JBL Free vs. Jabra Elite 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Free 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

JBL Free vs. Jabra Elite 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Free Jabra Elite 5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 99 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - 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 White | Black Titanium black | Gold beige | Black
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection - Water-resistant, IP55
Recommended Use - Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL Free Jabra Elite 5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Jabra Elite 5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Free.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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 Jabra Elite 5 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz JBL Free offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 5.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 6 mm Jabra Elite 5 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free.
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 JBL Free Jabra Elite 5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Microphone Features - Battery level indicator
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Free Jabra Elite 5
Controls - Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC mode
CABLE JBL Free Jabra Elite 5
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES JBL Free 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 JBL Free Jabra Elite 5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Jabra Elite 5 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free.
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) JBL Free recharge faster than JBL Free.
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS JBL Free Jabra Elite 5
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear sleeves, charging case 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 - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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