IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents 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 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. The Jabra Elite 5 have a weight of 10g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 5 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Jabra Elite 5 have sweat resistance
JBL Tour Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Jabra Elite 5 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 JBL Tour Pro 2 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Jabra Elite 5 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
Jabra Elite 5 stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Jabra Elite 5 have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds. 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
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 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 playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Jabra Elite 5's case is said to have a charge of 27 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge 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
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 5's battery.
It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. Jabra Elite 5, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
Jabra Elite 5 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The 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 support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
Jabra Elite 5 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, 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. 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
Jabra Elite 5 support AAC, a codec 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 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 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. 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. 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 record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
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 Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the JBL Tour Pro 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
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 too support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Jabra Elite 5, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. JBL Tour Pro 2 also have a control panel on them. 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.
Jabra Elite 5 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. JBL Tour Pro 2 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
Jabra Elite 5 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them. JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
