Ever since the move to MP3 I’ve generally been dissatisfied with the sound sound quality. Sure I can have my entire library at all times but I’ve never had an experience really replicating CD sound quality… until now. Using dolby atmos, combined with apple lossless format has finally reproduced the quality I’ve missed. Bravo!

I've had multiple Jabra products over the years and their sound quality is generally good. These are no exception. I like the look of the case. It's a bit more compact than some. I've only charged the case twice so far (they are at 30% now) and have used the buds for several hours a day so there's quite a bit of battery life overall. The headphones were easy enough to connect to my phone, however the app was a struggle. The app took several tries of force closing and then reopening for it to see the buds were connected. Sound quality is very good. I didn't much care for the spatial sound head tracking so I've left that off after giving it a try. I imagine this would be awesome while gaming though! I listen to a lot of audio books and the speech setting does make the sound richer. There's a very definite noticeable difference between the music presets as well as the option to save custom equalizer settings as well. The quality of music sound is very good. The bass hits but not overwhelming and the treble is good and clear. I absolutely love the soundscape options!!! I love that it provides background noise to help me focus as well as these are great for sleep! Since I generally sleep on one side, I have the other earbud in and this is my zen! The ventilation fan is a new one for me and I love the low tone of that one. A nice feature is the cable with a 3.5mm adapter that allows a user to listen to devices that don't have Bluetooth! Call quality is very good. ANC works great. The hear through is ok. The environment sound is pretty quiet, but it doesn't sound like the environment noise is coming out of a bucket like others I've used. At times it was just a quiet as the ANC. These are comfortable! All day wearing comfortable! After a few hours, or after eating, I do have to adjust them so they are back where they need to be because they feel like are slipping out, but they have never fallen out. And it takes a very long time of wear to feel that way. Not an issue for me, just something I noticed. Overall, I love these earbuds and would absolutely recommend them to anyone. They are a bit pricey but they are quality.

I have been using these buds for 1 week and here are my impressions: Positives: - Premium design. The case and the buds have kind of a grippy texture which gives them a premium feel. The buttons on the buds are easy to press and they are tactile buttons. The buds fit well in my ears. I mostly use them when I am working or walking and they don't move. But I am not sure how would they hold in more intense scenarios like while running. - Decent Balanced Sound The sound on these is decent and well balanced. These buds have Dolby Atmos and Head Tracking which is available only few other models (e.g. Apple AirPod). Active Noise Canceling (ANC) works well. The Sound+ app provides access to a five-band music equalizer that allows you to configure the music as per your preference. The audio quality as well as the quality of the mic during the calls is good as well. - Well designed app The Sound+ app is well designed and works without any issues. It provides access to a number of things e.g. Sound Modes (turn on/off ANC, HearThrough), Music Equalizer, Controls etc. The settings menu of the app allows: Firmware updates, Configuration of Voice Assistant, Adjust voice calling features and few other things. The battery life of the buds and the case is ok. I am easily able to go through my whole day of use without a need for re-charging and then I put them on charging towards the end of the day. The case provides hard wired charging (via USB-C port) as well as wireless charging (via Qi-compatible wireless charging pad). Negatives: The only thing that keeps me giving them a 5 stars is their price. So overall, these are well designed ear buds with good sound quality and a number of other features. If you don't mind spending ~280 USD, you will enjoy them!

If you’ve used and loved Jabra Elite wireless headphones in the past, you may be surprised to learn that the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 will be this product line’s final release as the company plans to shift away from consumer devices. However, it seems Jabra’s saved the best for last and improvements in the Elite 10 Gen 2 include enhanced noise cancelation, better transparency mode, and more precise voice isolation during hands-free calls thanks to the its 6 microphones and adaptive noise detection. It also gains the ability to use its charging case as a wired audio transmitter. This latter feature gives the ear buds an extra edge in terms of device compatibility since these can be used with devices that have USB-C or 3.5mm audio-out but not Bluetooth, like treadmills and entertainment systems on airplanes. The Elite 10 Gen 2 comes in various colors which all have a soft, matte finish that looks sleek without feeling slippery in the hand. The single LED indicator on the front of the case communicates remaining battery life and activity status, for example Bluetooth pairing, charging, and updating. The case can be charged via the included USB-C cable or on a Qi wireless charger. The buds will charge automatically while stored in the case and have a battery life of around 6 hours with ANC (active noise cancellation) enabled plus an additional 3.5 full charges from the case for a total of 27 hours of use or 36 hours with ANC off. The headphones power on and off automatically when removed or placed in the case, and you can view their individual power levels as well as that of the case in the app. It takes around 3 hours to fully charge the ear buds and case but only around 5 minutes to gain an hour's worth of use. The charging cable also comes with a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter, so it can be plugged into various audio-out ports for audio streaming; just press the button on the case after connecting it to a device, and you’ll hear a tone confirming that it’s connected. Since these ear buds use Bluetooth 5.3, streaming is lag-free for perfectly synced audio when watching video, and with Bluetooth Multipoint, you can connect with two audio source devices at the same time. The ear buds themselves have a lightweight, secure, and contoured fit. While I generally find ear buds start to hurt my ears after about an hour, the curved shape of the soft silicone EarGel sleeve along with the four sizes included allowed me to find a fit that was comfortable over longer listening sessions. They also sat securely in my ears during use, even during workouts, despite not penetrating very deep into the ear canal. They have an IP57 waterproof rating which can resist being submerged up to 30 minutes at a depth of 3ft, though the two-year warranty also protects against failure from dust and water. The default sound sculpting from these ear buds is slightly bright with full sounding but not rumbling bass. In general these sound clear and well-rounded with excellent sound placement and stereo separation. There are preset EQ profiles designed for things like speech, treble, and bass boost, or create your own custom EQ curve with 5 adjustable ranges from bass to treble. There is also a separate EQ setting for calls. With ANC activated constant droning noises around you are dampened fairly well with little to no hissing white noise when connected over Bluetooth. However, some line noise may be introduced when using the case as a transmitter. Alternatively, stay aware of your surroundings by enabling HearThrough (transparency) mode which allows you to listen to your surroundings while playing your music or podcast in the background. This mode also amplifies voices which helps if you're listening for announcements or having a conversation. Jabra’s Sound+ mobile app allows settings personalization including a custom name for your headset, enabling “spatial sound” (virtualized 3D surround sound) with or without head tracking, controls for calls and media like play/pause, track skipping, voice assistant trigger and switching ANC modes. Volume adjustments will always be executed using a 1-second press on the right and left ear buds to raise and lower volume respectively. However, note that the buttons on the outside of the earpiece have to be physically pressed in as they are not touch or swipe sensitive. Sidetone allows you to hear your own voice in the headset with adjustable volume during calls but can be turned off. Spatial sound works for games, movies, and music giving you an immersive feel by adding more depth and dimension. Just note that if you’re listening to Dolby Atmos content, you’ll want to turn spatial sound off as it can distort the intended audio placements and muddy the sound. I found the head tracking feature interesting since it adjusts the 3D soundscape as you turn and move your head, keeping instrumentation fixed in space, so for example, if you turn your head to the right the sound will move into your left earpiece which would be “facing” the audio source. However, note that if you face a different direction for more than 5 seconds, the soundstage will move and re-center around you. With head tracking off, the sound maintains directionality and spatial positioning relative to you so will always sound the same even if you move about. The ear pieces can be used individually by simply leaving the second one in the case, though you may need to change your phone’s settings for stereo mixing, and you won’t have access to the unused ear piece’s physical controls. For voice assistant options I was able to select Google or Android default, like Gemini, but not Alexa; on iOS devices, you should be able to select Siri. You can quickly activate the voice assistant by double-clicking the left button. These headphones have calm soothing voice prompts which are clear but a bit low volume when you're listening to something. The headset employs Jabra’s PeakStop hearing protection protocols to prevent acoustic shocks that may damage your hearing. It can also serve as a white noise machine, producing an endless loop of relaxing sounds like songbirds, waterfall, waves, etc. ‘Find my Jabra’ can help you track your headphones by displaying its last known location on a map (requires access to mobile GPS data). Overall, the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 is a comfortable and versatile set of true wireless ear buds that work well in variety of situations from listening to your jam during a workout, to watching streaming content or taking calls on-the-go. Noise Cancelling and HearThrough performance are both quite good, and you'll be able to use the case for streaming wired connections. The battery life is fair, but can last you all day so long as you take breaks to put them in the case to charge.

Introduction Jabra has been in the audio business for a while now, and they have a varied selection of headphones. Going in I already have an older pair of Jabra headphones, so I’m familiar with the sound+ app. What comes in the box? Out of the box you get the headphones, case, a USB-C to 3.5mm jack, and extra/different sized silicone plugs. Minor wins The app is still simple; which is great. The interface is easy to navigate, and it really does have some extra nice features such as “find my headphones,” a battery status, etc. Pairing the headphones to your phone via the app takes a few minutes. Major wins The headphones look great. I especially like the white/cream color. The case can recharge wirelessly, so for me, the USB-C to USB-A/C cable that’s not included for recharging is a secondary means of case recharging. Usage Once I paired the headphones, I began playing with the options and settings. One of the newer features on this headphone is the spatial sound. This is a really nice feature that makes you feel like you’re immersed/surrounded by the music/audio, whatever it is that you’re listening to. A sub feature on the spatial sound is head tracking. For me, this is sort of weird. Head tracking allows the music to remain “in front of you at all times.” What I mean by his is that if you’re listening to music and you turn your head to the right, the audio will be more pronounced on the left earphone. I found it pretty gimmicky, so I leave it off. You can choose from 6 music presets, or adjust the EQ to your liking. One of the nicer features is the soundscapes. There are relaxing sounds that are supposed to create a relaxing atmosphere. Using the provided USB-C to 3.5mm jack allows you to instantly pair the Elite 10’s to whatever you plugged the 3.5mm jack into. The case acts as a bridge. This is a really nice feature if you fly a lot. You can simply plug in the 3.5mm jack in and you can use your wireless headphones to watch a movie or listen to music. I thought it would be a silly gimmick, but it’s a fast and quick way to use your headphones without pairing it via Bluetooth. The headphones are comfortable. I had them on for about 3 hours straight, and I didn’t experience any major discomfort. The touch functions on the headphones are simple. You have a few simple options in regards to music and calls. Minor issues My current Jabra headphones have a case that can stand. It really is a minor thing, It’s disappointing to see that the Elite 10’s case can only be laid down. Major issues The ANC is hit or miss for me. You can toggle the ANC (Noice cancelling) by pressing on the left earphone button. You can also turn it on/off on the app. Anyway, the issue is that once I turn ANC on, I hear the difference immediately, however, the ANC turns off automatically and goes to “off” setting about 3 seconds later. The three options you have by default is “off, hear through, and ANC.” I’ve tried multiple times, and I get the same result. So I’m not if this is just an issue with my headphones, or is this a widespread issue, and it’ll be patched with a firmware update. As for now, I don’t use the Elite 10’s for noise cancelling. Primarily for Those looking for a new pair of headphones or replacing ones from a few years ago. Probably not for Those who purchased a good pair of headphones within the last year. All in all The Elite 10’s are a nice pair of headphones. The big issue was the ANC not functioning properly. Aside from that, the audio is great, the case charges wirelessly, and the app has a bevy of nice features. I would recommend this, as long as there’s an update to the ANC issue soon.