Jabra Elite 5
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
JLab Go Air Pop
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Jabra Elite 5 | JLab Go Air Pop |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP55 | IPX4 |
weight | 10g | 7.4g | |
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 | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 103dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 27hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 2.2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.1 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -42dBV/Pa | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
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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IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the JLab Go Air Pop's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
Compared to the JLab Go Air Pop, 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,
Jabra Elite 5 has a higher liquid rating than JLab Go Air Pop
JLab Go Air Pop have a weight of 7.4g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
Jabra Elite 5, at 10g
are heavier than the JLab Go Air Pop by of 2.6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Go Air Pop are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Jabra Elite 5 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
JLab Go Air Pop are resistant to sweat
Jabra Elite 5's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JLab Go Air Pop have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Go Air Pop's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Jabra Elite 5 and JLab Go Air Pop have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
Jabra Elite 5 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
JLab Go Air Pop stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
JLab Go Air Pop driver unit is 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 determines the sound produced by the earbuds.
Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets
, a common assumption 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air Pop's measurement is 103dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
JLab Go Air Pop's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 JLab Go Air Pop by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Go Air Pop's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Jabra Elite 5's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours,
more than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 3 hours
It takes 2.2 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air Pop's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Jabra Elite 5 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 0.2 hours
Jabra Elite 5, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.
The JLab Go Air Pop have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Jabra Elite 5 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The JLab Go Air Pop support 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 laptops, phones, and tablets.
JLab Go Air Pop have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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 JLab Go Air Pop
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
JLab Go Air Pop have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Jabra Elite 5 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JLab Go Air Pop
JLab Go Air Pop 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 JLab Go Air Pop will work fine with your MacBook. 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.
JLab Go Air Pop have 2 microphones.
Jabra Elite 5 microphones are 6,
more than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The JLab Go Air Pop microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can recognize.
The Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The JLab Go Air Pop support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
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 just thirty minutes.
The JLab Go Air Pop have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Jabra Elite 5 also have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the JLab Go Air Pop, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Jabra Elite 5 too have a control panel on them.
The JLab Go Air Pop 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 JLab Go Air Pop
.
The JLab Go Air Pop have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Jabra Elite 5 too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
JLab Go Air Pop come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.
Jabra Elite 5 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.