Tech Review – Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 is probably the last pair of earbuds from the brand according to some new seen on the internet how true that is remains to be seen and for me hopefully not but perhaps dipping in a new area such as air conduction or bone conduction type earphones..

People may struggle to tell the difference between these and the previous generation and they would be right as this time around all the new upgrades or on the inside including the case for spatial audio when you connect another device to it, there is new colours too and overall better looking than the typical Black offering we tend to see much of these days.

When it comes to the fit there is no issues here at all and you get extra tips in the box as you can see in the unboxing of both new variants here.

The earbuds have a nice texture and look to them giving them a more premium look and so is the soft touch case, the case size is average for me and looks well although the colour I have is more difficult to keep clean for some reason however a wipe with a damp cloth brings it back to new.

The Jabra Sound Plus app is of course present here loaded with features as expected and again we see Dolby head tracking on board along with all the other features we have covered multiple times but we take a look in the video review below.

The speakers by some may be considered small but the other tech packed in here is up at the top with a new hear through better spatial sound and head tracking not only this there is better ANC  which is subjective and how you use your earbuds the EQs and volumes etc.

For me overall there is an improvement acrross the board with the Gen 2 and did not disappoint me at all and within the app alongside playing with the EQs there is much to like here and asked if they are worth the upgrade I would say yes however this is subjective but from using the last model I can tell a clear difference for the most.

Highs lows and mids all fine super bass, this was one big improvement great hear through and a great audio experience all round indoors and outdoors, calls excellent to and a slight improvement over background noise, again this differs from indoors and outdoor use but the calls overall pretty good and clear both ends.

There is multi pairing again and like me if you use two products everyday it is a seamless effort here to get things done the buttons work well and do not apply any pressure on the ears like some can and all the commands worked well each time which is plenty, everything is hear from volume control skip and reverse tracks play and pause, voice assistant and sound modes.

Control options

Overall if you are in the market for new top end earbuds these should be on your list and taking into account they could be the last time to get earbuds from Jabra and if you have been a fan of other brands and not made the switch to test out what Jabra have to offer this is your final chance to see what you have been missing.

 

The App

Jabra sound plus app – techbuzzireland

 

Key features of the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2: 

  • LE Audio smart case for streaming spatial sound from home TV’s & more  
  • Improved Spatial Sound with Dolby Head Tracking & a more immersive Dolby Atmos experience  
  • Improved Jabra Advanced Active Noise Cancellation. Up to 2x stronger than Elite 10 previous generation  
  • Improved 6-mic call technology with effective noise-reduction algorithms 
  • New Natural HearThrough with enhanced wind-noise detection. Twice as effective as Elite 10 previous generation 
  • Rich bass from powerful 10mm speakers  
  • Semi-open design with Jabra ComfortFit technology for all-day comfort 
  • 6-hour battery (27 hours with case) with ANC on 
  • IP57-rating 
  • Bluetooth Multipoint connection 

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Tech Review – Jabra Elite 10

The Jabra Elite 10 have been the latest earbuds to sit in my ears for some time now and is the latest and greatest from their company alongside their Elite Active 8 which are again one of their latest additions to their line up of products. The packaging is again familiar keeping in line with the portfolio keeping them distinguished from other in the market and a brand easy to recognize in store.

The presentation again is excellent and that can be seen in the unboxing video with the Elite Active 8 which has been recently reviewed here. The case design has slightly changed on this and appears taller and thinner and the earbud design itself is again familiar with nice clicky controls giving a satisfying click and getting the job done first time rather than missing inputs which can happen on some earbuds.

The earbuds fit well with the newly shaped tips and give decent passive noise isolation out of the box and has a rubberized coating on the housing, they still fit well and will not fall out of the ears even when training and offers an IP57 rating but it is the sound that most people want to know about which we will discuss later and in the video review below. The Jabra Advanced ANCTM which blocks out 2x more noise than Jabra’s standard ANC and from my testing is accurate so again making these ideal for calls on the go and of course enjoying your music to the fullest and calls also came out well on both ends when testing and even in the wind which we had plenty of lately.

 

Battery life is decent to and on par with their claims on a standard users viewpoint, a heavy user like me however turns things up the max with volume and EQ settings so I get a bit less which is the norm here but overall decent battery life and again wireless charging is present here which I am glad was not dropped. In real testing about 26 hours in total was seen with my settings and another great feature is multipoint pairing with bluetooth 5.3 which for me is a vital feature with any pair of earbuds, I can live without it but is a feature I require.

The app once again is packed with features and also ensure you do the full set-up in the app to get the best out of the earbuds, this is the case for many earbuds today and I recommend not to skip as many folks do and is a question I often get from people buying earbuds on my word saying they are not enjoying them and this is the reason why, if the feature is there it is there to be used so use it.

Jabra Elite 10 earbuds – techbuzzireland

The controls work a treat as mentioned above and the sound is again top notch as expected and this time around we have head tracking on board which is a feature we are now seeing more of and is excellent, you might ask what head tracking is and it is simply keeping the audio balanced as you would hear in real life in your ears when your head is tuned in a different direction keeping it simple, you may of heard of the term “spatial audio”. So for example if you turn your head to the right the audio sounds more in the left side. It’s cool if you have not tried it yet. With the Jabra Elite 10 you have Dolby Atmos with the head tracking keeping things immersive.

So when it comes to sound you know what the answer is here, it once again is great with highs lows and mids all balanced well, good volume great bass and more but you have the Sound+ app to help you along and customise things to your requirements and you can see below the screenshots taken from the app as well as a tour of the app in the video review.

With any Jabra earbuds you will be onto a winner with sound and these are not different however I did find them a little brighter overall than previous models but this is fine as they can be fine tuned, everyone’s ears are different and thoughts are subjective but from someone who tests the biggest range of earbuds in Ireland if you are in the market for a new pair of earbuds these are certainly an easy recommend from me if you want to shell out the euros, as cost is a thing for many these days.

You get what you pay for in today’s world for the most things in life and I believe many invest in their earbuds these days due to travel and work use and with the Jabra Elite 10 you have it all and are an investment if they are the right fit for your needs which the Elite 10 kinda cover all peoples needs with their latest installment. Many still compare today Apple Airpods Pro as a benchmark and I have tested them with a loan from a friend but still to this day do not own a pair of them because simply they are hyped up and do not live up to my expectations and there is better out there for less money and if you are a long time user of Jabra earbuds you know who wins here.

 

The Jabra Sound+ App 

 

Key features of the Elite 10: 

  • Optimised for Dolby Atmos with Dolby Head Tracking, which enables a more immersive Dolby Atmos experience 
  • Jabra ComfortFit technology for a natural airy fit and less occlusion with semi-open design to relieve ear pressure 
  • 6-mic call technology with advanced algorithms for better call clarity in any environment 
  • Jabra Advanced ANCTM which blocks out 2x more noise than Jabra’s standard ANC 
  • HearThrough technology with wind noise reduction 
  • 6-hour battery (27 hours with case) with ANC on, including pocket friendly cradle optimised for wireless charging 
  • IP57-rating 
  • Bluetooth Multipoint connection 
  • Hands-free Voice Assistant, Fast Pair, Swift Pair, Spotify Tap playback 
  • Ready to support Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) & LC3, LC3plus codec with future firmware update
Jabra Elite 10 out of case – techbuzzireland

Elite 10: MRSP £229.99, available in cream, cocoa, titanium black, gloss black, matte black, September 2023. Find out more at www.jabra.com/elite-10 

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