A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite 5 IP55

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

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

Having a value of IPX4, the Powerbeats Pro's rating for solids indicates 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.

In comparison to the Powerbeats Pro, 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, Powerbeats Pro has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 5

Weight

Jabra Elite 5 10g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

Powerbeats Pro have a weight of 20.3g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.

Jabra Elite 5, at 10g are lighter than the Powerbeats Pro with a difference -10.3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Powerbeats Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .

Jabra Elite 5 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have sweat resistance

Jabra Elite 5's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Powerbeats Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Jabra Elite 5 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The Jabra Elite 5 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling 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.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

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

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

The Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.

Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Powerbeats Pro by 6mm , many people have a misconception 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 imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite 5 20Hz

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

The Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies 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 Powerbeats Pro can produce a juicier bass than the Jabra Elite 5

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 5 20000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

Powerbeats Pro's battery life is 9 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 requires fewer chargings.

Jabra Elite 5's battery life is equal to that of the Powerbeats Pro . Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Powerbeats Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life 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 Powerbeats Pro by 3 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Elite 5 2hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro'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 Powerbeats Pro by 1.3 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Jabra Elite 5 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 5 v5.2

Powerbeats Pro v5

The Powerbeats Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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 Powerbeats Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite 5 10meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

The Powerbeats Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Jabra Elite 5 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Powerbeats Pro

Has Aac

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro 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 Powerbeats Pro will work well with your iPad. 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.

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

Jabra Elite 5 6only

Powerbeats Pro 2only

Powerbeats Pro have 2 microphones.

The Jabra Elite 5 microphones are 6, more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Jabra Elite 5 too support fast charging. This kind is 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 thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

Jabra Elite 5 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite 5 2Years

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Jabra Elite 5 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Jabra Elite 5 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Elite 5	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	IPX4
	weight	10g	20.3g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	6mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
POWER	battery life	9hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	27hours	24hours
	charge time	2hours	0.7hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	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

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

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

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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