jam offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Nixon The Jam 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.
  • Clear call microphone
    Nixon The Jam offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • In-line controls
    Nixon The Jam includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Nixon The Jam reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Quick mic mute
    Nixon The Jam includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Nixon The Jam supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.

Total
Design
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
Features
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Nixon The Jam has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    Nixon The Jam has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 32 mm smaller driver size
    Nixon The Jam has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Nixon The Jam has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 7 older release date
    Nixon The Jam was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2009 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
  • 32 mm smaller driver size
    Nixon The Jam has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    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: HIGH

    Nixon The Jam has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.8 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Nixon The Jam has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
    What it is: Earpads can be replaced when worn out
    When it matters: When you care about long-term maintenance and extending product life.

    Importance: LOW

    Nixon The Jam has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    Nixon The Jam has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones 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: LOW

    Nixon The Jam has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Nixon The Jam has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 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

    Nixon The Jam has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 70.3% lower user score
    Nixon The Jam has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (4.70 vs 8.000).
    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.
    Nixon The Jam has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (4.70 vs 8.000).4.7 vs 8
  • 6.2% worse value for money
    Nixon The Jam has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.85 vs 7.279).
    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.
    Nixon The Jam has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.85 vs 7.279).6.85 vs 7.28
  • 7 older release date
    Nixon The Jam was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2009 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    What it is: Official release or launch date of the model
    When it matters: When you want a newer model for fresher features, longer support life, or simply to avoid buying into an older generation.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2020

    Nixon The Jam was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2009 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.2009 vs 2016
  • 2.76x less popular
    Nixon The Jam is less popular than the average pair of headphones (2.13 vs 5.869).
    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.
    Nixon The Jam is less popular than the average pair of headphones (2.13 vs 5.869).2.13 vs 5.87
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Features

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
2.9
2 Reviews
United States
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2.9
2 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Nixon The Jam?

  • Extremely lightweight (16g), making them easy to transport for travel or casual use.
  • Comes with a tangle-free cable and a dedicated travel bag.
  • Features an in-line control panel and built-in microphone for headset functionality.
  • Sound quality is described as having promising detail and a soft signature suitable for casual listening.
  • Very high durability; users report they can withstand multiple drops without damage to sound or structure.

What customers dislike about Nixon The Jam?

  • Significant comfort issues; the lack of paddings or tips makes them hard on the ears, leading to earaches during long sessions.
  • Weak bass performance that remains thin even when using an equalizer.
  • No passive noise isolation, which means background noise can easily leak in.
  • The 8mm driver is small compared to over-ear alternatives, limiting its overall power and sound pressure level.
  • Requires high amplification for reasonable volume levels when used with some portable players.

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