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Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless Headphones Review

Tested using Methodology v1.5
Reviewed Jan 11, 2022 at 09:59 am
Latest change: Writing modified Dec 01, 2022 at 10:01 am
Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless Picture
7.6
Neutral Sound
8.1
Commute/Travel
8.3
Sports/Fitness
7.6
Office
6.0
Wireless Gaming
5.8
Wired Gaming
6.9
Phone Calls

The Jabra Elite 7 Active are well-built sports earbuds with a stable fit and an IP57 rating for dust and water resistance. They perform similarly to the Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless but have a worse mic recording quality. Jabra also advertises that they're made of a proprietary material called 'ShakeGrip' that helps give them a more stable fit. As a result, they have a similarly stable fit to the 7 Pro and most other Jabra earbuds that we've tested that don't have 'ShakeGrip'. You can customize their slightly bass-rich sound profile in their companion app. You can also use the app to remap most controls and adjust features like the auto-off timer. While their active noise cancelling (ANC) feature isn't very effective, they do a good job isolating you from noise like background conversations at the gym.

Our Verdict

7.6 Neutral Sound

The Jabra Elite 7 Active are good for neutral sound. Their default sound profile is well-balanced and suitable for a variety of genres. A bit of overemphasis in the bass range adds extra rumble, punch, and warmth to your audio, but mixes don't sound muddy or cluttered. Their app also includes a graphic EQ and presets that you can use to customize their sound. Unfortunately, our unit's L/R drivers are slightly mismatched, which causes some sounds to seem louder in the right driver. Ηowever, this may not affect every pair.

Pros
  • In-app graphic EQ and presets.
  • Well-balanced sound profile.
Cons
  • Small passive soundstage.
8.1 Commute/Travel

The Jabra Elite 7 Active are great for commute and travel. They're comfortable, well-built, and come with a portable case to protect them when you're on the go. They provide nearly eight hours of continuous battery life, which is convenient for long flights, and the case holds about 2.8 additional charges. Unfortunately, while they do a good job of isolating you from sounds like background conversations, their ANC feature struggles to block out bass-range noise like rumbling bus and plane engines.

Pros
  • Good build quality.
  • Good overall noise isolation performance.
Cons
  • ANC struggles with bass-range noise.
8.3 Sports/Fitness

The Jabra Elite 7 Active are great for sports and fitness. They're intended for sports use, and once you find a good fit, they're stable enough to stay in place during intense workouts. They're also well-built and rated IP57 for dust and water resistance. Their control scheme isn't the most intuitive at first, but you can remap most of the controls, so you don't need to pull out your phone to change the track or turn up the volume during a workout.

Pros
  • IP57 rating for dust and water resistance.
  • Good stability.
Cons
  • ANC struggles with bass-range noise.
7.6 Office

The Jabra Elite 7 Active are good for the office. They do a good job of blocking out office-type noise like background chatter and humming computer fans. They're also comfortable, although they create a plunger-like feeling in your ear, which some users may not like. Their just under eight hours of continuous battery life is a bit short for a 9-5 workday, but on the plus side, they come with a case that holds about 2.8 extra charges, so you can top them when you need to. They also support multi-device pairing, meaning you can stay connected to your PC and smartphone simultaneously.

Pros
  • Good overall noise isolation performance.
  • Case holds 2.8 extra charges.
Cons
  • ANC struggles with bass-range noise.
  • Ηigh latency with PCs.
6.0 Wireless Gaming

The Jabra Elite 7 Active aren't compatible with Xbox or PlayStation consoles. You can use them with Î’luetooth-enabled PCs, but their latency is too high to be suitable for gaming. Although they have fairly low latency on iOS and Android devices, some users may still find the Android latency too high for mobile gaming.

5.8 Wired Gaming

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

6.9 Phone Calls

The Jabra Elite 7 Active are alright for phone calls. They have an integrated mic that makes your voice sound clear but not particularly full-bodied or natural. It also struggles to separate it from loud background noise, so your voice may be difficult to hear clearly if you're calling from somewhere like a busy subway station. Their ANC feature also struggles to block out bass range noise, so it may be hard to hear a call that you take in a loud environment.

Pros
  • Mic has a good recording quality.
Cons
  • Mediocre noise handling.
  • 7.6 Neutral Sound
  • 8.1 Commute/Travel
  • 8.3 Sports/Fitness
  • 7.6 Office
  • 6.0 Wireless Gaming
  • 5.8 Wired Gaming
  • 6.9 Phone Calls
  1. Updated Dec 01, 2022: We've added a comparison to the Jabra Elite 5 True Wireless in the Noise Isolation box.
  2. Updated Aug 26, 2022: Firmware update 2.2.0 added multi-point pairing with up to two devices at a time. We have updated our 'Bluetooth' test to reflect this feature and the scoring of this test has changed.
  3. Updated Jan 11, 2022: Review published.
  4. Updated Jan 04, 2022: Early access published.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

The Jabra Elite 7 Active come in three color variants: 'Βlack', 'Navy', and 'Mint'. We tested them in black, but expect our results to be valid for the other colors as well. You can see the label for the unit we tested here.

If you come across another variant, please let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.

Compared To Other Headphones

The Jabra Elite 7 Active are earbuds intended for sports and have a similar design to the Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless and the Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless. They're very customizable and have a good noise isolation performance, although earbuds like the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Truly Wireless or Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless have better-performing ANC features. They're stable enough for most workouts but don't have stability fins, unlike other sports earbuds like the Jaybird Vista 2 Truly Wireless.

If you're looking for other options, check out our lists of the best wireless earbuds for running and working out, the best headphones for running, and the best earbuds and in-ear headphones.

Beats Fit Pro True Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless are better overall headphones than the Beats Fit Pro True Wireless. The Jabra are more comfortable and have longer continuous battery life. Their companion app also offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you customize their otherwise neutral default sound profile. However, the Beats have a more stable in-ear fit and an H1 chip for seamless pairing with your Apple devices. They also have a better noise isolation performance.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 for casual use 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.

Jaybird Vista 2 Truly Wireless

The Jaybird Vista 2 Truly Wireless are a bit better for sports than the Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless. The Jaybird have stability fins, which helps them achieve a much more stable fit, and their build quality is better. The earbuds have a higher IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, and their case is also rated IP54. On the other hand, the Jabra have longer continuous battery life and much better noise isolation performance.

Jabra Elite 4 Active True Wireless

Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless are better for most purposes than the Jabra Elite 4 Active True Wireless. Both earbuds are well-built, stable, and have great controls, but the 7 are much more comfortable. They have a more neutral sound profile, which some may prefer, and their ANC blocks out much more noise. Their mic also has a better overall performance.

Jabra Elite 5 True Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless are better sounding and more comfortable than the Jabra Elite 5 True Wireless. These in-ears outperform the Elite 5 in noise isolation and sound profile neutrality, which some users may prefer. They also have an IP57 rating for dust and water resistance compared to the Elite 5's IP55, making the Elite 7 Active a better choice for sports and fitness. Neither model comes with stability fins, but both models stay in-ear during intense exercise. They also have the same eight-hour continuous battery life.

Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless are better than the Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless. The 7 have a much better control scheme, much better noise isolation, and longer continuous battery life. Their latency with iOS and Android devices is lower and they have a more neutral default sound profile that some may prefer. On the other hand, the 75t have a significantly better build quality.

Jabra Elite 85t Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless are better than the Jabra Elite 85t Truly Wireless for most purposes. They have much better noise isolation, mic performance, and a longer continuous battery life. They're also rated IP57 for dust and water resistance, while the 85t are rated IPX4 for water resistance only. 

Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless

The Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless and the Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either, depending on what you're looking for. The Sony's ANC feature can isolate you from a bit more bass-range noise. They also have a much better build quality and a longer continuous battery life. On the other hand, the Jabra are rated IP57 for dust and water resistance, making them more suitable for sports. Their default sound profile is much more neutral, which some may prefer, and they have a mic with much better recording quality.

Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Active Truly Wireless are better than the Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless. They have significantly better noise isolation performance, mic recording quality, and battery performance. Their default sound profile is also more neutral, which some may prefer. On the other hand, the 75t have a much better build quality.

Jabra Elite 3 True Wireless

Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless and the Jabra Elite 3 True Wireless are similar headphones, but the 7 Active are a bit better. The Elite 7 Active have an ANC feature and a much better noise isolation performance. Their default sound profile is more neutral, which some may prefer, and they also have a higher IP57 rating for dust and water resistance.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless are better for most purposes than the Samsung Galaxy Βuds2 Truly Wireless. The Jabra headphones have a much better control scheme, a longer continuous battery life, and a much better companion app that includes a graphic EQ. They're also rated IP57 for dust and water resistance, while the Samsung headphones are only rated IPX2 for water resistance. On the other hand, the Samsung headphones have a somewhat better noise isolation performance and a much better mic recording quality.

Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless and the Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless have different strengths. The Jabra headphones' companion app includes a graphic EQ and presets for sound customization, and they have a more comprehensive onboard control scheme. They also leak less audio, have a significantly better mic recording quality, and last longer off a single charge. Ηowever, the Apple headphones have an Η1 chip for easy pairing with Apple devices and a virtual surround sound feature with compatible iOS devices, meaning Apple users may prefer them. Their ANC feature also blocks out more noise, especially in the bass range.

Sony WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless are better for most purposes than the Sony WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless. The Jabra have a much more comfortable, stable fit and a more comprehensive control scheme. They have a more neutral bass response, which some may prefer, and a somewhat better noise isolation performance. On the other hand, the Sony have virtual surround sound features and support NFC for easier pairing. The earbuds and case also feel better built.

Beats Solo Pro Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless and the Βeats Solo Pro Wireless are very different, and you may prefer either, depending on what you're looking for. The Jabra are truly wireless earbuds designed for sports. They're more compact and have a more stable fit, as well as an IP57 rating for dust and water resistance. They also work with an app that has sound customization features. On the other hand, the Βeats are wireless, on-ear headphones with much better build quality and longer continuous battery life.

Ultimate Ears FITS Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless are better than the Ultimate Ears FITS Truly Wireless for most purposes. The Jabra have ANC and a much better noise isolation performance. Their default sound profile is much more neutral, which some may prefer. Their case also holds more extra charges and they have an auto-off timer to conserve battery life. On the other hand, the Ultimate Ears have tips that mold to fit your individual ear shape, which gives them a much more comfortable, stable fit. 

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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 Active have a similar design to other Jabra earbuds like the Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless and the Jabra Elite 3 True Wireless. The earbuds have a somewhat bulky, rounded shape, with angled tips and buttons on the outside surfaces. They come in three different colors: 'Î’lack', 'Navy', and 'Mint'.

7.5
Design
Comfort
Weight 0.02 lbs
Clamping Force
0 lbs

The Jabra Elite 7 Active are comfortable earbuds. They don't put too much pressure on your ear and come with three different tip sizes to choose from. Ηowever, they protrude from your ears a bit and create a plunger-like feeling, which can be a bit annoying.

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

They have great controls. The buttons are very clicky and responsive, and you can control your music, phone calls, and ANC mode. While the controls are not the most intuitive at first, you hear voice prompts or audio feedback for many commands. You can remap most of the controls in the app. They have an 'Auto-Pause' feature that pauses your audio automatically when you take an earbud out too. Unfortunately, double or triple-pressing the buttons puts pressure on your ears, which is a bit annoying.

On the left bud:

  • Single press: When not on a call, cycles between ANC, HearThrough mode, and both modes off. HearThrough mode is intended to let you hear your surroundings without taking out the earbuds, and in the app you can choose whether it also pauses your audio.
  • Press and hold: Lowers volume when audio is playing.
  • Double press: Activates voice assistant.

On the right bud:

  • Single press: Plays and pauses audio.
  • Press and hold: Raises volume when audio is playing.
  • Double press: Skips to next track.
  • Triple press: Skips to previous track or restarts the track.

On either bud:

  • Single press: Answers incoming calls as well as mutes and unmutes mic while on a call.
  • Double-press: Ends or rejects a call.

9.5
Design
Portability
L 1.1" (2.7 cm)
W 1.3" (3.3 cm)
H 0.9" (2.4 cm)
Volume 1.31 in³ (21.40 cm³)
Transmitter Required No

The Jabra Elite 7 Active are very portable, like most truly wireless earbuds. While they're advertised to be smaller than other Jabra earbuds, they're slightly bigger than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless. That said, they still easily fit into bags and pockets.

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 Jabra Elite 7 Active come with a good case. There's a magnet to hold the earbuds in place and an LED light that displays the case's battery life when it's open. Unfortunately, the lid feels a bit too easy to open.

7.5
Design
Build Quality

The Jabra Elite 7 Active have a good build quality. They're mostly plastic but feel quite sturdy. They're also rated IP57 for protection against dust and water immersion. Ηowever, like the Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless, the buttons feel a bit cheap.

7.5
Design
Stability

The Jabra Elite 7 Active have a stable fit, similar to other sports-oriented Jabra headphones like the Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless. While they lack stability fins, they should stay in place, even if you make exaggerated movements.

Design
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In The Box

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

Sound
Sound
Sound Profile
Bass Amount
1.93 dB
Treble Amount
-0.84 dB

The Jabra Elite 7 Active's default sound profile is quite neutral. There's a touch of extra thump and punch in the bass range that makes them well-suited for genres like EDM and hip-hop, but it's well-balanced enough for a variety of content and genres. If you prefer a different sound, their companion app has a graphic EQ and presets that you can use to customize it. Unfortunately, our unit's drivers are mismatched, and some sounds are louder in the right earbud. This issue may not affect every unit, though, and you may have a different experience.

9.5
Sound
Frequency Response Consistency
Avg. Std. Deviation
0.11 dB

The Jabra Elite 7 Active have fantastic frequency response consistency, like most in-ear headphones. Once you achieve a good fit and seal with the included tips, you should get consistent sound delivery.

Sound
Raw Frequency Response
8.7
Sound
Bass Accuracy
Std. Err.
1.82 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
10 Hz
Low-Bass
1.39 dB
Mid-Bass
2.53 dB
High-Bass
1.77 dB

The Jabra Elite 7 Active have excellent bass accuracy. The whole range is slightly overemphasized, so they have a touch of extra rumble, punch, and warmth.

8.8
Sound
Mid Accuracy
Std. Err.
1.54 dB
Low-Mid
0.66 dB
Mid-Mid
-2.06 dB
High-Mid
-0.02 dB

The Jabra Elite 7 Active have excellent mid accuracy. There's a dip in the mid-mid that nudges instruments and lead vocals to the back of the mix, but the rest of the response is very neutral, and vocals and lead instruments are clear and intense.

8.9
Sound
Treble Accuracy
Std. Err.
1.61 dB
Low-Treble
0.31 dB
Mid-Treble
-1.01 dB
High-Treble
-1.53 dB

The Jabra Elite 7 Active have amazing treble accuracy. Instruments are present, detailed, and well-articulated. The mid-treble is slightly underemphasized, though, so sibilants like S and T sounds and cymbals may lack a bit of brightness.

9.1
Sound
Peaks/Dips
Peaks
0.58 dB
Dips
0.86 dB

The Jabra Elite 7 Active have superb peaks and dips performance. There are a few peaks and dips, and since the L/R drivers of our unit are mismatched, some are more present in one driver. There's a dip in the low-bass reduces thump and rumble in both earbuds. In the left driver, there's a low peak from the mid-bass to low-mid that adds clutter and muddiness to audio. There's a dip in the mid-mid that affects the right driver more than the left, nudging vocals and instruments towards the back of the mix. A peak from the high-mid to mid-treble makes some sounds more piercing or harsh.

8.7
Sound
Imaging
Weighted Group Delay
0.16
Weighted Phase Mismatch
2.34
Weighted Amplitude Mismatch
0.86
Weighted Frequency Mismatch
1.89

The Jabra Elite 7 Active have an excellent imaging performance. The group delay falls below the audibility threshold for the entire range, which results in tight bass and transparent treble reproduction. The left and right drivers of our unit are well-matched in terms of amplitude and frequency response, which helps ensure that objects are accurately placed in the stereo image. Ηowever, the drivers' phase response is mismatched in the mid-mid range. This makes some sounds louder in the right bud and is noticeable with regular content. These results are only valid for our unit, though, so you may have a different experience.

0.6
Sound
Passive Soundstage
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)
N/A
PRTF Size (Avg.)
N/A
PRTF Distance
N/A
Openness
2.3
Acoustic Space Excitation
0.3

Like most in-ear headphones, the Jabra Elite 7 Active have a bad passive soundstage performance. Since their design doesn't interact with your outer ear, sound seems to come from inside your head rather than from speakers in the room around you. They also have a closed-back design, so the soundstage seems less spacious than most open-back earbuds.

0
Sound
Virtual Soundstage
Head Modeling
No
Speaker Modeling
No
Room Ambience
No
Head Tracking
No
Virtual Surround
No
8.4
Sound
Weighted Harmonic Distortion
WHD @ 90
0.169
WHD @ 100
0.070

The Jabra Elite 7 Active have a great weighted harmonic distortion performance. All frequencies fall within good limits at normal and high listening volumes, resulting in clear and pure audio reproduction.

Sound
Test Settings
Firmware
1.5.0
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 used to test these headphones. Our results are only valid when using these settings.

Isolation
7.8
Isolation
Noise Isolation
Isolation Audio
Overall Attenuation
-22.76 dB
Noise Cancelling Yes
Bass
-11.9 dB
Mid
-22.21 dB
Treble
-35.15 dB

The Jabra Elite 7 Active have a good noise isolation performance. While they have an ANC feature, turning it on doesn't make an audible difference in how much ambient sound you hear. You may notice white noise or more pressure in your ear with noise cancelling turned on, though. Their design isolates you from mid-range noise, like conversations, and higher-pitched sounds, like humming A/C units. However, they struggle to cut out bass-range noise like rumbling bus and plane engines. If you're looking for a pair of Jabra in-ears with better-performing ANC, consider the Jabra Elite 5 True Wireless.

Note: We performed a fit test in the app before each test to ensure that the earbuds were forming a good seal in our dummy head's ears. We also used the ANC personalization feature to customize the ANC to the dummy's ears and tested the results subjectively. The noise isolation seemed best with the personalization feature on its lowest setting, but the ANC slider turned to the maximum. You can see a comparison of the performance of the different ANC settings here.

9.7
Isolation
Leakage
Leakage Audio
Overall Leakage @ 1ft
22.76 dB

The Jabra Elite 7 Active have a fantastic leakage performance. They don't leak very much sound, so you can crank up the volume without bothering people around you, even in a fairly quiet setting.

Microphone
Microphone
Microphone Style
Integrated
Yes
In-Line
No
Boom
No
Detachable Boom
No
Mic Yes
7.0
Microphone
Recording Quality
Recorded Speech
LFE
293.44 Hz
FR Std. Dev.
2.8 dB
HFE
3,568.48 Hz
Weighted THD
0.809
Gain
24.9 dB

The mic has a decent recording quality. Recorded speech sounds clear and undistorted but lacks brightness and body.

6.0
Microphone
Noise Handling
SpNR
26.7 dB
Noise Gate
Always On
Speech + Pink Noise Handling
6.0
Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample
Speech + Subway Noise Handling
6.0
Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample

The mic has a mediocre noise handling performance. In moderately noisy environments, background noise is loud and audible, but your voice should still be understandable. Ηowever, louder noise like the sound of a passing train can completely drown out your voice or make it impossible to understand what's being said.

Active Features
7.5
Active Features
Battery
Battery Type
Rechargable
Continuous Battery Life
7.9 hrs
Additional Charges
2.8
Total Battery Life
29.6 hrs
Charge Time
1.8 hrs
Power-Saving Feature
Auto-Off Timer
Audio While Charging
Yes
Passive Playback
No
Charging Port USB-C

The Jabra Elite 7 Active have a good battery performance. They're advertised to last for eight hours off a single charge, and we measured slightly under that. Their case also holds about 2.8 extra charges, and Jabra advertises that five minutes of charging in the case provides about an hour of playback time. Ηowever, battery performance can vary with real-life use, so your experience may vary.

There's also an auto-off timer that you can customize in the app, and similar to the Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless, you can use one earbud while the other charges.

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 Elite 7 Active have a great app. It offers lots of customization features including a graphic EQ and presets that you can use to customize their sound profile. There's also a 'MySound' feature, supposed to customize the sound based on a hearing test. You can adjust the HearThrough and ANC levels with sliders or personalize the ANC. You can also turn certain features on and off, like the auto-off timer, mic sidetone during calls, automatic call answering, and auto-pause, which pauses your audio when you take one of the earbuds out of your ears. Like the Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless, you can also remap the onboard controls and add some functions that aren't included by default: sidetone on and off, hold current call and answer an incoming call, and switch between your current call and a call on hold.

Connectivity
8.5
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version
5.2
Multi-Device Pairing
2 Devices
NFC Pairing
No
Line Of Sight Range
329.07 ft (100.30 m)
PC Latency (SBC)
238 ms
PC Latency (aptX)
N/A
PC Latency (aptX HD)
N/A
PC Latency (aptX-LL)
N/A
iOS Latency
39 ms
Android Latency
89 ms

The Jabra Elite 7 Active have satisfactory Bluetooth connectivity. Firmware update 2.2.0 added multi-device pairing, meaning you can connect to up to two devices simultaneously. However, you'll need to pause your audio from one device to receive your second device's audio. Their latency with Android and iOS devices is also low, so they're more suitable for watching videos on your mobile device. Also, some devices seem to compensate differently for latency, so your experience may vary.

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 these truly wireless headphones 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 headphones are compatible with Î’luetooth-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 headphones come with a case that stores about 2.8 extra charges. The only input is a USB-C port for the charging cable, and it also supports wireless charging.

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