Overall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Jabra Elite 5 | JBL Endurance Peak 3 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP55 | IP68 |
weight | 10g | 25g | |
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 | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 102dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 27hours | 40hours | |
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 | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
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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IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP68, the JBL Endurance Peak 3's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and of liquids that they are protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water, ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible. Conditions should be more severe than for numeral 7..
Compared to the JBL Endurance Peak 3, Jabra Elite 5 have a rating of IP55 meaning that
JBL Endurance Peak 3 has a higher dust resistance than Jabra Elite 5
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Endurance Peak 3 has a higher liquid rating than Jabra Elite 5
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a weight of 25g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Jabra Elite 5, at 10g
weigh less than the JBL Endurance Peak 3 with a difference -15g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak 3 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Jabra Elite 5 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 have sweat resistance
Jabra Elite 5's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Endurance Peak 3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Endurance Peak 3's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Jabra Elite 5 and JBL Endurance Peak 3 have stereo speakers
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 generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Jabra Elite 5 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.
Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 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 produce better quality sound.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
JBL Endurance Peak 3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Endurance Peak 3's measurement is 102dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3'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 JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Endurance Peak 3's case is said to have a charge of 40 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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,
less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 13 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak 3's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Jabra Elite 5 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 3
The Jabra Elite 5, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 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 device and case.
Jabra Elite 5 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Jabra Elite 5 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 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.
Jabra Elite 5 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 3
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Jabra Elite 5 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 3
JBL Endurance Peak 3 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 will work well 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 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.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 have 4 microphones.
The Jabra Elite 5 microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 support the find earbuds feature.
Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 5 also support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the JBL Endurance Peak 3, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 5 also have a control panel on them.
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.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Jabra Elite 5 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Jabra Elite 5 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.