The wireless headphone shelf has arrived again: JAYS has introduced the inexpensive f-five and t-Seven with active noise canceling. We check what they are capable of. The Swedish brand Jays has released two new models of TWS headphones – now there are 4 different models in the manufacturer’s lineup.
It detects when taken out of the ear, performs active noise cancellation, and a touch-controlled Jays t-Seven all-wireless headset. It looks similar to Apple AirPods Pro models.
The Jays’ t-Seven True Wireless has a shape similar to the f-Five True Wireless earphones. At first glance, it is almost impossible to tell the difference, but in fact, several details have changed in favor of t-Seven. Of course, the main differences, which caused an almost double price difference, are found beneath the surface.
Today we are comparing the JAYS t-Seven True Wireless vs JAYS f-Five True Wireless Earbuds.
General
| JAYS t-Seven True Wireless | JAYS f-Five True Wireless Earbuds | |
| Brand | JAYS | JAYS |
| Type | In-Ear | In-Ear |
| Colors | Black, White | Black, White |
| Battery life | 20 Hours | 30 days |
| Weight | 45 g | 33.6 g |
| Connectivity | Wireless, Bluetooth | Wireless, Bluetooth |
Design
| JAYS t-Seven True Wireless | JAYS f-Five True Wireless Earbuds | |
| Type | In-Ear | In-Ear |
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 6 mm | 6 mm |
| Dimensions earphone | 31 x 22 x 25 mm | 42.5 x 20.5 x 24.2mm |
| Foldable Design | No | No |
Externally, the headphones themselves almost exactly copy the f-Five, but the straight section here is half as long, so it gets in the way less. All the same touch surfaces without any buttons are intended for control. But the logic is different. For example, to increase or decrease the volume, you need to touch the left earphone 2 or 3 times, respectively. One-touch brings up the voice assistant, and that’s the only problem. If in an attempt to increase the volume, you somehow did not hit the surface accurately enough once, you will get Google Assistant as a result. Is the assistant used more often than the volume keys in Sweden?
On the right earbud, the same double and triple touches switch tracks. Single – pauses the music and starts it again (everything is logical here). You can launch the main t-Seven chips with long presses: the active noise reduction system and the transparency mode. They turn on first noise reduction, then HearThrough, then standard mode without these functions.
Features
| JAYS t-Seven True Wireless | JAYS f-Five True Wireless Earbuds | |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Music Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Charge | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 20 – 20 000 Kz | 20 – 20 000 Kz |
| Impedance | 32 Ohms | 32 Ohms |
The t-Seven brought all the usual sound characters from the Jays. It provided smooth, soft treble, full-bodied but non-intrusive midrange, and warm, generous. Its frequency range was audibly affected by Bluetooth signal transmission, meaning some details were blurred, faded due to the wireless connection. Still, the overall picture was energetic and, more importantly, did not become tiring in the long run.
The stereo space was sparsely structured, but the echoes and reflections in the background appeared in a more nuanced way than expected. The bass generally warmed up all the music, its ants settled on other details as well, but in return, there was a general feeling of softness around the sounds, which also tamed the brittle, sharper tones. The JAYS took a more cautious, sophisticated approach, which, combined with generous bass, resulted in a relaxing yet energetic experience.
One of the main advantages of the earphones’ sound was that it was possible to listen for hours without a headache, but at the same time not selected in terms of musical styles. The sober, measured, ad slightly softened Jays’ character tried to create an optimal middle ground between vivid detail and warm bass for all genres.
The sound quality of the JAYS f-Five earphones should be weighed against the fact that they are not designed with an audiophile endeavor but are intended as an everyday accessory. It is advisable to assess its acoustic capabilities compared to other similarly priced TWS earphones; we have at least formulated the following lines.
We noticed a slightly raw digital color in the mid-range and treble and then reminded ourselves that the f-Five is not a high-end hi-fi but rather a multimedia device. This hue was already a bit distracting for us at medium or higher loads, but with reasonable gait, it provided a particularly dynamic, immersive sound experience for background music.
The stereo space was surprisingly bustling and coherent compared to the way Jays positioned its product as an entry-level TWS headset. Therefore, it provided better space than expected for music with many instruments, songs, and acoustic details; of course, we had to accept the above-mentioned coloring. Even after the last long-term listening to music, he had just avoided the hurtful, loud border, so the earpiece stood still during his work at home. Spotify’s standard-quality streaming proved to be ideal for it; the fine details of higher-quality files could no longer be brought back to the f-Five as deftly as we could, of course, have been to Bluetooth.
Battery
| JAYS t-Seven True Wireless | JAYS f-Five True Wireless Earbuds | |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Battery Life | Up to 20 hours | Up to 30 days |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hours | 1.5 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Qi Wireless Charging | No | No |
Connectivity
| JAYS t-Seven True Wireless | JAYS f-Five True Wireless Earbuds | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Device Connection | No | No |
| Connection | Wireless | Wireless |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
Conclusion!
Both models are generally successful, although there are complaints about each. For the f-Five, the price is high – more precisely, you expect more from headphones with such a price. But the cost of the t-Seven is quite adequate, given the presence of an active noise cancellation system. It would be great if they worked with a mobile application in which it would be possible to change the logic of the touch keys – at least, it would be possible to get rid of the accidental connection of the voice assistant when you touch the left earphone. But you can put up with this: the main thing in the headphones is the sound, and in this sense, the t-Seven looks great against competitors’ backgrounds.
