Jabra Elite 7 Pro
Great earbuds, killer app!
11/07/2022 11:02
Jabra are clearly going after some of the big names in the wireless ANC earbuds space with the Elite Pro 7s- can they compete?
Unboxing the headphones, everything is very understated - the packaging is sustainable and recyclable (perhaps at the expense of any wow factor)....impressive to see everything stripped back to the bare essentials. In the box is a USB-C/USB-A charging cable, a pack of different earbud sizes, a small amount of paperwork, and the charging case containing the earbuds.
I was surprised by how light and small the charging case is. The magnetic closure feels high quality and it's convenient to be able to charge it wirelessly as well as at high-speed via USB-C. It'll show up a few fingerprints but then anyone wanting to protect the case and buds should throw on a skin or case anyway. Onto the buds themselves, they're also magnetically attached inside the case - they're incredibly small and light at just 5.4g each.
Setup was straightforward - downloading the Sound+ app first, which guides you through bluetooth pairing with the headphones, and installs any firmware updates. You can connect the earbuds to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously with Multipoint and I found this worked flawlessly.
The app is full-featured and lets you customise every aspect of how the earbuds work. From EQ settings (you get a series of presets to try and you can also create/save your own), to inbuilt white noise playback in 'soundscape' for deep focus/sleep sessions, to customising the amount of ANC you hear, vs the HearThrough function for hearing the environment around you whilst listening. You can even customise the way the earbud buttons work, as well as how you want yourself to sound when you use them for calls.
In terms of fit and feel, they were initially a little unusual to fit (being familiar with another popular brand of 'pro' headphones), but you have to kind of twist them into your ear like a corkscrew. They fit well, there's no danger of them falling out, and yet you barely even notice they're there - I can't overstate how light these are! These would work well for listening during running/yoga, or any kind of active sport.
The ANC is very impressive, and enhanced by the way the earbuds sit in your ear. I found the sound profile suited mid/bass heavy tracks with some tinny-ness creeping in for treble-heavy music at high volumes.
For a good quality set of wireless buds that won't break the bank, the Elite 7 Pros are a strong recommendation.
thatmarkgilroy
York , Spojené království
Age: 42
Gender: Female