If performing loud tasks or in a loud environment (such as mowing the lawn) would these earbuds (1) block out the background noise and (2) allow clarity during phone calls despite background noise? null

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RobDiesel · Accepted Answer

There are no buds on the market that will block out lawnmower noise to the caller you’re talking to. The only ones that can help you there are the BlueParrott S450xt stereo Bluetooth headset. They’re over-the-ear headphones with a boom mic that you use to talk. I’m a truck driver and use these for work, and I can speak to someone while standing in front of my truck with the hood open and fan blowing while windy outside and we can hear each other using “inside voices.” Oh and music doesn’t sound terrible through them either. 
But, Earbuds at best can block out outside noise to your ears for good music quality, but will only block out commuter noise for the caller, such as walking through a busy section of the city or subway noise.

ITUser · Answer

They will reduce the noise, but with something as loud as a lawn mower it is unlikely they will fully block it. As a point of reference when biking, if noise pass through is turned off, there is very little wind noise. It is unlikely there will be clarity during a phone call with a lawn mower as there is nothing to block the noise from the microphones, though they do block a little. In any case, this question / answer combination would likely apply to just about any earbuds.

Answered by ITUser 7 years ago

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Jabra · Answer

Hello - The Jabra Elite 65t has wind noise protection and ambient noise reduction (provided by its 4-microphone technology), so the earbuds are built to reduce everyday background noise in your calls, like wind or people talking while passing by you. Therefore, you will probably experience significant background noise in calls when mowing the lawn with the earbuds. You may find that they do reduce this noise enough for you to enjoy the audio you are listening to, however. If you need a recommendation for a device that will suit your needs for this kind of activity, feel free to reach out to our support team: https://www.jabra.com/ServiceMenu/contact/ContactJabraSupport/ContactJabraSupportConsumer. Thank you for your question!

Answered by Jabra 7 years ago

Stormin · Answer

It blocks a lot of noise. If you want to hear background noises you can go on the jabra app and select hear through in case you need to be somewhat alert of your surroundings.

dssw · Answer

I honestly wouldn’t recommend mowing and talking on the phone with these. The person will hear the lawn mower and not you

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