A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite 5 ip55

Mpow Flame S ipX7

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

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 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, Mpow Flame S have a rating of IPX7 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Mpow Flame S has a higher liquid rating than Jabra Elite 5

Weight

Jabra Elite 5 10g

Mpow Flame S ✗

Jabra Elite 5 have a weight of 10g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 5 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 have sweat resistance

Mpow Flame S'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 5 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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 Mpow Flame S also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

ANC utilises 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 counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

Jabra Elite 5 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Mpow Flame S too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both Mpow Flame S, and Jabra Elite 5 have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Jabra Elite 5 have a unit size of 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 corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite 5 20hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 5 20,000hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

Mpow Flame S 12hours

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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Mpow Flame S's battery life is more than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Elite 5 27hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

Charge Time

Jabra Elite 5 2hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

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 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 5 v5.2

Mpow Flame S v5

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

Mpow Flame S has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Jabra Elite 5 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite 5 10meters

Mpow Flame S 10meters

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

Mpow Flame S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5

Has Aac

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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 the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite 5 will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Mpow Flame S 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.

Has Ldac

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Has Aptx Low Latency

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S support APTX Low Latency, a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag for example when playing games.

Has Aptx Hd

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Jabra Elite 5 6only

Mpow Flame S ✗

Jabra Elite 5 have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Mpow Flame S support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S too support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite 5 2years

Mpow Flame S ✗

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 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Mpow Flame S too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

Mpow Flame S too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Elite 5	Mpow Flame S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ip55	ipX7
	weight	10g	✗
	has no wires or cables	✓	✗
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	6mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20hz	✗
	highest frequency	20,000hz	✗
POWER	battery life	9hours	12hours
	battery life of charging case	27hours	✗
	charge time	2hours	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
	has aptx low latency	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	✗
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✗	✓
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	✓	✓
	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

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

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Low Latency

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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