Powerbeats Pro Vs. Jabra Elite 7 Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite 7 Pro IP57

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring 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.

Compared to the Powerbeats Pro, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 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 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Powerbeats Pro

Weight

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10.8g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

The Powerbeats Pro have a weight of 20.3g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g weigh less than the Powerbeats Pro by -9.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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 matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro are resistant to sweat

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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 7 Pro and Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro, and Powerbeats Pro have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 6mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

Powerbeats Pro have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20Hz

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

The Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Powerbeats Pro produce a juicier bass than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20,000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro'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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 24hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

This is given by the vendor, and Powerbeats Pro's case is said to have a 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 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, equal to that of the Powerbeats Pro

Charge Time

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, 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 7 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and case.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 7 Pro v5.2

Powerbeats Pro v5

The Powerbeats Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Powerbeats Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Powerbeats Pro

Has Aac

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro 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 Powerbeats Pro 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8only

Powerbeats Pro 2only

The Powerbeats Pro have 2 microphones.

While the Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8, more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 6 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8,000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Jabra Elite 7 Pro support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Elite 7 Pro	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP57	IPX4
	weight	10.8g	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	20,000Hz	✗
POWER	battery life	9hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	24hours
	charge time	✗	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	8only	2only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	highest mic frequency	8,000Hz	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✗
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Powerbeats Pro Vs. Jabra Elite 7 Pro Review In Detail

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

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Highest Mic Frequency

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included