A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL LIVE 300 IPX5

Jabra Elite 5 IP55

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

Having a value of IPX5, the JBL LIVE 300's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value 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.

Compared to the JBL LIVE 300, Jabra Elite 5 have a rating of IP55 meaning 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 that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

JBL LIVE 300 65.7g

Jabra Elite 5 10g

The JBL LIVE 300 have a weight of 65.7g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Jabra Elite 5, at 10g weigh less than the JBL LIVE 300 with a difference -55.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL LIVE 300 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Jabra Elite 5 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 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 An Earbud Foam

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

An earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL LIVE 300 have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 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.

Both Jabra Elite 5 and JBL LIVE 300 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

The Jabra Elite 5 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device music from leaking out .

Both Jabra Elite 5, and JBL LIVE 300 have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL LIVE 300 5.8mm

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

JBL LIVE 300 have a unit size of 5.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.

Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 0.2mm , a common assumption 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL LIVE 300 20Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20Hz

The JBL LIVE 300's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates 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 implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL LIVE 300 20000Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20000Hz

JBL LIVE 300's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL LIVE 300 95dB/mW

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL LIVE 300's measurement is 95dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

JBL LIVE 300 6hours

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

The JBL LIVE 300's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. 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 more than that of JBL LIVE 300 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 a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL LIVE 300 14hours

Jabra Elite 5 27hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL LIVE 300's case has a charge of 14 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Jabra Elite 5's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours, more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 13 hours

Charge Time

JBL LIVE 300 2hours

Jabra Elite 5 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL LIVE 300's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Jabra Elite 5 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300

Battery Power

JBL LIVE 300 60mAh

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

JBL LIVE 300's battery power is 60mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Jabra Elite 5 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

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

Bluetooth Version

JBL LIVE 300 v5

Jabra Elite 5 v5.2

JBL LIVE 300 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Jabra Elite 5 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of JBL LIVE 300 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL LIVE 300 10meters

Jabra Elite 5 10meters

JBL LIVE 300 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Jabra Elite 5 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300

Has Aac

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 support AAC, a codec that is 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 JBL LIVE 300 will work well with your iPhone. If you intend 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

JBL LIVE 300 2only

Jabra Elite 5 6only

JBL LIVE 300 have 2 microphones.

The Jabra Elite 5 microphones are 6, more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 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, 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.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

The JBL LIVE 300 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Supports Fast Charging

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. It's very 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 just thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

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

Warranty Period

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

Jabra Elite 5 2Years

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

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Jabra Elite 5 also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

Jabra Elite 5 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL LIVE 300	Jabra Elite 5
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IP55
	weight	65.7g	10g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✗	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	5.8mm	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	95dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	6hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	14hours	27hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	battery power	60mAh	✗
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	6only
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	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

Sweat Resistance

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

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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