Jabra Evolve2 Buds Vs. Jabra Elite 5 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Evolve2 Buds IP54

Jabra Elite 5 IP55

IP ratings is the level of protection given 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 say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP54, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds'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 of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the Jabra Evolve2 Buds, Jabra Elite 5 have a rating of IP55 meaning that they both have the same rating against dust and that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite 5 has a higher liquid rating than Jabra Evolve2 Buds

Weight

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 10.8g

Jabra Elite 5 10g

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a weight of 10.8g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Jabra Elite 5, at 10g are lighter than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds with a difference -0.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Evolve2 Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Jabra Elite 5 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds are resistant to sweat

Jabra Elite 5's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Jabra Elite 5 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

ANC makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and 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 therefore "diluting" the noise.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

The Jabra Elite 5 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds and Jabra Elite 5 operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Jabra Elite 5, and Jabra Evolve2 Buds have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 6mm

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, making both devices similar in how loud their sound can get , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20Hz

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds'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 makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20,000Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20,000Hz

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 10hours

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Jabra Elite 5's battery life is less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 21hours

Jabra Elite 5 27hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's case is said to have a full charge of 21 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.

Jabra Elite 5's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours, more than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 6 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 2hours

Jabra Elite 5 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Jabra Elite 5 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

Jabra Elite 5 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Jabra Elite 5 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Jabra Elite 5 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Evolve2 Buds v5.2

Jabra Elite 5 v5.2

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Jabra Elite 5 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20meters

Jabra Elite 5 10meters

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a 20meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Jabra Elite 5 have a maximum range of 10meters, less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 10meters

Has Aac

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 Evolve2 Buds will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Jabra Elite 5 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 Evolve2 Buds 6only

Jabra Elite 5 6only

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have 6 microphones.

The Jabra Elite 5 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 8,000Hz

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 80Hz

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz, low frequencies are best for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

The Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 2only

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Jabra Elite 5 too support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

With the Jabra Evolve2 Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The Jabra Elite 5 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 2Years

Jabra Elite 5 2Years

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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.

If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Jabra Elite 5 have a warranty period of 2Years, equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds .

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Jabra Elite 5 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Jabra Elite 5 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Evolve2 Buds	Jabra Elite 5
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IP55
	weight	10.8g	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	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	10hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	21hours	27hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	20meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	highest mic frequency	8,000Hz	✗
	lowest mic frequency	80Hz	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jabra Evolve2 Buds Vs. Jabra Elite 5 Review In Detail

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

Highest Mic Frequency

Lowest Mic Frequency

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included