A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite 7 Pro IP57

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the BLX Earbuds Gen 1's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the BLX Earbuds Gen 1, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety and that of liquids is that, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 7 Pro

Weight

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10.8g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a weight of 44.5g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g weigh less than the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 by -33.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 are resistant to sweat

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have stereo speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 1meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that you are likely to lose the functionality of your device. Devices that can withstand more water pressure are better for diving.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 6mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20Hz

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20000Hz

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 9hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is 4.5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is more than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 1 by 4.5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 24hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and BLX Earbuds Gen 1's case has a full charge of 13.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 1 by 10.5 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Battery Power

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mAh

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery power is 40mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 7 Pro v5.2

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 1 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the BLX Earbuds Gen 1

Has Aac

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 2only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have 2 microphones.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8, more than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 1 by 6 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8000Hz, high frequencies are best for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Elite 7 Pro	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP57	IPX4
	weight	10.8g	44.5g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
	waterproof depth rating	1meters	✗
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	6mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	9hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	13.5hours
	charge time	✗	1hours
	battery power	✗	40mAh
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	2only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	highest mic frequency	8000Hz	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Highest Mic Frequency

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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