A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite 5 IP55

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number 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).

Scoring IP55, the Jabra Elite 5's rating is read as, the first number 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.

Weight

Jabra Elite 5 10g

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

The Jabra Elite 5 have a weight of 10g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 5 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.

JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 are resistant to sweat

JBL Tour Pro 2'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 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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 Tour Pro 2 and Jabra Elite 5 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

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

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both JBL Tour Pro 2, and Jabra Elite 5 have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

JBL Tour Pro 2 10mm

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 makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.

JBL Tour Pro 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 4mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite 5 20Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20Hz

The Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 5 20000Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20000Hz

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

JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 10hours

The Jabra Elite 5's battery life is 9 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not 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 5 27hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 30hours

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

JBL Tour Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 3 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Elite 5 2hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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.

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine 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 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 5 v5.2

JBL Tour Pro 2 v5.3

The 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.

JBL Tour Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of Jabra Elite 5 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite 5 10meters

JBL Tour Pro 2 10meters

Jabra Elite 5 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

JBL Tour Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5

Has Aac

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 support AAC, a codec 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.

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 , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 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

JBL Tour Pro 2 6only

Jabra Elite 5 have 6 microphones.

While the JBL Tour Pro 2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Tour Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite 5 2Years

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

JBL Tour Pro 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Elite 5	JBL Tour Pro 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	✗
	weight	10g	✗
	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	10mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	9hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	27hours	30hours
	charge time	2hours	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✗	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	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 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

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

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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