A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite 5 IP55

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IP55, the Jabra Elite 5's rating for solids indicates 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 the second number of 5 means that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.

In comparison to the Jabra Elite 5, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite 5 has a higher liquid rating than BLX Earbuds Gen 1

Weight

Jabra Elite 5 10g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

The Jabra Elite 5 have a weight of 10g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1, at 44.5g weigh more than the Jabra Elite 5 by of 34.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 5 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 have sweat resistance

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both BLX Earbuds Gen 1 and Jabra Elite 5 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Jabra Elite 5 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite 5 20Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20Hz

Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 5 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20000Hz

The Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

The Jabra Elite 5's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is less than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 4.5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Elite 5 27hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Jabra Elite 5's case is said to have a full charge of 27 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours, less than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 13.5 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Elite 5 2hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 5's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 1 hours

Battery Power

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mAh

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

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Jabra Elite 5, 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 5 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and charging case.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Jabra Elite 5 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 5 v5.2

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

Jabra Elite 5 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.1, older than that of Jabra Elite 5 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite 5 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 10meters

The Jabra Elite 5 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5

Has Aac

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite 5 will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning 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.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

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Number Of Microphones

Jabra Elite 5 6only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 2only

Jabra Elite 5 have 6 microphones.

While the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 microphones are 2, less than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Jabra Elite 5 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

With the Jabra Elite 5, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite 5 2Years

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Jabra Elite 5 have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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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

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

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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Category	Features	Jabra Elite 5	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	IPX4
	weight	10g	44.5g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
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	27hours	13.5hours
	charge time	2hours	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	6only	2only
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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