The Jabra Elite 5 True Wireless is a great in-ear earphone that has many features that are not available on the other earphones. It has an ANC (anti-noise control) of 99% and it has a life expectancy of 10 hours.
The Jabra Elite 4 Active True Wireless headphones from Jabra’s Elite series perform better than its hybrid active noise cancelling (ANC) solution. They nevertheless have a decent mic quality, making them a good option for calls even without the Multisensor Speech feature found on the Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless, which helps reduce wind noise on a conversation by picking up your voice via bone conduction along your jaw. The headphones may be wirelessly charged while being simultaneously paired with two devices. The hissing sound in one or both earbuds has, however, been noted by several users.
Jabra Elite 5 review: Design
The Elite 5 earbuds are designed to provide a great listening experience. The exterior is simple and elegant, with a small, exquisite design. The inside is very sculpted and ergonomically shaped, making it comfortable to wear for long periods of time. The body of the earbuds is made of smooth plastic, which makes it easy to grip and keep in your ears.
The Jabra Elite 5 Active is a fitness phone that comes in different colors, but the most popular is gold. It has a waterproof and dustproof rating, which is more than enough for a workout. However, it should not be used in submersion because it would be too dangerous.
The Jabra Elite 5 earbuds come with a flip-top lid design that allows for wireless charging, and they also feature a traditional curved design. The Elite 5 earbuds are very gratifying and reliable magnets that allow them to be easily and securely slid in and out of the charging port, as well as their traditional curved design.
Jabra’s new earbuds come in a variety of colors, including gold-beige. The company says this color scheme is less plain and less ostentatious than the titanium-black option, and the branding isn’t as noticeable. Each bud is constructed of hard plastic, which is different from the soft-touch materials used in Jabra’s more expensive products. As a result, they are not as secure to the ear but silicone ear tips hold them in place almost without the need for continual adjustment. The box contains a number of tips of various sizes. ..
Comfort
The Jabra Elite 5 earphones are very comfortable and fit against the ear cup and ear canal almost perfectly. There is no need to pause playback before taking out an earbud, and one in-ear immediately goes into standby mode. The other headphone can continue to operate in single mode if the removed one is placed in the charging case. Additionally, these in-ears are easy to control, with a quick response time between pressing a button and seeing the desired result.
The Jabra Elite 5 earbuds are comfortable and fit well. They have a physical button, but we didn’t feel as though we were pressing them further into our ears, which could have had an impact on comfort.
Jabra Elite 5 review: Connectivity
The Microsoft Swift Pair, Google Fast Pair, and Made for iPhone certification have all streamlined connectivity. If you listen to music on both your Windows PC and your smartphone, the former is useful. Switching between devices is simple using Bluetooth multipoint, and sound doesn’t lose quality until you’re a long way from the associated device. The buds themselves never lost contact with one another, not even in regions with a lot of traffic.
Noise cancelling
The ANC performance of these earbuds is not particularly good, similar to that of the similarly spec’d Jabra Connect 5T, and it won’t interfere with any of the choices in our roundup of the best noise-cancelling earbuds. Quality noise-cancelling headphones may drown out noises, but these headphones had trouble doing so in a busy office setting or when we were on the train in the morning.
Both the Personalized ANC and customizable 4-level ANC mode failed to properly suppress background noise. We were standing on chilly train station platforms, so wind resistance wasn’t great either. On the other hand, HearThrough excels at raising people’s awareness of the environment. There are four adjustment levels. Setting it to max widens the microphones and allows for distant sound to be captured. ..
Audio performance
The Elite 4 Active provide acceptable, but not exceptional, sound quality. They have advantages and disadvantages, but neither is a true standout when compared to the other or to the market as a whole. The 4 Active have a generally good sense of balance and provide a pleasant listening experience, but they don’t have the depth and clarity of some of their rivals. However, the low-end has some punch, which won’t wow audiophiles but will be perfect for workout headphones.
The Jabra Elite 5’s 6mm speakers, which have a 20Hz–20000Hz bandwidth, produce a delightfully well-rounded sound. Everything we tried to play over the headphones didn’t sound nice. The mid-range has lots of depth, and the bass is decent—not quite as loud as on Soundcore or Skullcandy cans, but still full-bodied enough. The Treble also doesn’t sound weak.
The Jabra Elite 5 headphones are great for listening to music. We tried a variety of genres, including the Assassin’s Creed 4 soundtrack, Fatboy Slim albums, the Disney Halloween playlist (don’t even), and vintage blues songs; the Jabra Elite 5 continued to deliver excellent performance throughout the sound stage. You can adjust the sound using the EQ settings in the Sound+ app. We thought the Energize option was the best of the bunch.
Jabra Elite 5 review: Call performance
The Jabra Elite 5 headphones are amazing for call clarity and sound quality. The external microphones work perfectly and the call quality is startlingly clear even when the headphones are off. Even though it must have been frustrating, we kept asking the people on the other end of the line, “Do I sound okay?” We couldn’t help but assume that our voice would sound awful; something has to give, right?
It turns out that the speaker bandwidth in speak mode is limited to 100Hz-8000Hz, which is clearly less than what you need when you’re only using it for speech.
Battery and charging
The Jabra Elite 5 in-ears let you listen to music for seven hours on a single charge. Additionally, they can be used for an additional two hours without ANC and up to 38 hours with it. The charging case is prepared for up to three cycles of charging.
The Elite 5 earphones come with a quick-charge feature that allows them to be charged in just ten minutes. After three hours, the battery is fully charged. If the charging case is not prepared to charge the in-ears, a USB cable can be used to charge the case and headphones. Although it is attractive and has a matching color, the accompanying charging cable is only a little over 20 centimetres long. The Elite 5 earphones do not lose power after a brief period of use if they aren’t used for a while; instead, they wait up to 275 days before being roused.
Price and Availability
The Jabra Elite 5 earbuds are priced at $149 and come with a wireless charging case, three sets of ear tips in various sizes, a USB-C charging cable, and a handbook. They are less expensive than high-end wireless earbuds like the Sony WF-1000XM4 ($279), AirPods Pro ($249), and Beats Fit Pro ($199). ..
Conclusion
The Jabra Elite 5 True Wireless are a great choice for people who want a wireless phone that is both practical and comfortable. They have an eight-hour continuous battery life, and are cozy and portable. However, they do not have an ANC system, so they may not be as effective at reducing background noise as other models. Additionally, the Jabra Elite 5 True Wireless can struggle to muffle the deep rumbles of bus and plane engines, which can be a bit of a distraction.
The Jabra Elite 5 is a great phone for those who want features like wireless charging, Spotify Tap, and wear recognition. However, it is not likely that they will include these features on the device itself. You can pay less on earbuds that still have ANC to get these features.
