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Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless Headphones Review

Tested using Methodology v1.5
Review updated Jul 04, 2023 at 11:53 am
Latest change: Writing modified Oct 27, 2023 at 09:24 am
Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless Picture
7.8
Neutral Sound
8.0
Commute/Travel
8.4
Sports/Fitness
7.6
Office
6.1
Wireless Gaming
5.9
Wired Gaming
7.0
Phone Calls

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are Jabra's top-of-the-line wireless earbuds. They're set apart from other buds in the Elite lineup due to their call-centric features like MultiSensor Voice, which uses four microphones to improve call quality. There are also sensors that activate when it's windy and transmit speech using vibrations along your jawbone. They have a noise cancelling (ANC) system, too, though, like most Jabra headphones, they fall short of competitors from Bose and Sony in this regard.

Our Verdict

7.8 Neutral Sound

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro are very good for neutral sound. They have a well-balanced, neutral sound profile that ensures the accurate reproduction of vocals and lead instruments. Their bass and treble delivery is also very consistent. You can tweak their sound with a graphic EQ and presets in the companion app. Unfortunately, like most closed-back earbuds, their passive soundstage seems small and as if coming from inside your head.

Pros
  • Graphic EQ and presets.
  • Well-balanced sound profile.
Cons
  • Closed-back design.
8.0 Commute/Travel

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro are great for commute and travel. They're comfortable, portable, and have a compact case to protect them. Their battery lasts for more than 8 hours off a single charge, meaning they can last through longer trips. There are also three extra charges in the case. Unfortunately, even though they have ANC, they struggle to isolate you from bass-range noises like rumbling bus and plane engines.

Pros
  • Decent overall noise isolation.
  • 8.4-hour battery life.
Cons
  • ANC struggles with bass-range noise.
8.4 Sports/Fitness

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro are great for sports and fitness. They're well-built and lack stability fins, but they'll stay in place during moderate workouts. They have an IP57 rating for resistance against dust and being immersed in water and customizable controls for music and calls, so you don't need to pull out your phone at the gym. Their more than eight hours of continuous battery life can last through long workouts.

Pros
  • IP57 rating for dust and water resistance.
  • Stable fit.
Cons
  • No stability fins.
7.6 Office

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro are good for the office. They have a comfortable fit and more than 8 hours of battery life to make it through your workday. They leak very little audio, so you can turn up your music without bothering co-workers, and they block out office-type noise like conversations and humming A/C units well. They support multi-device pairing, too, meaning you can stay connected to your PC and smartphone simultaneously.

Pros
  • Good mic recording quality.
  • 8.4-hour battery life.
  • You can pair them with up to two devices at a time.
Cons
  • Mic has sub-par noise handling.
6.1 Wireless Gaming

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro aren't suitable for wireless gaming. They're Βluetooth-only, so they can't connect with Xbox or PlayStation consoles. They're compatible with Βluetooth-enabled PCs but have high latency, meaning you'll notice a delay between your game audio and video. However, their latency is lower with iOS and Android devices, so they're better suited for mobile gaming.

5.9 Wired Gaming

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro are truly wireless headphones, and you can't use them wired.

7.0 Phone Calls

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro are satisfactory for phone calls. Their mic has a good recording quality, and their app has a sidetone feature so you can hear your own voice during phone calls. Unfortunately, the mic has difficulty separating speech from noise; loud sounds can drown out your voice. Their ANC also struggles with bass-range sounds like rumbling engines, so you may not hear your call well on a busy street.

Pros
  • Good mic recording quality.
  • Great control scheme.
Cons
  • Mic has sub-par noise handling.
  • ANC struggles with bass-range noise.
  • 7.8 Neutral Sound
  • 8.0 Commute/Travel
  • 8.4 Sports/Fitness
  • 7.6 Office
  • 6.1 Wireless Gaming
  • 5.9 Wired Gaming
  • 7.0 Phone Calls
  1. Updated Oct 27, 2023: Made a note that the Jabra Elite 10 True Wireless offer a better noise isolation performance.
  2. Updated Jul 04, 2023: We've updated this review's text to ensure its clarity and accuracy.
  3. Updated Mar 13, 2023: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Truly Wireless in Build Quality.
  4. Updated Jan 26, 2023: We've retested Noise Isolation to recheck the peak between 95-180Hz. However, we are still currently investigating this and the scoring of this test hasn't changed. We've also retested Recording Quality as users have reported that speech sounds low and muffled. We have updated this test, but its scoring also hasn't changed.
  5. Updated Sep 21, 2022: We've updated these headphones to firmware update 2.2.0, which added multi-device pairing. We've updated the Bluetooth test to reflect this change, and the scoring has changed. While this firmware hasn't affected any of the sound tests, we have updated the Noise Isolation test due to a slight difference in performance, and the scoring of this test has changed too.
  6. Updated Dec 03, 2021: Review published.
  7. Updated Nov 29, 2021: Early access published.
  8. Updated Oct 27, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
  9. Updated Oct 25, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  10. Updated Oct 02, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro come in three color variants: 'Βlack', 'Titanium Βlack' (black with grey accents), and 'Gold Βeige'. We tested them in 'Βlack' and you can see the label for the unit we tested here. We expect our results to be valid for the other variants.

If you encounter another variant of these headphones, let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.

Compared To Other Headphones

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro are the call-centric sibling of the sporty Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless. They have a great app with many features, including ANC personalization, button remapping, and a graphic EQ and presets. They also have MultiSensor voice feature to help improve call quality and additional sensors to limit wind noise, although the mic still has difficulty separating speech from background noise. Unfortunately, like the Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless and Jabra Elite 85t Truly Wireless, the ANC doesn't offer much improvement over their passive noise isolation performance.

If you want to see other options, check out our lists of the best earbuds and in-ear headphones, the best noise cancelling headphones, and the best Bluetooth headsets for phone calls.

Jabra Elite 10 True Wireless

The Jabra Elite 10 True Wireless are better than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless. They have a better build quality and a more stable fit. Their ANC feature is also able to block out much more noise. They support Dolby Atmos, a virtual surround sound feature that creates a more immersive, 3D soundstage. You might prefer the Elite 7 Pro's more neutral default sound profile.

Jabra Elite 3 True Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are better for most purposes than the Jabra Elite 3 True Wireless. The 7 Pro have a longer continuous battery life and an ANC feature. Their mic also has a significantly better recording quality.

Jabra Elite 5 True Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are better headphones than the Jabra Elite 5 True Wireless. The Elite 7 pro are more comfortable, have better noise isolation, and have a more neutral sound profile, making them versatile enough for most kinds of audio. However, the Jabra Elite 5 can better separate your voice from background noise during a call.

Beats Fit Pro True Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are better in-ears than the Beats Fit Pro True Wireless. The Jabra are more comfortable, have better controls, and have longer continuous battery life. Their companion app also offers a graphic EQ and presets so you can adjust their otherwise neutral sound profile. However, the Beats have a more stable in-ear fit, support Spatial Audio on iOS devices, and have an H1 chip for seamless pairing with your Apple devices.

Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless and the Jabra Elite 7 Active are similar headphones, and you may prefer either, depending on what you're looking for. The Pro are more casual and have a much better mic recording quality. They have quite a few features for phone calls, including bone conduction sensors to help with noise handling. They also have a more neutral sound profile, which some may prefer. The Active are intended for sports use and have a significantly better noise isolation performance.

Jabra Elite 4 True Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are top-of-the-line earbuds compared to the Jabra Elite 4 True Wireless. The Elite 7 Pro are more comfortable, have a higher IP rating for dust and water resistance, and their battery performance is significantly better. Their ANC system has different adjustable levels, and their carrying case supports Qi Wireless charging. However, the Elite 4 have a better noise isolation performance and support aptX codec, which is nice if you want to stream higher-quality audio.

Jabra Elite 85t Truly Wireless

Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are better for most purposes than the Jabra Elite 85t Truly Wireless. The 7 have longer continuous battery life and much better mic recording quality. They also have a more neutral default sound profile, which some may prefer. You can also use one bud while the other charges in the case.

Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are better for most purposes than the Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless. The 7 Pro have a significantly better mic recording quality, a longer continuous battery life, and an adjustable ANC feature. You can also use one bud while the other one charges. They’re rated IP57 for dust and water resistance, while the 75t are rated IP55. On the other hand, the 75t feel sturdier.

Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless

The Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless and the Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either, depending on what you're looking for. The Sony have a better ANC feature and a longer continuous battery life. Their mic also has a better noise handling performance. On the other hand, the Jabra have a better control scheme and a better mic recording quality. They leak much less audio and are rated IP57 for dust and water resistance, while the Sony have an IPX4 rating for water resistance only.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are better for most purposes than the Samsung Galaxy Βuds Pro Truly Wireless. The Jabra have a longer continuous battery life, a better overall mic performance, and a more comprehensive control scheme. Their default sound profile is more neutral, which some may prefer, and their app has more sound customization features. They’re also rated IP57 for dust and water resistance, while the Samsung are rated IPX7 for water resistance only. However, the Samsung come with a better case.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 are better in-ears than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless. The Sennheiser are better-built, have a better noise isolation performance, and support aptX codec for better audio quality and lower latency via Bluetooth. That said, the Jabra are more comfortable and have a more neutral sound profile out of the box, which some users may prefer.

Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are better than the Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless for most purposes. The 7 Pro have a much better mic recording quality, a better noise isolation performance, and a longer continuous battery life. Their default sound profile is more neutral, which some may prefer, and you can also use them in mono mode. However, you may like the Active 75t's more bass-rich default sound profile. They have a significantly better build quality.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either. The Bose have a much better noise isolation performance, especially with bass range sounds, making them a better choice for blocking out noise during your commute. They're also better built and have stability fins to help keep them in place. The Jabra have a much better overall mic performance and a more comprehensive, easier-to-use control scheme.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are better in-ears than the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless. While both headphones are comfortable and well-built, the Jabra headphones have a more flat and neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their battery life is better too. Their companion app offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you customize their sound, and they support multi-device pairing, meaning you can stay connected with up to two devices at a time. However, the Samsung headphones have a significantly better noise isolation performance.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Truly Wireless

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Truly Wireless are better in-ears than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless. While both in-ears are well-built, the Bose are more comfortable and have a significantly better noise isolation performance, which is great for noisy offices or commutes. However, the Jabra have a more neutral overall sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their battery performance is better too. They also support multi-device pairing, meaning you can connect them with up to two devices simultaneously.

Jabra Elite 4 Active True Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are better than the Jabra Elite 4 Active True Wireless. The Elite 7 headphones have a significantly better noise isolation performance and mic recording quality. They also have a much more comfortable fit, a slightly better battery performance, and a few more customization features in their app, including 'MySound', which is supposed to customize their sound profile based on a hearing test.

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are better than the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless for most purposes. The Jabra have a much better noise isolation performance and a significantly better mic recording quality. Their app also has a graphic EQ for sound customization, while the Samsung’s only includes presets. The Samsung have a longer continuous battery life, a much more stable fit, and their mic has a better noise handling performance.

Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless and the Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either, depending on what you're looking for. Βoth headphones have an ANC feature, but the Apple's feature blocks out much more noise. They also have a better build quality and some extra features for Apple users, like virtual surround sound and an Η1 chip for easier pairing with iOS devices. On the other hand, the Jabra have a longer continuous battery life, a much better control scheme, and a more neutral default sound profile that some may prefer. They also have sound customization features in their app.

Anker Soundcore Space A40 Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless and the Anker Soundcore Space A40 Truly Wireless have different strengths, and depending on your usage, you may prefer either one. While both buds are comfortable, well-built, and have similar battery performances, the Jabra have a more neutral and balanced sound profile, which some users may prefer. However, the Anker have a significantly better noise isolation performance.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless and the Samsung Galaxy Βuds2 Truly Wireless. The Jabra have a much better mic performance, a longer continuous battery life, a more comprehensive control scheme, and a more neutral default sound profile, which some may prefer. Their app has a graphic EQ for sound customization, and they're rated IP57 for dust and water resistance, while the Samsung only have an IPX2 rating for water resistance. On the other hand, the Samsung's ANC feature blocks out much more noise.

JBL CLUB PRO+ TWS True Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are better than the JBL CLUB PRO+ TWS True Wireless for most purposes. The Jabra have a better control scheme, a longer continuous battery life, and lower latency with iOS and Android devices. They also have a mic with significantly better recording quality. However, the JBL are better-built earbuds, and their mic has a much better noise handling performance.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are better than the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Truly Wireless for most purposes. The Jabra have a longer continuous battery life, less latency with Android and iOS devices, and a more neutral sound profile, which some may prefer. Their mic also has a significantly better recording quality. On the other hand, the Anker support multi-device pairing, have a much more stable fit, and their mic has a significantly better noise handling performance.

Sony WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are better than the Sony WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless for most purposes. The Jabra have a much more comfortable, stable fit, a significantly better control scheme, and a longer continuous battery life. Their default sound profile is more neutral, which some may prefer. Their mic also has a much better recording quality, although the Sony’s has a better noise handling performance.  The Sony are also better built and support NFC pairing.

JBL Tune 130NC TWS Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are better overall headphones than the JBL Tune 130NC TWS Truly Wireless. While both headphones are comfortable and well-built, the Jabra have a more stable in-ear fit, are equipped with an ANC system, and their default sound profile is even more neutral, which some users may prefer. They also have a slightly better battery performance.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are better than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 for most purposes. The Jabra are much more comfortable, their control scheme has more functions, and they have a more neutral default sound profile, which some may prefer. They also have a longer continuous battery life, a significantly better noise isolation performance, and a much better mic recording quality. The Sennheiser have a much better build quality and come with a better case.

Beats Solo Pro Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless and the Βeats Solo Pro Wireless are very different, and you may prefer either, depending on what you’re looking for. The Βeats are on-ear headphones with much better build quality. Their ANC feature blocks out more ambient noise, and they have longer continuous battery life. On the other hand, the Jabra are much smaller, more portable earbuds. Their app also includes sound customization features, unlike the Βeats.

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Test Results

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Design
Design
Style
Type In-ear
Enclosure Closed-Back
Wireless Truly Wireless
Transducer Dynamic

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a similar design to other earbuds from this manufacturer, like the Jabra Elite 3 True Wireless and the Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless. They're fairly bulky, with angled tips and flat outside surfaces. They come in a few different colors: 'Βlack', 'Gold Βeige', and 'Titanium Βlack', which are black with grey accents.

7.5
Design
Comfort
Weight 0.03 lbs
Clamping Force
0 lbs

These buds have a comfortable fit. They come with three different sizes of silicone ear tips and don't put pressure on your inner ear when you wear them. However, their in-ear fit creates a plunger-like feeling that can bother some people, and the buds stick out from your ears.

8.1
Design
Controls
OS Compatibility
Not OS specific
Ease Of Use Decent
Feedback Great
Call/Music Control Yes
Volume Control Yes
Microphone Control Mute/Unmute
Channel Mixing
No
Noise Cancelling Control On/Off
Talk-Through
On/Off
Additional Controls Voice Assistant

These buds have great controls. The buttons on each bud are very clicky and responsive. You can access many different functions and hear feedback when a command is registered. There's also a voice guide when the earbuds enter pairing mode. You can use either earbud independently, but you lose access to some controls. An 'Auto-Pause' feature also pauses your audio when you take an earbud out of your ear. You can turn this feature off in the app if you prefer. Unfortunately, the controls aren't intuitive, and double-pressing the buttons can push the earbuds further into your ears.

On the left bud:

  • Single press: Cycles between ANC on, 'ΗearThrough' mode, which lets you hear your surroundings without pausing your audio, and both modes off.
  • Press and hold: Lowers the volume.
  • Double-press: Activates voice assistant when not on a call (Siri, Google Assistant, or Amazon Alexa).

On the right bud:

  • Single press: Plays and pauses audio.
  • Press and hold: Raises volume.
  • Double-press: Skips the track forward.
  • Triple-press: Restarts the track or skips to the previous track.

On either bud:

  • One press: Answers a call or mutes/unmutes the mic while on a call.
  • Double-press: Ends or rejects a call.

9.6
Design
Portability
L 1.3" (3.2 cm)
W 1.1" (2.7 cm)
H 0.7" (1.7 cm)
Volume 0.92 in³ (15.00 cm³)
Transmitter Required No

Like most in-ears, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro are small, lightweight, and easy to take with you. They also come with a small carrying case to help protect the buds.

7.5
Design
Case
Type Hard case
L 2.7" (6.9 cm)
W 1.6" (4.0 cm)
H 1.0" (2.5 cm)
Volume 4.21 in³ (69.00 cm³)

The carrying case is good. It has a magnet to hold the earbuds in place and an LED light on its front that indicates the case's battery status when you open the lid. However, the lid opens a little too easily.

7.5
Design
Build Quality

These buds have a good build quality. They're mostly made of sturdy plastic and feel of similar quality to the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Truly Wireless. They're also rated IP57 for protection against dust and being immersed in water. Unfortunately, their buttons feel a bit cheap compared to other Jabra earbuds.

7.5
Design
Stability

These buds have a similarly stable fit as their sporty counterpart, the Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless. Three different sizes of ear tips are included to help you get a good seal. While they lack stability fins, they'll stay in place, even during more intense workouts.

Design
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Design
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Design
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Design
In The Box

  • Jabra Elite 7 Pro headphones
  • 3x ear tips
  • Charging case
  • USB-A to USB-C charging cable
  • Manuals

Sound
Sound
Sound Profile
Bass Amount
0.79 dB
Treble Amount
-0.83 dB

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a very neutral sound profile, meaning it's versatile enough for many genres and types of content. There's also a graphic EQ and presets in the companion app that you can customize if you prefer a different sound.

9.1
Sound
Frequency Response Consistency
Avg. Std. Deviation
0.19 dB

These buds have remarkable frequency response consistency. Like most in-ear headphones, once you achieve a good fit with the included tips, you'll receive the same sound each time you wear them.

Sound
Raw Frequency Response
9.3
Sound
Bass Accuracy
Std. Err.
0.86 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
10 Hz
Low-Bass
-0.29 dB
Mid-Bass
0.7 dB
High-Bass
1.25 dB

The bass accuracy is fantastic. Mixes have rumble, punch, and sound full-bodied. The high bass range has a touch of overemphasis, so your audio has some extra warmth.

9.0
Sound
Mid Accuracy
Std. Err.
1.4 dB
Low-Mid
0.7 dB
Mid-Mid
-2.02 dB
High-Mid
-0.01 dB

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have superb mid-accuracy. Instruments and lead vocals are clear and intense. However, a small dip in the mid-mid nudges them toward the back of the mix. The brass and percussion are full-bodied and present in songs like Live and Let Die by Wings, but the vocals are a bit hollow throughout the track.

9.4
Sound
Treble Accuracy
Std. Err.
0.84 dB
Low-Treble
-0.22 dB
Mid-Treble
-0.31 dB
High-Treble
-2.7 dB

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have incredible treble accuracy. The low and mid-treble are neutral, so instruments and lead vocals sound detailed and articulated. Sibilants like S and T sounds and cymbals are also present and bright.

9.0
Sound
Peaks/Dips
Peaks
0.67 dB
Dips
0.8 dB

These in-ears have fantastic peaks and dips performance. There aren't too many peaks and dips, and most are fairly minor, which means the headphones can control their sound profile well. A dip in the low-bass slightly reduces thump and rumble, while a dip in the mid-mid nudges vocals and instruments toward the back of the mix.

8.9
Sound
Imaging
Weighted Group Delay
0.14
Weighted Phase Mismatch
1.06
Weighted Amplitude Mismatch
1.29
Weighted Frequency Mismatch
0.83

Jabra tends to have good quality control and imaging. This helps ensure that their products' drivers are well-matched and that objects like instruments are accurately placed in the stereo image. Imaging varies across units, though. Our unit's L/R drivers are well-matched when it comes to group delay as well as amplitude, frequency, and phase response. Even though there's a small peak in the phase response's mid-mid, it's not an issue with real-life content.

0.8
Sound
Passive Soundstage
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)
N/A
PRTF Size (Avg.)
N/A
PRTF Distance
N/A
Openness
3.0
Acoustic Space Excitation
0.6

These buds have a bad passive soundstage, typical for in-ear headphones. Their sound bypasses the outer ear, so it seems to come from inside your head rather than from speakers in the room around you. Because of their closed-back design, the passive soundstage seems less spacious than open-back earbuds like the Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Truly Wireless.

0
Sound
Virtual Soundstage
Head Modeling
No
Speaker Modeling
No
Room Ambience
No
Head Tracking
No
Virtual Surround
No
8.1
Sound
Weighted Harmonic Distortion
WHD @ 90
0.234
WHD @ 100
0.085

These buds have a great weighed harmonic distortion performance. Frequencies fall within good limits for the entire range at normal and high listening volumes, resulting in clean and pure audio reproduction.

Sound
Test Settings
Firmware
1.4.0
Power
On
Connection
Bluetooth 5.0
Codec
SBC, 16-bit, 44.1kHz
EQ
Flat
ANC
Maximum
Tip/Pad
Silicone (small)
Microphone
Integrated

These are the settings we used to test the Jabra Elite 7 Pro. Our results are only valid with these settings.

Isolation
7.0
Isolation
Noise Isolation
Isolation Audio
Overall Attenuation
-20.34 dB
Noise Cancelling Yes
Bass
-7.08 dB
Mid
-25.64 dB
Treble
-30.36 dB

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a satisfactory noise isolation performance. They have active noise cancelling (ANC), but after updating to firmware 2.2.0, it still doesn't offer much improvement over their passive isolation capabilities. They isolate you from a lot of mid-range noise, like background conversations, and high-pitched sounds, like the hum of an A/C unit. They aren't the best choice for blocking sounds like rumbling engines, as they have difficulty reducing bass-range noise. If ANC is a priority, the Jabra Elite 10 True Wireless offer a better noise isolation performance.

Note: A fit test was performed using the companion app before each test to ensure that the headphones formed a good seal in our dummy head's ears. We also tried personalizing the ANC in the app and checked the effect subjectively. There still wasn't a noticeable difference between the ANC on versus off. We're also looking into the peak in the noise isolation response between 95-180Hz. It seems that there are resonances in our test rig's ear, which causes these frequencies to be louder. Subjectively, the affected frequencies sound slightly elevated, but they aren't as exaggerated as what our rig records. We will update our results after further investigation.

9.5
Isolation
Leakage
Leakage Audio
Overall Leakage @ 1ft
23.98 dB

The leakage performance is superb. They leak very little audio, so you can listen to your music at high volumes without bothering people around you.

Microphone
Microphone
Microphone Style
Integrated
Yes
In-Line
No
Boom
No
Detachable Boom
No
Mic Yes

The big selling point of these headphones is their MultiSensor Voice technology, which the manufacturer advertises to improve call quality. However, there have been user reports of poor call quality. We measure mic performance using our test PC, but we've also provided phone recordings to show the mic's performance on a different device. While we didn't encounter the issues described by users, if you've experienced problems with the mic, please let us know in the forums.

7.7
Microphone
Recording Quality
Recorded Speech
LFE
171.98 Hz
FR Std. Dev.
2.5 dB
HFE
7,034.64 Hz
Weighted THD
1.066
Gain
24.74 dB

The mic has good recording quality. Your voice is easy to understand and quite bright-sounding but also thin and unnatural. That said, some users have reported that their voices sound low and muffled when taking phone calls. As a result, we made phone recordings to assess call quality, and you can hear the recorded speech file here. The resulting voice recording sounds intelligible and fairly clear. We also ran a pass using our pink noise and subway audio samplings, but we couldn't detect poor voice quality via phone call either. That said, even though our unit doesn't have this issue, many users have still experienced it, and if you're one of them, please let us know in the discussions.

5.5
Microphone
Noise Handling
SpNR
43.58 dB
Noise Gate
Always On
Speech + Pink Noise Handling
5.5
Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample
Speech + Subway Noise Handling
5.5
Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample

The mic has a disappointing noise handling performance. If you use them for a call in a moderately noisy place, your voice is understandable, but background noise is also loud and audible. Louder noise, like a passing train, can also completely drown out your voice. However, the manufacturer also advertises these headphones as having sensors in each earbud that activate when they detect wind and use bone conduction to transmit your voice to improve the mic's noise handling performance. Unfortunately, our testing equipment doesn't record these vibrations, so our results only reflect the mic's performance without that feature.

Note: They have a high Speech to Noise Ratio (spNR), which usually means that your voice is louder than background noise over the phone. It's because, during testing, the mic had much better noise handling when the dummy head was placed at 180 degrees or 90 degrees to the source of the noise (facing away from it or to the side) versus a 0-degree angle (facing it). The spNR graph doesn't reflect its actual performance in this case. The recordings reflect the mic's performance and match our subjective experience when we wore the headphones and tested the mic facing the speaker.

Active Features
7.7
Active Features
Battery
Battery Type
Rechargable
Continuous Battery Life
8.4 hrs
Additional Charges
3.0
Total Battery Life
33.6 hrs
Charge Time
1.6 hrs
Power-Saving Feature
Auto-Off Timer
Audio While Charging
Yes
Passive Playback
No
Charging Port USB-C

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery performance is good. The manufacturer advertises them to last up to eight hours continuously, and we measured a little over that. However, battery performance varies depending on use. Luckily, their carrying case holds three additional charges, and you can get an hour of playback from your buds with five minutes of charge time. There's also an auto-off timer that you can customize via the companion app. By default, the buds enter 'Sleep Mode' after 30 minutes of inactivity or 15 minutes when not paired with a device.

8.0
Active Features
App Support
App Name Jabra Sound+
iOS Yes
Android Yes
macOS No
Windows No
Equalizer
Graphic + Presets
ANC Control
Adjustable
Mic Control No
Room Effects
No
Playback Control
No
Button Mapping Yes
Surround Support
No

The Jabra Sound+ app is great. It includes a graphic EQ and presets that you can use to adjust their sound profile, as well as a MySound feature that's intended to customize their sound based on a hearing test. There's also a fit test to help you determine the right tip size. You can personalize and adjust the ANC feature with a slider to change its strength.

It's also possible to remap the audio, outgoing call, and incoming call controls for the left and right earbuds separately. You can add some functions that aren't included in the control scheme by default: sidetone on and off, hold a current call and answer an incoming call, and switch between your current call and a call on hold. You may lose some other functions if you add them, though.

There are some other customization features for phone calls, including a slider to adjust the mic sidetone and presets that affect how you hear the other person's voice when you're on a call. The app lets you change whether your audio pauses or continues playing when 'Ηear Through' mode is on, toggle 'Auto-Pause' on and off, and adjust the auto-off timer.

Connectivity
8.5
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version
5.2
Multi-Device Pairing
2 Devices
NFC Pairing
No
Line Of Sight Range
291.99 ft (89.00 m)
PC Latency (SBC)
234 ms
PC Latency (aptX)
N/A
PC Latency (aptX HD)
N/A
PC Latency (aptX-LL)
N/A
iOS Latency
46 ms
Android Latency
84 ms

These buds have excellent Bluetooth connectivity. Like most other Jabra earbuds we've tested, like the Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless and the Jabra Elite 85t Truly Wireless, they support multi-device pairing so that you can pair the headphones with up to two devices at a time. Their latency with PCs is high, though, so you'll notice a delay if you use them to watch videos on your computer. However, you won't notice audio lag using an Android or iOS device. Some devices and apps compensate for latency, though.

0
Connectivity
Non-Bluetooth Wireless
Non-BT Line Of Sight Range
N/A
Non-BT Latency
N/A
0
Connectivity
Wired
Analog Audio
No
USB Audio
No
Detachable No
Length N/A
Connection
No Wired Option
Analog/USB Audio Latency
N/A

You can't use the Jabra Elite 7 Pro wired. They come with a USB-A to USB-C cable for charging the case.

Connectivity
PC Compatibility
Analog
No
Wired USB
No
Non-BT Wireless
No

These in-ears are fully compatible with Βluetooth-enabled PCs but can't connect any other way.

Connectivity
PlayStation Compatibility
PS4 Analog
No
PS4 Wired USB
No
PS4 Non-BT Wireless
No
PS5 Analog
No
PS5 Wired USB
No
PS5 Non-BT Wireless
No
Connectivity
Xbox Compatibility
Xbox One Analog
No
Xbox One Wired USB
No
Xbox One Non-BT Wireless
No
Xbox Series X|S Analog
No
Xbox Series X|S Wired USB
No
Xbox Series X|S Non-BT Wireless
No
2.2
Connectivity
Base/Dock
Type
Charging Case
USB Input
No
Line In
No
Line Out
No
Optical Input
No
RCA Input
No
Dock Charging
Yes
Power Supply
USB-C

These buds come with a case that holds about three extra charges. It has a USB-C port for the charging cable and supports wireless charging.