Jaybird RUN XT vs. Jabra Elite 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird RUN XT and Jabra Elite 5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jaybird RUN XT vs. Jabra Elite 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.43 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.95 cm / 6.83 g
Charging case: 7.7 cm x 4.3 cm x 4 cm / 56.6 g
Earphone: 2 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.054 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 2.6 cm x 6.41 cm x 3.89 cm / 40 g
Colour Black, Flash | Grey, storm Titanium black | Gold beige | Black
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7 Water-resistant, IP55
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Jabra Elite 5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird RUN XT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <5% -
Sensitivity 103 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 5 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, HearThrough, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional MEMS-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
Microphone Features - Battery level indicator
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 5
Controls Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, pair mode, voice assistant Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC mode
CABLE Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 5
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 5
Features - Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 80 mAh -
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Jabra Elite 5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird RUN XT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Standby Time - 275 days
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jaybird RUN XT recharge faster than Jaybird RUN XT.
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 5
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 pairs of EarFins, 2 pairs of round ear tips (small, medium), 2 pairs of oval ear tips (small, medium) Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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