Jabra - Elite 10 Gen 2

Well that's annoying. Because they were $299 last week on Amazon. I obviously never would have bought from *the airport* otherwise. Lol Fair, 3 weeks isn't forever. I needed them asap sadly, as my Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2s went in the ocean.

My Jabra Elite 10 G2 fell in the ocean, so I bought XM5s. I am happy with the change, not so happy being out almost $200.

My headphones died on my last flight, so I've been exploring an in-ear wireless replacement. While I don't consider myself an audiophile, I am very particular... I'm a classical musician and want high-quality sound. I need great ANC since I travel frequently, and long bike rides introduce lots of wind noise. I'd like them to replace my desktop headset for calls if the mic is good enough, and being able to customize the controls is a must. So far here are the ones I've tried: * **Sennheiser MTW4:** Love the sound (one of the best), controls are customizable enough for me, the fit is amazing right out of the box with max isolation. ANC is excellent and wind reduction is amazing (the best). I was riding about 15 mph into a headwind and it sounded like a weather channel reporter in a hurricane. Turned on wind reduction and if not for feeling the wind, I could've been in a concert hall. App is easy, intuitive, simple, and fast. Unfortunately the mic and call quality are atrocious. * **Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2**: Great sound (not the *best*, but very good (although they do *not* support aptX). Controls are customizable enough for me. I feel like the fit would be amazing if they went just a touch further in. Again, if I could get a better fit, I think the ANC is outstanding. The wind reduction isn't as good as the MTW4, but I suspect that's mostly due to poor isolation: I'd welcome recommendations on replacement ear tips. Call/mic quality is the best. The app is a little confusing, and has some neat features. My first pair was defective--constant static in the left earbud. Customer service was phenomenal and I had a new pair with next day shipping for free. * **B&W Pi8:** Overall sound quality is amazing. I'd consider these the best. ANC is on the better end, but leaves quite a bit to be desired with ambient noise. Wind reduction is pathetic, but this isn't marketed for an active lifestyle. The controls are not very customizable, and there's no way to enable/disable ANC without going through the app (which doesn't help me if I'm listening from a laptop). The app is straightforward, though a little bloated, and it took me three attempts to get them paired with my devices. Mic/call quality is very good. Apart from lacking good wind reduction, my chief complaint--and it would have been enough to send it back regardless of everything else--is the obnoxious (and obnoxiously loud) haptic noises when using the controls. I couldn't figure out how to adjust them, so even when listening at low volume to a quiet section of a song, you get acoustically assaulted by a chime. These were sent back, and I'll add their customer service is horrendous and slow. * **Bose QC Ultra:** Outstanding ANC in the low and low/mid range. Doesn't work as well for intermittent sounds or higher frequencies. Fit is so-so even with the wings, sound quality is what you'd expect from Bose: an inauthentic representation of highs and lows to make the illusion of superior sound. I was sufficiently turned off by the fit, sound, and controls that I didn't test anything else. * **Apple AirPods Pro 2:** Quite honestly, I hate white and was reluctant to even try them. I couldn't get these to fit comfortably any which way, so they went back. I'll confess some of this may be personal bias, so don't write them off on my account. My wife uses hers all the time and I know from being on the receiving end the call/mic quality in noisy environments leaves a lot to be desired--even worse than the MTW4. * **Sony WF-1000XM5:** The default sound really (I mean *really*) emphasizes the lows and highs. For classical music lovers, I'd advice against these. The balance of ANC, wind reduction, and controls makes them all-around a good product. Controls are good, but I couldn't get a great fit that truly isolated the sound and made them feel secure. Since everything else was "good" I didn't bother with other tips and sent them back. * **Denon PerL Pro:** Takes a little bit to personalize the sound, at which point they sound pretty good. Not the best, but they pass my tests across multiple genres. Something feels a little "off" with the default frequency response curve, but I don't have the equipment to test it. Fit is great right out of the box. The wings fit in my ears perfectly and they feel the most secure out of them all. App is straightforward, wind reduction is good; not great, but good enough. Controls are the most customizable of them all. Worth noting: you can also customize whether they pause automatically when one or both earbuds are removed. Call quality hasn't been tested yet. Also, and this is a real annoyance: they're really hard to get out of the case. I have to turn it upside down and shake it to release the earbuds, so one-handed use isn't possible. I'm going to hang on to these a while longer--they definitely make the final cut along with the Jabra and MTW4. * **Technics AZ100:** Out of the box, the sound was... weird. There's definitely some heavy bass, but also a really pronounced high end. This was immediately striking me as a turn-off and would be exhausting to listen to all day. The fit was good--it took a little finagling to get them firmly in place, but once I did, I barely knew they were there. App was pretty buggy for me. Despite supporting multipoint connections, I couldn't control the EQ on the earbuds from my phone while listening from my computer. Controls are highly customizable. ANC works on all frequencies (unlike some others which are more effective on certain frequency ranges). but it's effect isn't as dramatic as Bose or Sennheiser. Haven't tested the mic/call quality or wind reduction yet. What other earbuds should I be considering? (Before anyone jumps on it: yes, both my computer and Qobuz are sending via aptX.) ETA: Updated with description of pros/cons of each.

AirPods went back. Jabra is still in the running as long as I can get some new tips that fit better. I don’t get enough seal for isolation. The mic is far superior, the ANC is on point, and the fact that it still has a button is terrific for avoiding accidental presses. The AZ arrives today.

I have a stupid amount of expensive and high end earbuds, but the ones I *always* have with me are the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2. Several of my other earbuds have better sound, but the Jabra still sound great, their battery life is among the best, and their comfort is unmatched. They're not #1 n any one area (except comfort), but they're arguably the 2nd or 3rd best in practically *every* area, making them good all arounders. What's better, winning a gold medal or winning *all the silver medals*? For a daily driver I'd probably choose the multi-silver-medalist.

If your budget is $300, I think they are one of the best all-around earbuds right now. My Jabra Elite Gen2 are still my favorite all-arounders, but the AZ100 sound is better. The only earbud that sounds better than the AZ100 *under $300* is the Denon Perl Pro, which were $330 a year ago, so their current price is a steal. The Technics are better in most other areas though. In terms of "are the AZ100s really worth the money," I think they are, in that they excel at everything you should expect from a $300 earbud. But you can get pretty damn close from the Sennheiser MTW4, which are a bit cheaper now. I always recommended the MTW4 over the AZ80, considering the two more or less tied. I do think the AZ100, especially in LDAC, has edged both out, but it's not a huge margin. Jabra Elite 10 and 8 Gen 2 are still contenders, at whatever their current price is. I'm trying out some JBL Tour Pro 3 and I have reservations, but they're growing on me. I don't love the sound but I'm warming up to it, and I think others might find it to be in the same league as the AZ100 soundwise. I have some qualms about the limited control customizability and some intermittent charging problems, but overall these are very good earbuds and legitimate competitors to the AZ100 in the same price range. OnePlus 3 Pro and Nothing 2024 have excellent sound and are good all arounders for half the price or less. These are definitely a step down from the AZ100 but we're talking diminishing returns here. If the AZ100s sound 10-20% better and have 20-25% better ANC, but cost 200%-250% more, it's up to you to decide whether those improvements are worth the cost. (Those percentages are just a rough comparison based on my experiences, and don't correspond to any hard data).

The Jabra are my favorites all around, but I have a lot of earbuds and there are a lot that beat them in one area or another, but none (in my opinion) that beat them *overall*. Comfort: no earbuds beat Jabra Elite 10 for comfort. Probably the next most comfortable would be Nothing 2024 / A or OnePlus 3/3Pro/2Pro or maybe Galaxy 2Pro/3Pro. But I find Technics, Devialet, Bose to all be reasonably comfortable. Sound: I love the Jabra 10 sound but plenty of premium earbuds beat them in sound. Technics AZ100/80, Sennheiser MTW4, Denon Perl Pro, and at a higher price point: Gemini 2, Pi8, BeoPlay EX (and probably Eleven but I haven't tried them). The Nothing 2024 in LDAC could potentially beat the Jabra in sound too but it's a close call. Most of these would be overkill if you're primarily listening to audiobooks and podcasts: in fact the Jabra are my favorites for spoken word, especially since the recent LC3 firmware update. ANC: Bose beats everyone. To my ears, the Jabra ANC is roughly tied for 2nd place ANC with Sony, Sennheiser, and Devialet. Some might argue that Sony is 2nd place and the others are tied for 3rd. Either way. I particularly like the Jabra ANC for flights, but the others are comparable. Microphone: I don't use earbuds much for calls so this is one area I never have much of an opinion on. My understanding is that Huawei buds have the best mics for calls but I've never tried them. Water Resistance: the Jabra 8 Active are the only earbuds I'm comfortable showering with. Beyond that I don't pay too much attention to IP ratings. My understanding is that Jabra generally leads in this area but that there are some (which I can't recollect) that are comparable. Physical buttons: nothing that I'm aware of beats Jabra in this area. I know the Status Between 4ANC (or something like that) has a physical button in addition to touch controls, but I only had these briefly and I don't remember how useful it was. Transmitter: Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 has a transmitter case (I think B&W were the innovators in this area). When using the USB-C transmitter, the Pi8 sound is *incredible*. I don't think I've tried the headphone/aux cable transmitter yet (the Pi8 comes with two separate cables instead of the Jabra version which has a built in adapter on a single cable). I think JBL Tour Pro 3 also have a transmitter option but I only had these briefly and I don't think I tried it. If your otherwise-perfect earbuds are missing the transmitter case feature, you can always get something like this: https://a.co/d/bbJW8Yn. I've used a similar device on a plane and it worked great, but I didn't do any side-by-side comparison of sound quality or anything. If all my Jabra earbuds disappears today, the Technics AZ100 or Sennheiser MTW4 would probably be my new daily drivers. Both have better sound than the Jabra and are probably 2nd-ish place in all the other areas: they're great overall earbuds. But this choice puts a lot of emphasis on music sound quality. For primarily audiobooks/podcasts, I'd probably choose the OnePlus Buds 3 Pro or Nothing 2024 (or Nothing A) as daily drivers. (Don't get me wrong, they both sound fantastic on music too). OnePlus would probably win out because of their controls and somewhat better ANC and battery life.

I have a lot of great earbuds, and the Jabra Elite 10 are my favorite "daily drivers" for their comfort and overall functionality. I've been on the lookout for my next go-to brand and I'm leaning towards OnePlus and Nothing Ear. Both are comfortable, pocketable, have most/all essential functionality, and sound great. Overall I prefer OnePlus, but it's a close call.

I have 3 sets of Elite 10 Gen 2 and 1 set of Elite 8 Gen 2, so I'm hoping to keep them around for a while, because nothing else quite lives up to the Jabra as comfortable all-arounders. (And I have a lot of top-tier earbuds, many of which are better than Jabra in some ways, but the Jabra are still my favorite daily drivers). If all my Jabra earbuds disappeared today, my Technics AZ100 or OnePlus Buds Pro 3 would probably become my new daily drivers. It's impossible to know what the future will bring, but I'd anticipate that these brands will continue putting out worthwhile all-around earbuds like Jabra has. Nothing Ear is a good choice too. In the current generation, I *slightly* prefer my OnePlus buds over Nothing Ear, but it's a close call. For my ears, Nothing are probably the most comfortable earbuds after Jabra.

I also have a few sets of Elite 10 and will be sad when the last set dies or I run it through the washer... They're my #1 earbuds for everyday use and I pretty much always have a set in my pocket. When my Elite 10s and 8s are gone, AZ100 (or its successor, presumably) is a great premium "everyday" earbud, probably the best and most full featured in its price range while still being comfortable and pocketable. I also really like the OnePlus Buds Pro 3. They're not as "premium" as the Technics but they're cheaper and fairly full featured and they scratch my "everyday carry" itch better than most.

From your list **-** Sony WF-1000XM5 > Galaxy B2P will only the one who will cancel out office noise if they fit well. In general below will be top ANC performers I tested Bose QC Ultra > Sony XM5, JBL TP3 (with stock foam tips) > Jabra Elite 10 G2 > Samsung GB3P > Soundcore L4P > Galaxy Buds FE (after recent update) out of them first 3 will definitely cancel most of the Voices, typing etc. I am currently using JBLTPRO3 for the same purpose

Not sure where you’re from but It looks like you can still buy them at Best Buy. If you loved them, just get them again. No need to look for different ones. I love my Jabras

If you can still get them the Jabra Elite 10 Gen2 or Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen2, great sound, excellent ANC but Jabra stopped producing them and Software updates are up in the air

My favorite is the Jabra elite 10 gen 2. The fit is great the EQ is awesome and the noise canceling is very good. The icing on top is the new case that allows you to plug an aux cord into it and listen to whatever you plugged in through your earbuds. Great for travel as you don't need the cheap headphones the airline gives you.

Yeah that sucks. It was a little difficult to get them in the states as well since they stopped making them.

If you don't find the right fit yes they don't work as good. I have very little use for anc but I do use it while on my lawn mower with good results. For me it's more of the fact that I can use these while I'm traveling because of the tech in the case that as far as I know nobody else has. I've quite enjoyed mine.

I've said this before but I'm a big fan of Jabra. I have a pair of the 75t that I've had for about 5 years now and they still sound great. I just bought the Jabra 10 elite gen 2 because I wanted an upgrade and I'm happy with these as well. The only downside is that's the last pair of earbuds they're making.

Yeah it's kind of hard to get them now but I was able to get the elite 10 gen 2 on their website for like $80 off. Just took a little longer to get.

I'm a big fan of Jabra earbuds. I've had the 75t for about 5 years and the only downside is the battery life has faded a little but not much. I just upgraded to the elite 10 and love them. If you travel much these are a must have since the case can be used to listen with your earbuds to anything with an aux jack.

I wouldn’t shop on eBay because it’s too expensive. Instead, I recommend Facebook Marketplace or your local buy and sell. As for earbuds, I would still go with the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2. They’re awesome, and the active noise cancellation is fantastic. If you don’t like the fit, Amazon has really great aftermarket ear tips that provide a secure hold.

It's not really what makes them stand out, it's just that I prefer them because of the stem style which usually fits better in my ear compared to bud styled earbuds like the Technics az100, Sennheiser mtw4, or the Sony wf-1000xm5, etc. I also just use the OnePlus buds pro 3 because of their swipe controls and the fact that I have already used their previous gen earbuds for quite a long time. I used to use the Jabra elite 10 gen 2 but they crapped out on me which was another factor because I never had any reliability issues with OnePlus earbuds (Btw it's probably not worth buying more earbuds unless your willing to return them for the ones that you like)

Well there's not really a top 3 for me, more like top 3 for different categories like sound quality, ANC, transparency mode, or something else but over I would say for best overall it would be these. JBL tour pro 3 (love this pair of tws and imo it's the best overall bud I've tried in terms of all categories but the case is seriously annoying to carry around because it's massive.) Technics az100 (great pair overall like the JBL but I found it hard to stay in my ears because they were bigger than other bud style earbuds I've tried.) Sony wf-1000xm5 (it's a good overall pair with excellent ANC, mediocre transparency but the sound quality is too bass heavy and seemed to over some of the vocals and instruments making them sound muddy. Also I hate the foam eartips (personal preference) because they are uncomfy but the whole reason the ANC is good is because of them.) Honorable mentions: Jabra elite 10 gen 2 (mine crapped out and Jabra doesn't support or make consumer earbuds anymore) OnePlus buds pro 3 (my daily driver) Apple Airpods pro 2

Untrue. Go to their store page. I see pretty much all their wireless earbuds as sold out and it has been like this for like two months. Many stores sold their remaining Jabra Elite stock towards the end of last year with heavily discounted prices. I shopped around for their Elite 10 Gen 2 earbuds a couple months ago and only a handful of stores had stock left and all of them were selling their products at MSRP.