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Jabra Tour Review

An outstanding hands-free speakerphone for your car

• Excellent battery life
• Clear audio at both ends
• Very easy to setup
• Can't control audio playback

Key Specifications

• Review Price: £85.00
• Up to 20 hours talk time, 40 hours standby time; Noise cancelling mic; Supports two simultaneous Bluetooth connections; Bluetooth 3.0

What is the Jabra Tour?

The Jabra Tour is the answer to several problems. It’s a Bluetooth 3.0 hands-free speakerphone that clips onto your car’s sun visor. It lets you make and receive calls, can act as a speaker for clearer GPS instructions and supports most phone’s voice control systems. It also supports two simultaneous Bluetooth connections, so you can pair more than one phone. That’s a lot of boxes ticked for £85.

Jabra Tour: Design & Setup

There’s nothing remarkable about the Jabra Tour’s design, but everything is as it needs to be. Volume controls flank each side of the bottom edge, there’s a call button at the top and a button on the silver ring in the middle activates your phone’s voice controls. It clips securely onto your sun visor, and there’s even a mic mute button on one side. It’s all very neat and tidy.

It’s incredibly easy to setup, too. Unlike many Bluetooth devices that rely on a variety of unintelligible flashing lights and noises to tell you things, the Jabra Tour has voice guidance. It confirms if you’re paired or not by announcing “Connected” or “Not Connected”; it tells you how much battery life in hours; it guides you through pairing with the device – it even tells you what code (0000) is if needed. It also announces the name of anyone calling, so you don’t have to have your phone in sight to decide if you want to take the call.

It takes all the stress and confusion out of using it, which is incredibly reassuring. You’re never left wondering whether it’s actually made a connection or not. SEE ALSO: iPhone 6 release date, news, rumours and price

Jabra Tour: Performance

The Jabra Tour makes a great first impression and builds on its great design when you begin using it.

Making and taking calls is straightforward – you can make calls using your phone’s voice recognition, and you can accept and reject calls with voice commands so you never have to take your hands off the wheel.

Call quality is excellent. The built-in 3-watt speaker is loud, clear and precise. There are two microphones inside the Jabra Tour that, combined with digital processing, ensure very good call quality at both ends. We’ve been using the Jabra Tour for weeks without any complaints from recipients no matter how noisy the cabin.

Indeed, the only time the mics really struggle is when trying to use a phone’s voice system (Siri on an iPhone 4S in this case) when travelling on the motorway. Here the higher road noise made more complicated actions, such as sending messages, too unreliable. It was still accurate enough to make calls, however, and at lower speeds we managed to perform most functions (and send text messages) with little trouble.

The final impressive point is the battery life. Jabra quotes up to 20 hours of talk time and 40 days (yes days) of standby time. It’s enough that you won’t need to charge it often, in fact we’ve yet to do so since we started using it. Moreover, while there is a physical power switch, the Jabra Tour automatically powers down when not in use and has a motion detector so it powers up again when you’re moving.

All told, the only criticism we can think of is that you can’t control music playback using the Jabra Tour (it doesn’t support the AVRCP standard), but that’s hardly a feature it needs. You could play music on it, but that’s not what it’s for. It handles calls admirably and is also a great addition if you rely on your phone for sat nav instructions.

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Should I buy the Jabra Tour?

There are quite a few similar products on the market and the Jabra Tour is one of the more expensive, but it’s worth every penny.

It performs faultlessly, but the real kicker is how easy it is to use. It just gets out of the way so you don’t ever have to think about you’re doing. Provided you have a phone that has its own voice recognition system, which includes most iPhones and Android smartphones, it’s a great addition to your in-car setup.

An outstanding hands-free speakerphone that’s very, very hard to fault.

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Jabra Drive Bluetooth speakerphone review

For those who don’t want a Bluetooth headset in their ear but still want or need to take calls in the car, the Jabra Drive speakerphone might be just the ticket.

As we have pointed out   before, Bluetooth hands free calling is required in many states – it is also the smartest way to use your Smartphone in the car. Headsets can be uncomfortable for some. If you are not worried about others in the car listening to your conversations, a Bluetooth speakerphone – like the Jabra Drive – might work well for you.  Read on for a full review.

Jabra Drive Bluetooth speakerphone

What’s in the box

The Jabra Drive comes with the speakerphone, a USB cable for connecting the Jabra Drive to the included car charger or to a PC or Mac for charging and a Quick start manual.

Pairing the Drive

When you first turn on the Drive, it will automatically enter pairing mode. On your HTC EVO 4G LTE or HTC One X or other Android device, just:

Go to your Bluetooth settings

• Choose Scan for devices
• Select the Jabra Drive from available device
• If you are asked for a passcode – just input 0000.
• For future pairings, just turn on and hold the Answer/End button for about 5 seconds and it will go into pairing mode.
• You will hear the Jabra Drive say “connected” when the pairing is complete.

The Jabra Drive will be connected as both a Phone audio device and a Media audio device on your Android phone. That means that you can also connect it to your GPS or MP3 player in addition to your phone.

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Functionality

The Jabra is a pretty bare bones affair, but that’s not a bad thing – especially for something that is used in the car. the Jabra Drive clips onto your sun visor and can be moved to either side of this visor so that it is accessible to you.

• Tap the Answer/End button to answer a call
• Tap the Answer/End button while on a call to end the call
• Tap the Volume button (+) to raise the volume
• Tap the Volume button (-) to lower the volume

Voice dialing

Voice dialing on your Android phone is initiated by simply hold down the Answer/end button until you hear a beep.  The Jabra Drive will then say “Speak now.” Since the Jabra Drive simply uses your built in voice dialing, any command supported by your phone can be spoken into the headset.

Call quality

Call quality was really great with this speakerphone. It was loud, clear and I had to turn down the volume. The combination of sensitive microphones and built in noise cancelation made voice transmission very clear.

Callers on the other end said they could hear me and not road noise or much of anything else except my voice.

The added bonus to this speakerphone is that since you can pair multiple devices, you can have your GPS and your phone paired at the same time. Or, you can send your music via Bluetooth from another device as well. Sound quality when sending music to the Jabra Drive was not bad – certainly better than through a headset or the phone’s speaker. 

The wrap up 

I was pleasantly surprised and impressed by the Jabra Drive. It is priced right, it is easy to set up and use and, most importantly, it works well.  I also appreciate that there is a car  charger handy so that, unlike my Bluetooth headsets, I don't have to worry about running out of power.

Sometimes I find myself yelling when I use a speakerphone and I did not feel that urge when using this one. 

• Easy to set up and use
• Seems durable
• Calls were clear
• Music sounded pretty good when streamed through the speakerphone
• No privacy if others are in the car
• Lacks some of the more sophisticated tech in more expensive units

The verdict

The Jabra Drive is a very good, basic Bluetooth speakerphone. It is short on features, but is works well for taking calls and initiating voice dialing. The fact you can also stream music is an added plus.

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First Impressions The Jabra Drive is a departure from previous designs in the same genre.  It retains the minimalist look and feel, but has a very nice brush metal visor clip rather than the previous thin wire frame.  There are only three buttons on this baby – a power button, a rocker switch for volume control and the speaker grill itself acts as an answer/hang up button.

In Action By default at first start up, the Drive is in pairing mode.  It was painless and I was up and running in no time.  Each time I get into my car I am impressed with just how fast the connection is made between my phone and the Drive.

The sound quality of the Drive is excellent, I have been on quite a number of conference calls whilst on the road and there has been no complains on the sound quality.  With the occasional summer days in Melbourne the sunroof is most certainly open so I can enjoy the sunshine, the noise cancellation works just fine.  I have yet to be questioned where I am attending my phone conferences from.

Other Features The Jabra Drive has Voice Guidance which provides the connection status and battery level (in English only).  It can also transmit music, podcasts and GPS directions over Bluetooth.  The latter is particularly useful as in the past I have to sacrifice the GPS voice directions for the call functionality.

Microphones Directivity: Omni-Directional microphone Sensitivity & Impedance –40 dB +/- 3 dB (1kHz, 0db=1V/Pa); Max 2.2 kΩ Speaker Size: 36 x 5.7 mm S.P.L 94 db +/-3 dB (0.1 W / 0.1 M) Impedance 4Ω +/- 15% (0.1 W / 0.1 M) Digital Signal Processing Up to 20 dB noise reduction on transmit signal Battery Internal rechargeable 1100 mA Li-Polymer battery Operating temperature Charging 0° C to 45° C (32 F to 113 F); Discharging -10° C to 60° C (14 F to 140 F) Storage temperature Less than 1 month: -20° C to 45° (-4 F to 113 F); Less than 6 months: C -20° C to 35° C (-4 F to 95 F) CLA power adapter 12-28 V input; 5 V 750 mA output Charging plug dimensions Micro-USB

What’s in the package? * Jabra DRIVE in-car speakerphone * USB cable * car charger * 1 quick start manual * warranty card * warning card

Gripes If I have never used the Jabra Freeway then I would have absolutely no complaints about the Drive.  But one feature I would like to have seen included in the Drive is the automatic turn on when I get into the car.  The Drive has a 10 minute timeout window where it will turn itself off, and I have to toggle the power switch to turn it back on.

Conclusion The Jabra Drive is small, simple to use and exceedingly useful.  My sun visor thanks Jabra for the new clip design, after a few weeks of being used it has yet to leave an ugly imprint on the plastic.  All the features work as advertise and it is now a fixture on my sun visor.  And at around AUD$60 it is a perfectly good stocking filler for the festive season, for those who drives around in vehicles without integrated bluetooth (I wouldn’t give up my car for the world … well maybe except for the Turbo X).

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• Number Of Speakers
• Bluetooth Version
• Paired Devices (up to)

• The battery lasts for a long time, I think I've only had to charge it like three times in two months.
• It holds a charge a remarkable amount of time, which is key.
• This is actually my second one, I think I wore out my previous one after nearly seven years it lived it the car even in the heat of summer. It is by far one of my favorite purchases ever.
• While not cheap, the Jabbra FREEWAY delivers excellent audio quality for phone calls, which is my primary requirement. I bought it because I have a ten-year old SUbaru that is still very servicable, but wanted a quality bluetooth hands-free setup for my iPhone.
• While not cheap, the Jabbra FREEWAY delivers excellent audio quality for phone calls, which is my primary requirement.
• Worked only once. Easy to pair with phone.
• Never had a problem since I bought this, and the battery last a long time. I have only had to charge it twice since I got it Dec22, 2014. Its now 1-20-15. Great product to use while driving!!! Perfect!
• It seems very well made and holds a charge a long time and voice quality is excellent.
• The battery last a very long time, but twice it has gone dead with no warning. There is a flashing blue light to tell you the unit is on, irritating at night, and impossible to see during the day.
• Also, pairing was very easy - probably the easiest I've experienced with all the various Bluetooth products I've used.
• Nice size -- very small and light, while still feeling sturdily made and good quality.
• The sound quality of music through the speakers is very good for their size and the size of the unit overall.
• Size is similar one square and the other longer and narrow but I do like the button placement better on the Roadster as well.
• The design of the speakerphone is wonderful. Some people might not like it's size, but I have no problem with it.
• First, don't believe the description. The actual speakerphone (Freeway) is 4" x 4.5", not the 4.56x6.97, which is size of the box it came in.
• Though the Jabra unit is small in overall size, it does get fairly loud and the call quality is okay.
• I bought one for wife as well, and what was important was the slim size/profile, as one really should not leave anything in a car these days.
• Great little device. Based on the cost and size the mic and speaker quality are excellent.
• The speaker quality is pretty good given its size. I was little worried about its size and how it would ride on our van's visor (10 years old and a bit loose). But no issues there either. You hardly notice it's there.
• Sound quality is tinny and terrible. You'd think they could have used a decent speaker for the size of the device.
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• Charging Time
• Voice Control
• Voice Guidance
• Spoken Caller ID
• Playback Control
• FM Transmitter
• Speaker is fairly loud and callers sound very good at a reasonable volume.
• Music sounds decent as well using only the device speakers.
• It also has an FM transmitter feature, and the thing is horrendous. I'm aware of the general issues around FM transmitters, and have used a dedicated one from Belkin with good results.
• What sets this device aside is the FM transmitter built in for calls or music. It's a very cool feature but falls short a bit.
• The FM broadcast isn't very strong...my older unit sounds twice as good when broadcasting to the radio.
• The unit is said to give a "voice" warning of low battery, but I've never hear it. (Could be it warned me when the truck was parked and I'd left the unit on.)
• Does what i need it to do not impressed with features and directions.
• One the plus side, the voice quality, mike sensitivity and noise filtering are good.
• The spoken "connected" feature eliminates any wondering about if the connection was established. The hang up feature, press the speaker once, is simplicity itself.
• Only time I had it working the volume level was kind of weak. Person I spoke with said reception on his end was good.

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Jabra Freeway Review

In past years, the jabra freeway was my pick for best bluetooth car kit because of the superior hands-free call quality..

Early Verdict

The Jabra Freeway is a huge Bluetooth speakerphone covering most of the sun visor. The audio performance isn't great for music streaming and the cost is prohibitive compared to the best Bluetooth car kits.

It has an FM transmitter.

It's very expensive.

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In past years, the Jabra Freeway was my pick for best Bluetooth car kit because of the superior hands-free call quality. With exceptional HD microphones, advanced noise cancellation and three speakers, it provides better call quality on both sides of the conversation than any other Bluetooth car kit I've reviewed. However, recent studies show hands-free calling is as unsafe as hands-full calling. It is distracted driving. Neither option is safe. So, with this in mind, I shifted the emphasis from hands-free call quality to audio performance – streaming music from your favorite apps through your car stereo. The Freeway is certainly capable of this, especially with the FM transmitter, but it's not better than the far more affordable options.

The audio performance of the Jabra Freeway is disappointing, as it received a C- for clarity and a D+ for strength. The three built-in speakers had a significant amount of distortion, even at three-fourths volume. It's clear they aren't made for high-fidelity music, but for voices. In addition, the maximum volume reached just 86 dB. It was better than the Jabra Tour , but far below what other Bluetooth car kits achieved in the same test.

It has an FM transmitter and this allows you to stream music through your radio. The quality of the signal was better than the other FM transmitters I tested, including the Nulaxy KM18 – my pick for the best Bluetooth FM transmitter. However, it's not a lot better and still has a significant amount of noise in the signal, especially during quiet moments. But most importantly, at $100, it's more than $80 more expensive. The audio performance would need to be on-par with high-fidelity audio to justify this price difference.

Despite my reluctance to support hands-free calling, I still performed call quality tests. This is where the Freeway excels, receiving an A+ grade. You shouldn't take calls when you're operating a vehicle, but if you do, this is the best option. The combination of the three speakers and the multiple microphones placed near your head, via sun visor, makes for a clear conversation on both sides. When you make a call with the AUX-in and FM transmitters, the caller's voice is amplified over the car's stereo. This has a tendency to cause echo feedback, as the device's microphone picks up the amplified voice over your own.

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As with all of Jabra's Bluetooth devices, the Freeway is very easy to use and very quick to pair. A voice guidance system walks you through the process. And the controls are clearly labeled. The only issue with concern to functionality is the size. It covers most of the sun visor and the clip can cover the mirror. The thick profile makes it feel out of place.

The Jabra Freeway is an expensive in-car Bluetooth speakerphone. If hands-free calling is your priority, it's the best option. But as a technology bridge for streaming music, it's not a great option. Even with an FM transmitter, it's not worth the $100 price.

Jeph is a freelance writer who specializes in automotive subjects, like car stereos, and tech. With a Masters degree in Fiction from San Diego State University, he has written extensively for Top Ten Reviews on subjects ranging from car speakers and Bluetooth devices, all the way through to online file storage and backup software.

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Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 review: A small upgrade to an already excellent flagship

Jabra's next-gen flagship wireless earbuds are still top.

Tom's Guide Verdict

The Elite 10 Gen 2 continue to be Jabra’s finest wireless earbuds with class-leading audio and strong noise cancelation.

Rich, dynamic, customizable sound

Charging case doubles as a Bluetooth transmitter

Slightly stronger ANC than original Elite 10

Superior head tracking technology

Jabra’s most luxe design since the Elite Active 75t

Connectivity issues

Spatial audio still needs work

Unreliable call quality

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Update June 2024: All parts of this original Jabra Elite 10 wireless earbuds review have been updated to reflect our tests with the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2.

Price:  $279 / £259 / (approx. AU$344) Colors:  Cocoa, denim, gloss black, soft white, titanium black Battery life (rated):  6 hours (ANC on); 8 hours (ANC off); 27 hours (ANC on w/charging case), 36 hours (ANC off w/charging case) Connectivity:  Bluetooth 5.3 (codec support: SBC, AAC, LE Audio) Durability:  Earbuds rated to IP57 Size:  0.8 x 0.7 x 1.1 inches (per bud); 1 x 1.8 x 2.6 inches (charging case) Weight:  0.2 ounces (per bud); 1.6 ounces (charging case)

The original  Elite 10 did something that past Jabra releases, like the former-flagship Elite 7 Pro, great-value Elite 3 , and sporty  Elite 7 Active , couldn’t. They made the company a true wireless force to be reckoned with once again. Critical acclaim and significant achievements in sound and design made the first-gen version some of the best wireless earbuds available.

At the same time as Jabra announced that it is pulling the plug on its Elite and Talk consumer ranges , Jabra launched a flagship successor: the Elite 10 Gen 2. They feature every perk that made the original Elite 10 a hit, including active noise cancelation , Bluetooth multipoint,  spatial audio  with Dolby head tracking, and several settings that enhance usability on multiple ends. Jabra also performed tweaks to their proprietary technologies, while introducing the world’s first LE Audio smart case that doubles as a Bluetooth transmitter. 

Jabra says that support is expected to continue on all new products for the two-year warranty period and beyond. So, are the next-gen Elite 10 enhancements enough to elevate Jabra past Apple, Bose , and Sony as the market’s top wireless earbuds maker? Read my full review to find out.

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 review: Price & availability

• Gen 2 version is $30 more expensive than the original Elite 10
• New color options  

The Jabra Elite 10 (Gen 2) are available for $279 / £259 in the U.S. and U.K. (approx. AU$344) on Jabra’s website or on Amazon . At the time of writing they were not available in Australia. 

Color options have been updated to include cocoa, denim, gloss black, soft white, and titanium black.

The Elite 10 (Gen 2) are $30 more expensive than the first-gen model. They’re also listed higher than the best-selling $249 AirPods Pro 2 and fall in the same price range as category leaders as the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds and Sony WF-1000XM5 , both priced at $299.

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 review: Design

• Chic craftsmanship
• Dust and waterproof
• Smart case is more practical than the first-gen case  

Looks haven’t changed between the first- and second-gen versions. Whereas the Elite 7 Pro lacked the high-end design of masterpieces like the Elite 75t Active , the Elite 10 (Gen 1 and Gen 2) look and feel like a premium product. There’s something appealing about the teardrop shape, which also factors into comfort and fit. The glossy multifunctional button with laser-etched branding stands out from afar, and the buds’ smooth rubberized texture resembles suede. All color options are gorgeous, especially cocoa with its dark burgundy-like complexion. Furthermore, these buds come with a 2-year warranty and IP57 rating, making them better protected against dust and water than the AirPods Pro 2 and WF-1000XM5.

Jabra’s semi-open design doesn’t make the buds feel like they’re plugged. New oval EarGel tips sculpt perfectly to different ear shapes, while the curved cavity rests pleasantly on the concha. I wore the buds daily for 5 hours straight and didn’t experience any soreness. The slightest adjustment locked them in place for optimal stability.

The charging case shares similar design traits. Its soft-touch finish and sleek, compact shape complement the buds’ appearance. Even though it has no IP rating (only the Elite 8 Active case comes IP54 splash- and dust-resistant), this version is similarly sturdy, though the chic exterior is sensitive to dirt and scratches. New to this version is a pairing button on the front that also activates the Bluetooth transmission mode when wired to an audio source (more on that later). 

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 review: Features

• Jabra Sound+ app is loaded with extras
• Useful shortcut widget
• Intuitive wireless functionality  

Everything the Jabra Sound+ app afforded the original Elite 10 is available on the next-gen model. Primary features like Call Experience, EQ with multiple presets, Find 

My Jabra (earbuds), MyControls, Sound Modes (ANC/HearThrough), spatial audio, and voice assistant are all accounted for. Soundscape returns to provide listeners a variety of audio vignettes designed for relaxation. Rounding things out are battery level indicators, firmware updates, a sleep mode, and wear detection.

Jabra developed a shortcut widget to enable the listening modes without entering the app. It’s accessible on your phone’s wake screen or by pulling down the notification bar atop the touchscreen.

Outside of the app are one-tap pairing features, multipoint technology to pair to two devices simultaneously, and the smart case, which I’ll discuss further in the review.

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 review: Controls

• Great physical and voice controls
• Responsive wear detection  
• Spotify tap doesn’t work  

As with every pair of Jabra earbuds, the Elite 10 (Gen 2) come with multifunctional buttons that enable all call management and playback functions and let you cycle through different listening modes. Spotify Tap is onboard to instantly access the service by double pressing the left earbud, but it wasn’t working on my unit. The buttons produce solid tactility and are responsive to single- / multi-press and long-hold gestures. Taking off the buds will enable auto-pause, and placing them back on will play content.

Jabra’s mic array demonstrates terrific vocal capture and the native digital assistants (e.g., Google Assistant, Siri ) acknowledge and execute voice commands with ease. Google Assistant voice activation can be turned on to fire up the feature by saying the wake word phrase (“Hey Google”). 

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 review: Sound quality

• Outstanding frequency range with energetic bass
• Charging case streams audio to buds
• Stellar head tracking but spatial audio isn’t convincing 

It looks like Jabra kept the same drivers and soundstage intact for the Elite 10 (Gen 2), which translates to sonic bliss. Expect well-balanced frequencies and deep bass that makes contemporary tracks engaging, especially when listening via lossless and hi-res streaming platforms like  Tidal  — one of the  best music streaming services  we've heard.  

Upbeat R&B records like 112’s “Only You (Remix)” had a nice bop to them. The infectious bassline knocked hard without coming on too strong. Also, the group’s harmonizing and the jingly triangle effect in the background were highly transparent. Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” maintained that same warm, articulate presentation. The reproduction of Ozzy Osbourne’s frenetic vocals was shockingly good, while the pounding drums and speedy strums on the bridge guitar solo had me headbanging at my work desk.

Listening with ANC on slightly increases bass, though you can personalize sound via Music Equalizer in the Sound+ app. You’re given two options: manually adjust frequencies to create your own sound profile or select from six well-engineered presets. The absent MySound feature is more effective for calibrating sound to your hearing. Luckily, you don’t need it since the Neutral preset produces a terrific mix of lows, mids, and highs. 

LE Audio is incorporated and SBC and AAC achieve crisp, low-latency audio transmission. Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive/Lossless or Sony’s LDAC codec would have been preferred to deliver high-quality audio streams. 

Spatial Sound is the company’s 3D audio format that includes Dolby Atmos and head-tracking support. The feature is a little better this time around, but it still doesn’t compare to Apple’s and Bose’s spatial audio alternatives. 

Most  Dolby Atmos  tracks on  Apple Music  were satisfying listens. Hello Yellow’s “Help Again” burst with vibrancy; the striking cymbals and vocoder rhymes enlivened the soundstage. Meanwhile, hip-hop songs like Slaughterhouse’s “Not Tonight” lacked amplification and clarity; the low-sounding vocals were distant and dull.

Using Spatial Sound on Android devices required some adjustments. I often have the Fixed Spatial Audio feature set on my OnePlus 11 smartphone, which works with all headphones and earbuds. Having it on at the same time as Spatial Sound decreased sound quality. Bass levels went haywire on Outkast’s “Rosa Parks,” but limiting 3D audio to Jabra’s version cleaned up the low end and kept it boomy.

Dolby head tracking is arguably the Elite 10’s best feature. The head motion detection on these buds is insanely precise. What I like most is that Jabra doesn’t make you take an ear-scanning test to use spatial audio like the Apple AirPods Pro 2 and Sony WF-1000XM5 models do.

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 review: Active Noise Cancelation

• Minor ANC enhancement
• Effective wind resistance
• Class-leading HearThrough ambient mode 

Jabra’s Advanced ANC technology debuted on the original Elite 10 and provided fantastic noise cancellation. The Elite 10 (Gen 2) have greater high-frequency reduction, though Jabra’s noise cancellation still ranks a few notches below the QC Ultra Earbuds and WF-1000XM5. These buds can reduce up to 90% of ambient noise. Advanced ANC silenced the construction work taking place outside and the shrieking sounds my intercom system made during fire alarm tests. Common distractions such as cat meows, household appliances, and high-volume TVs didn’t bother me either.  

The ANC technology was most effective outside. Walks to the grocery store were peacefully quiet. I blocked out the bratty tweens complaining about their Starbucks coffee orders, as well as loud portable speakers and trains passing through nearby. It took blaringly loud noises (e.g., train horns, whistles) to break my concentration.

HearThrough remains the best transparency mode out there. Jabra’s six-mic array captures vocals clearly, which made chatting with the missus from across the living room convenient. My awareness was high when strolling around the neighborhood at night; I could hear oncoming traffic from a block away.

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 review: Call quality and connectivity

• Voice calling remains a downgrade
• ANC still doesn’t keep calls clear of background noise
• More instantaneous pairing options  

According to Jabra, the first-gen Elite 10’s mic array could distinguish between background noise and the caller’s speaking voice, while employing noise-reduction algorithms to adaptively block out noise. This wasn’t entirely true. The buds did an impressive job of emphasizing vocal input. Using the Call Experience feature in the Sound+ app increased how loud I sounded and added more bass/treble to calls. Unfortunately, the mics and noise-canceling technology struggled to minimize background noise. 

Despite the claims of having “improved 6-mic call technology with effective noise-reduction algorithms,” the Elite 10 (Gen 2) fall short of the excellent call quality brand enthusiasts are accustomed to experiencing. My wife couldn’t make out much of what I said when walking home; all the ruckus around me was transparent on her end. Even slight summer breezes reduced clarity. The Elite 10 (Gen 2) worked much better for indoor calls. My wife applauded how loud and clear I sounded, though that feedback mostly applied when speaking in quiet settings.

On the plus side, the Elite 10 (Gen 2) have strong connectivity across the board. Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint technology runs smoothly. Range extends up to 50 feet before stuttering. There’s even multiplatform one-tap pairing for Android (Google Fast Pair) and Windows devices (Microsoft Swift Pair). Connecting to iOS/macOS devices is quick as well.

Jabra Elite 10 review Gen 2: Battery life

• Steady playtimes
• Effective quick charging  

Battery life went untouched. The Elite 10 (Gen 2) offer up to 6 hours of playtime with ANC on, which is pretty standard. Turning it off extends battery life to 8 hours. Keep in mind that high volume and spatial audio reduces playtimes by about 2 hours. This isn’t far off from the AirPods Pro 2 (around 5.5 to 7 hours), but it’s lower than the WF-1000XM5 (around 8 to 12 hours). I got about 3 days of moderate use (2.5 hours daily) before recharging. 

As far as the wireless charging case goes, it can hold up to 36 hours, and a 5-minute quick charge generates 1 hour of listening time.

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 review: Verdict

Jabra didn’t need to upgrade the Elite 10 because the first-gen buds were already an outstanding addition to the field that compete at a high level. On the other hand, we appreciate their commitment to pushing the series forward with considerable additions like enhanced ANC and the smart case. Everything else practically looks and operates the same as the original. 

More focus should have been on perfecting Spatial Sound and refining connectivity. Furthermore, the increased price tag is an eye sore, especially when compared to the big three – the AirPods Pro 2, Bose QC Ultra Earbuds, and Sony WF-1000XM5 – all of which are frequently on sale for less than Jabra’s latest buds and perform similarly. 

If you’re an avid Jabra user and have the money to splurge, then the Elite 10 (Gen 2) can be a quality pickup. You can also enjoy much of the same functionality on the Gen 1 version, which can regularly be found discounted, or Apple’s flagship buds, and for a lower cost. 

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