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Jabra Elite 3

#30 Jabra Elite 3

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The Jabra Elite 3 earbuds offer a comfortable fit, decent sound quality, and a durable IP55-rated design suitable for outdoor activities. They lack ANC but include HearThrough mode for situational awareness. The battery life is solid, and they support fast charging, though wireless charging is absent. The earbuds are compatible with the Jabra Sound+ app, which provides EQ presets but no custom EQ settings.
Audio
Noise Cancellation
Fit Stability
Battery
Call Quality
Controls
Pros
  • Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
  • Good sound quality with aptX support
  • IP55 dust and water resistance
  • HearThrough mode for ambient awareness
Cons
  • No Active Noise Cancelling (ANC)
  • Charging case lacks wireless charging
  • No customizable EQ in app
  • Some features limited to Android users
  • Initial pairing process can be cumbersome
Release Daterelease dateAugust 2021
ANCanc infoNo
IPXipx infoIP55
Batterybattery info7 hours/28 hours with charging case (No ANC)
Reference Price No Price
IN-DEPTH
Audio
  • Quality: Delivers a bass-forward and bright audio performance with good clarity and detail.
  • Soundstage: Passive soundstage is closed-off, with sound perceived as inside the head.
  • Volume Levels: Can reach high volume levels without distortion
Noise Cancellation
  • Equipped: No ANC, but passive isolation is decent with the right ear tips.
  • Transparency Mode: HearThrough mode allows ambient noise in for awareness.
  • Levels: Not applicable as there is no ANC
Comfort and Fit
  • Comfort: Lightweight design with a snug and secure fit in the ear.
  • Stability: Stable during workouts and active use without additional fins.
  • Ear Tip Options: Comes with multiple silicone ear tip sizes for a customizable fit
Battery
  • Playback Time: Around 7 hours on a single charge, with some reviews noting slightly more.
  • Charging Case: Case provides additional 21 hours, no wireless charging support.
  • Quick Charging: Supports fast charging, offering 1 hour of playback after 10 minutes of charging
Call Quality
  • Microphone: Microphone delivers clear audio for calls, but may struggle with noise.
  • Number of Microphones: Four MEMS microphones provide decent call clarity
  • Noise Reduction: Mic does not effectively block out background noise during calls.
Controls
    Controls
  • Physical buttons provide responsive control over playback and calls
Connectivity
  • Multipoint Connectivity: No support for connecting to multiple devices simultaneously.
  • Range: Stable Bluetooth 5.2 connection with good range.
  • Bluetooth Supports Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC and aptX codecs, but not AAC
Compatibility
  • OS: Compatible with both iOS and Android, with some features Android-exclusive.
  • App: Jabra Sound+ app offers EQ presets and HearThrough settings, but lacks custom EQ.
Other Features
  • Water Resistance: IP55 rating provides resistance to dust and water, suitable for exercise and outdoor use.
  • FindMyEarbuds: The Sound+ app includes a 'Find My Jabra' feature to locate misplaced earbuds