Jlab Go Air Pop Vs. Jabra Elite 5 Review

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank 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 say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the JLab Go Air Pop's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means 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 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 better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Jabra Elite 5, at 10g are heavier than the JLab Go Air Pop by of 2.6g True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Go Air Pop are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds . Jabra Elite 5 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds . JLab Go Air Pop have sweat resistance Jabra Elite 5's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc JLab Go Air Pop 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 Jabra Elite 5 also have stereo speakers JLab Go Air Pop sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The JLab Go Air Pop have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound made by the device.

Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets , 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 mean that they produce better quality sound. The JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies 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 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 component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble SPL, is the pressure level of sound, 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. 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 the JLab Go Air Pop's case is said to have a charge of 24 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.

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 highly adivsable 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, less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 0.2 hours JLab Go Air Pop have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.

Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case. Jabra Elite 5 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. JLab Go Air Pop have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Jabra Elite 5 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. JLab Go Air Pop have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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, newer than that of JLab Go Air Pop . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JLab Go Air Pop have a 10meters distance to connect 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 a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Go Air Pop will work well with your iPad.

If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, 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 result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The JLab Go Air Pop microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa.

The extent of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up. The JLab Go Air Pop support fast charging.

Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.

Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be 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 earbuds. The Jabra Elite 5 also have this function.

It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The JLab Go Air Pop, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Jabra Elite 5 also have a control panel on them.

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. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. 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 through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Jabra Elite 5 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The JLab Go Air Pop come with a special pouch.

Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them. Jabra Elite 5 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.