Jlab Go Air Vs. Jabra Elite 5 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite 5 IP55

JLab Go Air IP44

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

Having a value of IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating for solids indicates that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire, 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, Jabra Elite 5 have a rating of IP55 meaning that JLab Go Air has a lower dust resistance than Jabra Elite 5 and that of liquids is that, JLab Go Air has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 5

Weight

Jabra Elite 5 10g

JLab Go Air 10g

The JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.

The Jabra Elite 5, at 10g have the same weight as the JLab Go Air

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Jabra Elite 5 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air 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

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air 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 Elite 5 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

The Jabra Elite 5 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JLab Go Air sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

JLab Go Air 8mm

The JLab Go Air have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the device.

Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JLab Go Air by 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite 5 20Hz

JLab Go Air 20Hz

The JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, 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

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 5 20,000Hz

JLab Go Air 20,000Hz

JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

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

Sound Pressure Level

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

JLab Go Air 103dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air's measurement is 103dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

JLab Go Air 5hours

The JLab Go Air's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 by 4 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Elite 5 27hours

JLab Go Air 15hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Go Air's case is said to have a full charge of 15 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 by 12 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Elite 5 2hours

JLab Go Air 1.5hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Jabra Elite 5 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of JLab Go Air by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Jabra Elite 5, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JLab Go Air have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Jabra Elite 5 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Jabra Elite 5 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 5 v5.2

JLab Go Air v5

JLab Go Air have Bluetooth version of 5, 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 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite 5 10meters

JLab Go Air 10meters

The JLab Go Air have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Jabra Elite 5 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Go Air

Has Aac

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Jabra Elite 5 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 Elite 5 will work well with your MacBook. If you intend 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Jabra Elite 5 6only

JLab Go Air 2only

JLab Go Air have 2 microphones.

Jabra Elite 5 microphones are 6, more than that of JLab Go Air by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Mic Sensitivity

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

JLab Go Air -38dBV/Pa

The JLab Go Air microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The magnitude 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 voice that the microphone can recognize.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The Jabra Elite 5 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JLab Go Air, 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.

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite 5 2Years

JLab Go Air 2Years

JLab Go Air 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 .

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Jabra Elite 5 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The Jabra Elite 5 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

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