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Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
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TypeIn-ear
Noise CancellingYes
EnclosureClosed-Back
Bass Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
WirelessTruly Wireless
TransducerDynamic
Treble Amount
Underemphasized (-5 dB)
MicYes
Sound Signature
Warm
TypeIn-ear
Noise CancellingYes
EnclosureSemi-Open
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (1 dB)
WirelessTruly Wireless
TransducerDynamic
Treble Amount
Slightly Underemphasized (-2 dB)
MicYes
Sound Signature
Balanced
Our Verdict
Apple AirPods Pro 2
Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 and the Apple AirPods Pro 2 are both solid noise cancelling earbuds, with the Apple performing a bit better. The Jabra offer more flexibility via their app, like a comprehensive EQ and sidetone (especially for Android users who can't access Apple's iOS-exclusive features). They have a longer continuous battery life than the Apple headphones, but if you have an iOS device, the H2 chip's seamless integration is compelling for its ease of use. However, there's no denying that the Jabra are more flexible with the 'smart case' that lets you connect to wired and Bluetooth sound sources.
Variants
- AirPods Pro 2 (White)
- AirPods Pro 2 (USB‑C) (White)
- Elite 10 Gen 2 (Cocoa)
- Elite 10 Gen 2 (Denim)
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Main Differences for
Sports And Fitness
Sports And Fitness
Threshold
Sports And Fitness
7.9
8.1
Stability
7.5
8.0
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Sound
Sound Profile
Sound Profile
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Normalization Frequency
600 Hz
650 Hz
Bass Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Slightly Emphasized (1 dB)
Treble Amount
Underemphasized (-5 dB)
Slightly Underemphasized (-2 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Balanced
Frequency Response Consistency
8.0
9.0
Consistency L
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Consistency R
Preview Graph
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Std. Deviation
0.84 dB
0.47 dB
Raw Frequency Response
Raw FR L
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Raw FR R
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Bass Profile: Target Compliance
9.9
9.5
Bass Profile: Target Compliance
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
RMS Deviation From Target
0.6 dB
2.3 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
20 Hz
20 Hz
Low Bass
0.57 dB
2.84 dB
Mid Bass
-0.51 dB
1.38 dB
High Bass
0.38 dB
-1.45 dB
Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
8.9
9.6
Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
RMS Deviation From Target
1.58 dB
0.71 dB
Low Mid
1.15 dB
0.9 dB
Mid-Mid
-0.41 dB
-0.28 dB
High Mid
-2.25 dB
0.02 dB
Treble Profile: Target Compliance
6.0
9.1
Treble Profile: Target Compliance
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
RMS Deviation From Target
5.23 dB
2.37 dB
Low Treble
-5.36 dB
-2.19 dB
Mid Treble
-4.58 dB
-0.8 dB
High Treble
-8.34 dB
-1.53 dB
Peaks/Dips
8.6
7.8
Peaks/Dips Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Peaks
0.83 dB
1.25 dB
Dips
1.07 dB
1.51 dB
Stereo Mismatch
8.5
7.2
Frequency Response Mismatch
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Phase Response Mismatch
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Weighted Amplitude Mismatch
0.14 dB
0.54 dB
Weighted Frequency Response Mismatch
1.04 dB
0.76 dB
Weighted Phase Mismatch
1.2°
1.4°
Group Delay
8.5
7.5
Group Delay
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Weighted Group Delay
0.6 ms
1.0 ms
Cumulative Spectral Decay
CSD
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PRTF
0.0
0.0
PRTF
PRTF Accuracy (RMS Deviation)
N/A
N/A
PRTF Size (Avg.)
N/A
N/A
PRTF Distance
N/A
N/A
Harmonic Distortion
9.3
9.7
Harmonics Levels
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
THD Ratio
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
WHD @ 94 dB SPL
0.06%
0.05%
WHD @ 104 dB SPL
0.17%
0.04%
Electrical Aspects
Impedance
Sensitivity @1kHz-1V
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth Max SPL
104.9 dB
102.4 dB
Virtual Soundstage
5.0
2.9
Virtual Soundstage
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Head Modeling
On/Off
No
Speaker Modeling
On/Off
On/Off
Room Ambience
No
No
Head Tracking
On/Off
On/Off
Virtual Surround
Personalized Spatial Audio
Dolby Atmos
Test Settings
Firmware
8A358
1.1.4 (1033) (English)
Power
On
On
Connection
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Codec
SBC, 16-bit, 44.1kHz
SBC, 16-bit, 48kHz
Test Instrument
Audio Precision APx517B
Audio Precision APx517B
EQ
Adaptive EQ
Neutral
ANC
On
On
Tip/Pad
Silicone (small)
Silicone (small)
Microphone
Integrated
Integrated
Design
Style
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Type
In-ear
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Semi-Open
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Dynamic
Comfort
7.5
7.5
Comfort Picture
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Weight
0.02 lbs
0.03 lbs
Clamping Force
0 lbs
0 lbs
Controls
8.2
8.0
Controls Picture
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OS Compatibility
Not OS specific
Not OS specific
Ease Of Use
Good
Decent
Feedback
Great
Good
Call/Music Control
Yes
Yes
Volume Control
Yes
Yes
Microphone Control
Mute/Unmute
Mute/Unmute
Channel Mixing
No
No
Noise Cancelling Control
On/Off
On/Off
Talk-Through
On/Off
On/Off
Additional Controls
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
Portability
9.6
9.5
Portability Picture
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L
1.2" (3.0 cm)
1.2" (3.1 cm)
W
0.9" (2.3 cm)
1.3" (3.4 cm)
H
0.9" (2.3 cm)
0.7" (1.7 cm)
Volume
0.99 in³ (16.20 cm³)
1.09 in³ (17.92 cm³)
Transmitter Required
No
No
Case
9.0
8.0
Case Picture
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Type
Hard case
Hard case
L
1.8" (4.5 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
W
2.4" (6.1 cm)
1.9" (4.7 cm)
H
0.9" (2.2 cm)
0.9" (2.4 cm)
Volume
3.67 in³ (60.10 cm³)
4.47 in³ (73.32 cm³)
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build Quality Picture
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Stability
7.5
8.0
Stability Picture
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Headshots 1
Angled Picture
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Side Picture
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Headshots 2
Front Picture
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Rear Picture
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Top
Top Picture
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In The Box
In The Box Picture
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Isolation
Noise Isolation - Full Range
9.1
8.5
Noise Isolation - Full Range Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Overall Attenuation
-24.49 dB
-22.25 dB
Bass
-19.97 dB
-19.05 dB
Mid
-27.28 dB
-21.65 dB
Treble
-26.90 dB
-26.81 dB
Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
9.6
9.3
Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Airplane Noise Attenuation
-23.46 dB
-22.17 dB
Airplane Noise Isolation Audio
Office Noise Attenuation
-21.69 dB
-21.03 dB
Office Noise Isolation Audio
Street Noise Attenuation
-25.48 dB
-23.31 dB
Street Noise Isolation Audio
Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
Female Voice 1
Male Voice 1
Female Voice 2
Male Voice 2
ANC Wind Handling
ANC Wind Handling Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
ANC Wind Noise
Leakage
8.3
8.2
Leakage
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Leakage Audio
Overall Leakage @ 1ft
31.85 dB
32.41 dB
Microphone
Microphone Style
Integrated
Yes
Yes
In-Line
No
No
Boom
No
No
Detachable Boom
No
No
Mic
Yes
Yes
Recording Quality
5.3
6.5
Microphone Frequency Response
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Recorded Speech
LFE
216.68 Hz
184.86 Hz
FR Std. Dev.
4.98 dB
6.82 dB
HFE
3,466.89 Hz
7,782.91 Hz
Weighted THD
57.033
0.659
Gain
-4.91 dB
-21.93 dB
Noise Handling
6.4
7.8
SpNR
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
SpNR
10.15 dB
9.29 dB
Noise Gate
No
Always On
Speech + Pink Noise Handling
7.0
8.0
Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample
Speech + Subway Noise Handling
5.5
7.5
Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample
Active Features
Battery
7.0
7.4
Battery Type
Rechargable
Rechargable
Continuous Battery Life
5.9 hrs
7 hrs
Additional Charges
4.0
3.0
Total Battery Life
29.5 hrs
28 hrs
Charge Time
0.9 hrs
0.75 hrs
Power-Saving Feature
Standby mode
Auto-Off Timer and Standby Mode
Audio While Charging
Yes
Yes
Passive Playback
No
No
Charging Port
Lightning
USB-C
App Support
6.5
8.0
App Picture
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App Name
iOS Interface
Jabra Sound+
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
No
Yes
macOS
Yes
No
Windows
No
No
Equalizer
No
Graphic + Presets
ANC Control
On/Off
On/Off
Mic Control
No
No
Room Effects
No
No
Playback Control
No
No
Button Mapping
Yes
Yes
Surround Support
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Wired Connection
0.0
3.1
Cable Picture
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Analog Audio
No
Yes
USB Audio
No
USB-C
Detachable
No
Yes
Length
N/A
2.62 ft (0.80 m)
Connector
No Wired Option
USB-C
Latency - Analog
N/A
93.6 ms
Latency - USB
N/A
98.8 ms
Recorded Latency
N/A
Recorded Latency Connection
No Wired Audio
Analog
Bluetooth Connection
8.0
8.3
Bluetooth Version
5.3+H2 chip
5.3
Multi-Device Pairing
Yes (Apple Ecosystem)
2 Devices
Quick Pair (Android)
No
Yes
Quick Pair (iOS)
Yes
No
Line Of Sight Range
334.65 ft (102.00 m)
334.65 ft (102.00 m)
Latency - SBC
160 ms
273 ms
Latency - aptX
N/A
N/A
Latency - aptX Adaptive (High Quality)
N/A
N/A
Latency - aptX Adaptive (Low Latency)
N/A
N/A
Latency - LDAC
N/A
N/A
Recorded Latency
Recorded Latency Codec
SBC
SBC
AAC Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Connection (Dongle)
0.0
0.0
Line Of Sight Range
N/A
N/A
Latency - Dongle
N/A
N/A
Recorded Latency
N/A
N/A
PC Compatibility
Analog
No
Audio Only
Wired USB
No
Audio Only
Non-BT Wireless
No
No
PlayStation Compatibility
PS4 Analog
No
Audio Only
PS4 Wired USB
No
Audio Only
PS4 Non-BT Wireless
No
No
PS5 Analog
No
Audio Only
PS5 Wired USB
No
Audio Only
PS5 Non-BT Wireless
No
No
Xbox Compatibility
Xbox One Analog
No
Audio Only
Xbox One Wired USB
No
No
Xbox One Non-BT Wireless
No
No
Xbox Series X|S Analog
No
Audio Only
Xbox Series X|S Wired USB
No
No
Xbox Series X|S Non-BT Wireless
No
No
Base/Dock
2.2
5.2
Type
Charging Case
Wireless USB Dongle + Charging Case
USB Input
No
Yes
Line In
No
No
Line Out
No
No
Optical Input
No
No
RCA Input
No
No
Dock Charging
Yes
Yes
Power Supply
Lightning
USB-C
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