Powerbeats Pro Vs. Jabra Elite 5 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite 5 IP55

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Powerbeats Pro'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 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 more comfortable to move with.

Jabra Elite 5, at 10g weigh less 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 should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Powerbeats Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Jabra Elite 5 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro 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

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Jabra Elite 5 and Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, 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 producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Jabra Elite 5 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

The Powerbeats Pro have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which means 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce 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 a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Powerbeats Pro can produce a juicier bass than the Jabra Elite 5

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 5 20,000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

The Powerbeats Pro's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly 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 equal to that of the Powerbeats Pro . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Elite 5 27hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Powerbeats Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 requires 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

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 earbuds, you just put down on a supported 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 indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.

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

Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Jabra Elite 5 have 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 enables 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

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 a similar 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 , 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.

While the Jabra Elite 5 microphones are 6, more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while 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 amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 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 earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

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

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite 5 2Years

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The 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 ✗

The Jabra Elite 5 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

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

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