Jabra - Elite 5 True Wireless Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling In-ear Headphones - Titanium Black

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• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Best earpods

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  I love this ones better that samsungs, one you can use any of them at any time, I never know Yntil by mistske put them in my wires rechagable pad, and they charge wireless, sound is amazing

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  Posted 9 months ago by anzudrako

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  A decent choice among mid-range wireless earbuds!

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  TLDR: To start off this review, I just want to begin with the honest qualifier that in a vacuum where these earbuds are the only available wireless earbuds available, the Jabra Elite 5 earbuds are excellent. However, in an abundant market of excellent earbuds made by a wide variety of manufacturers, these Jabra Elite 5 earbuds are absolutely average wireless earbuds in almost every metric that comes to mind. The price: average. The build quality: average. Noise canceling: average. Audio quality: Average. Altogether, just some very average and generally unoffensive, yet uninspired earbuds in the market in 2024. Unboxing and set up was not the best experience I have had with a set of earbuds in any recent reviews. The earbuds were packed up nicely in sustainable, earth friendly packing materials. Setting up the headphones was actually rather a bother. When I first pulled the earbuds out of their case, I was annoyed to find a feature some manufactures implement of placing a plastic protection film over the earbuds that prevents them from making contact with the charging contacts in the case. As such, I had to peel these off and charge the earbuds before I even got to get my review started. Admittedly, the charging was quick, but then I came to my next nuisance of having annoyances with getting it paired to my iPhone. I have reviewed over half a dozen types of higher end wireless earbuds in the last year or two. In that time, I have found most earbuds to be highly intuitive to connect to my phone. These ones were not. After a few stubborn attempts, I finally capitulated and followed the instructions to download the Jabra Sound+ app. Once I had the app installed and running, I was able to follow the instructions and get the earbuds connected to my phone. The app is actually decent. It is very straightforward to navigate and has some good offerings in the way of customizing these earbuds to suit your preferences, including the audio balance in the form of the “Music Presets” widget. I am generally a neutral or balanced audio guy, but I found that these earbuds sounded just a little bland on a neutral balance. The “Energize” music preset is the selection you want if you want to get a bit more out of these earbuds in the way of music audio quality. As soon as I did that, I began to enjoy an audio experience in all genres of music from rock to dubstep to country music that was far more dynamic and silken honey to the ears. The Sound of Silence sang by Disturbed’s David Draiman is represented beautifully by these earbuds. Breathe Again by Pop Evil kicks your teeth in at the drop at the 54 second mark in the song (which is why I love using that song for audio testing). Without Me by Eminem is awesome in these earbuds with the Energize music preset. Altogether, a great audio experience once adjustments in EQ were made via the presets! A cool feature that these Jabra Elite 5 earbuds boast via the Sound+ app is the ability to customize the strength of the Active Noise Canceling feature. This is a nice alternative to some earbuds that are all or nothing with their noise canceling. This means you could turn up the strength to max in a situation like a plane or bus commute or turn it down in a relatively quieter but chatty café. The maximum strength noise canceling is about equal in most respects to my old first gen Airpods Pro earbuds which is actually a major compliment as those were some of the best ANC earbuds in the business when they came out. The newest generation Airpods Pro are far better at noise canceling, however. The passthrough or “HearThrough” setting could probably use a firmware update. The microphone array on the earbuds just isn’t bringing enough audio through even on full strength and your own voice is muffled and your ears still sound plugged. Definitely needs an adjustment which I am certain can be accomplished over the air via a firmware update. Now, for some general housekeeping and observations to wrap up the review. The case is no larger than an Apple Airpods Pro case (fitted in a dbrand protective case). That is good as I already think that size case approaches the “too large for tight jeans” realm and therefore that is win for Jabra. The case itself is fine, bringing the total hours of use on the earbuds with charges to 28 hours and offering wireless and USB-C charging capability; perfectly suited to 2024 standards. The only flaws I want to point out is that the hinge of the lid is a little flexy and the lid itself is very thin when compared to other cases like the Airpods Pro case. This may present a concern for longevity if you are abusive to your earbuds case. The build quality of everything else including the earbuds themselves feels amazing. I love the tactile and perfectly tuned click of the Jabra Elite 5 buttons on each earbud. I can press them with relative ease and force without feeling like I am having to shove the earbud into my ear canal. Altogether, I feel that Jabra has added yet another decent, worthy of purchase earbud entry into their huge and convoluted inventory of options over the years. It is cool to see that this Danish company is keeping up with the advancement of wireless earbud technology and they are doing their part to keep up with the market movements with their lineup of products. Definitely consider these earbuds if you are not wanting to direct your dollars towards one of the bigger market shareholders and DEFINITELY consider these if they go on sale, they would be an amazing bargain at any price lower than listed retail! Thanks for reading and I hope this review has helped!

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  Posted 1 year ago by Bren

• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  Great Bang for your Buck Earbuds with ANC

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  I recently had the pleasure of trying out the new Jabra Elite 5 True Wireless Hybrid Active Noise Canceling In-ear Headphones - Titanium Black, and I must say, I'm genuinely impressed. Right out of the box, the Elite 5’s caught my attention was the size of the charging case. Way too often other companies make their case a tad bulky, which is not always ideal for just throwing them in your pocket, so kudos to Jabra for making a slim carrying case. The earbuds are lightweight and ergonomically designed, ensuring a comfortable fit even during extended wear. With multiple ear tip sizes included, finding the perfect fit was super easy for me, and I never felt any discomfort for prolonged use. I do recommend testing several ear tips, so you can get that perfect fit and seal for taking advantage of the ANC. The stock ear tips were too small for my ears, which caused background sound to bleed in and ANC didn't sound great, but when I put on the bigger ear tips the seal was much better and did not experience any sound bleed. When it comes to sound quality, the Jabra Elite 5 truly delivers. The audio is clear, balanced, and detailed, offering an immersive listening experience across various genres of music. The bass isn't the best but you will never really get strong punchy Bass with earbuds, and the mids and highs are well-defined, creating a good sound profile. One of the standout features of these earbuds is the ANC (active noise cancellation) technology. It basically minimizes and blocks out background noise, allowing you to enjoy your music, podcasts, videos or calls without distractions. This feature is a must have and in my opinion you shouldn't buy earbuds that don't have ANC. The best way to truly take advantage of ANC is when flying and having the ability to block out all the background noise on a plane. It also comes with in ear detection where if you take the earbud out, it will pause whatever you are listening to. And it allows you to listen with just one earbud in, which is nice for an office environment. Battery life is another aspect where the Elite 5 excels. The earbuds offer up to 7 hours of playback on a single charge, and the charging case provides an additional 24 hours, ensuring that you will not run out of juice when you’re on the go. Quick charging support is also a welcome addition, allowing for rapid charging when needed, along with wireless charging. In terms of connectivity, the earbuds utilize Bluetooth 5.2 technology, providing a stable and seamless connection with my devices. Pairing was straightforward and hassle-free, and I haven't encountered any dropouts or connectivity issues during my usage. Pairing is super easy, just download the The Jabra Sound+ app from your app store and follow the step-by-step guide to pair them to your smart device.With in the app you can further enhance the listening experience with the wide range of customization options and features. From adjusting the EQ settings to activating the HearThrough mode, which lets you hear ambient sounds without removing the earbuds. The app provides added flexibility and control over your listening experience. However, the Jabra Elite 5 is not without its minor drawbacks. The physical touch buttons on the earbuds can be a little cumbersome because you are having to click a button which pushes the earbuds into your ear a little bit, causing you to have to readjust the earbud in your ear. Then there's no way to control volume straight from the earbuds, where a touch sensitive swipe up or down on the earbud would have been a nice addition, but I realize for the size and the price point of these earbuds it might have been hard to implement. Overall, the Jabra Elite 5 True Wireless Hybrid Active Noise Canceling In-ear Headphones offer fantastic value for money. With their impressive sound quality, active noise cancellation, long battery life, and user-friendly features, they have quickly become my go-to daily drivers for my audio entertainment and communication. If you're on a budget you can’t go wrong in picking up these earbuds.

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  Posted 1 year ago by Ian L