A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Reflect Aero TWS IP68

Jabra Elite 5 IP55

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP55, the Jabra Elite 5's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes 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 of liquids 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.

Compared to the Jabra Elite 5, JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a rating of IP68 meaning that Jabra Elite 5 has a lower dust resistance than JBL Reflect Aero TWS and that of liquids is that, JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than Jabra Elite 5

Weight

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 13g

Jabra Elite 5 10g

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

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g weigh more than the Jabra Elite 5 with a difference of 3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 5 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 are resistant to sweat

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS and Jabra Elite 5 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Jabra Elite 5 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6.8mm

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 0.8mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20Hz

Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20000Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20000Hz

Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 99dB/mW

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Reflect Aero TWS's measurement is 99dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 8hours

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

The Jabra Elite 5's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is less than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 16hours

Jabra Elite 5 27hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Jabra Elite 5's case has a charge of 27 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 11 hours

Charge Time

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 1.5hours

Jabra Elite 5 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 5's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Reflect Aero TWS v5.2

Jabra Elite 5 v5.2

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 10meters

Jabra Elite 5 10meters

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5

Has Aac

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite 5 will work well 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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6only

Jabra Elite 5 6only

Jabra Elite 5 have 6 microphones.

While the JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

Jabra Elite 5 2Years

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 following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Reflect Aero TWS	Jabra Elite 5
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP68	IP55
	weight	13g	10g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	6.8mm	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	99dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	27hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
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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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

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

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

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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