
Jabra - Elite 5
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Last updated: Nov 24, 2025 Scoring
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"Love it for running (snug)"
"I have been using my jabra elites for years and have had zero slipping"
"I also have tiny ear canals and the Jabra Elites have worked well for me, they’re secure 95% of the time unless I’m REALLY sweaty, but then usually a quick remove-wipe-replace does the trick."
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"I have a horrible track record with electronics, and yet mine lasted years, and they didn't die, I just lost them"
"Jabra elites are incredible. ... On my second pair and they've lasted at least 2 years now."
"my Jabra Elites have been so good for about 7 years"
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"have the ability to equalize the sound for spoken word in the app."
"They sound great"
"bon son"
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"Price point is reasonable."
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"They have a new feature that solves the wind issue. ... if I'm on the phone walking my dog and it's windy, it automatically adjusts the hear through microphones When it gets windy."
"block a lot of wind noise."
"I'm currently using Jabra Elites that are honestly great ... earbuds allow just enough noise I can hear other people talking to me and hear the hum of my machines but still reduce my overall noise load. ... I use them daily around 100-115dB worth of noise."
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"The ANC is worse. ... When I use it, often even in fairly quiet environments, I get this sound like wind noise or crackling that I can hear over what I'm listening to. ... I did all this and still heard the weird cracking noise with ANC. ... I think I'm going to return them and go with something else."
"using them while running a stump grinder made crazy loud and annoying feedback the whole time."
"Even after trying the different ear fittings, I cannot get a good seal inside the ear like I did the the 75T. ... A lot of noise makes it through the Elite 5."
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"poor codec support is a dealbreaker if you have Android ... They sound like garbage with the older codecs. ... For example the Jabra Elite 8 Active supports SBC codec on Android phones, and it sounds like absolute dog trash. ... Sounds like listening to a 64-128 MP3 you downloaded on limewire 15 years ago."
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"Yeah mine hit the ground a ton. ... after my ride one hit the ground in tall grass and I can’t find it."
"earbuds falled of during walking"
"I wish they stayed in my ears better when I'm in weird positions."
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"I had to get my Elite replaced 3 times within warranty period"
"Yeah mine hit the ground a ton. ... after my ride one hit the ground in tall grass and I can’t find it."
"reliability was always pretty bad ... they wouldn't last more than 12-18 months at ost."
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"Yeah mine hit the ground a ton. ... after my ride one hit the ground in tall grass and I can’t find it."
I used to have the 75s and now I have the elite 5s. They have a new feature that solves the wind issue. I don't use them for running, but if I'm on the phone walking my dog and it's windy, it automatically adjusts the hear through microphones When it gets windy. Id imagine any of the new jabras will have the same feature
r/running • It's time for new earphones, please help with recommendations ->I like my Jabra Elite 5 earbuds for audiobooks, they’re very comfortable, have hear-through, and have the ability to equalize the sound for spoken word in the app.
r/audible • What earbuds do you use? ->For the last several years I was using the Elite 75T buds and loved them. Only reason I stopped using them is because the battery no longer lasts very long. I just got the Elite 5 and thought they would be an upgrade but I feel like I downgraded. 1) The ANC is worse. When I use it, often even in fairly quiet environments, I get this sound like wind noise or crackling that I can hear over what I'm listening to. I can't find any setting that gets rid of it. If anyone has found a fix to this I'd appreciate it. The ANC on the Elite 75t worked *very* well. Never had any type of issues weird sound artifacts. I can't understand how the next generation buds would have worse ANC than one I bought several years ago. I thought technology is supposed to improve with time. 2) Even after trying the different ear fittings, I cannot get a good seal inside the ear like I did the the 75T. A lot of noise makes it through the Elite 5. 3) I guess they were going for a more balanced sound profile, but I miss the punchy bass of the 75T. I've been able to somewhat compensate using both the Jabra apps equalizer in tandem with Samsung's equalizer and turning the bass up on both for extra kick. I could live with it if it weren't for the other 2 issues above.
r/Jabra • Disappointed with Jabra Elite 5 buds ->Late but its just a rebranded jabra elite 5 earbud, they both identical… doesnt matter if its ps or xbox, only reason you see ppl with more issues on ps is they get sold more, ALOT more… i have zero issues with the ps version for example and they loud as fk, have to turn volume down on them.
r/steelseries • Got my Arctis Gamebuds yesterday. They have made a fantastic first impression and could very well be my favorite gaming headset. ->I try to avoid the speakers, you will put them too loud and damage your hearing. I was very happy with my Jabra elites, but lost them all. Replaced by anker soundcore buds.
r/motorcyclegear • Noise canceling earbuds vs Bluetooth in helmet speaker???? ->I’ve been using some jabra elite noise canceling earbuds when I ride for the last few years. They sound great and block a lot of wind noise. I lost one today. Now I’m not sure what to do. I can buy a replacement bud, a new set of earbuds, or switch to a helmet speaker and wear ear plugs. Looking for input from people who’ve used both earbuds and a speaker/plugs combo.
r/motorcyclegear • Noise canceling earbuds vs Bluetooth in helmet speaker???? ->Agree with that I had to get my Elite replaced 3 times within warranty period and I always get complaints from people I call that the call is extremely noisy (usually doing house chores and stuff...) which led me to this post haha
r/Earbuds • What are the best Earbuds for comfort + call quality? ->I did research relying on shitty top 10 lists, and invested in Jarva elite earbuds. I can thoroughlly recommend avoiding the brand entirely. A productthat bad doesnt come from a good company.
r/BuyItForLife • A good quality pair of bluetooth earbuds ->I have the Jabra Elite with ANC and find it’s decent. Not complete noise cancellation but good enough.
r/newzealand • Best brand of ear buds? ->Obviously way too many Apple fanboys/girls. CMF (Nothing) Buds Pro 2 are amazing value under £100 and with a unique control wheel on the case. The app is also super clean with Dirac and Spatial audio, they would easily be in the top 10 for me at any price. Sony XM are great but have premature battery failure issues. Jabra Elites are excellent if spending over £50. Samsung Buds Pro 3 are excellent under £100 with cashback offers. OnePlus and Huawei also severely underrated.
r/Earbuds • The most recommended wireless earbuds on Reddit (r/Earbuds vs others comparison) Jan 2025 ->Oh no!! Yeah my Jabra Elites have been so good for about 7 years. Was thinking of upgrading soon but this is a spanner
r/trailrunning • Running headphones ->Jabra Elite here as well. I do about 1K miles/year, nearly all urban streets and nearly all with sound canceling (it’s never good enough to block all noise). Especially with electric cars, it’s about eyes and defensive running period. Ears are important, sure. But in the quiet electric era (or in cities with scooters and bikes cultures), I find myself looking way more than listening. I’ve been dense urban area running for 15+ years (think NYC and the like), and the change is real. I know the consensus is anti-sound canceling or anti-earbud and even anti-music. But I’ve run a ridiculous amount of miles over the years and music is a big part is my running. But to be fair, I chose my headphones based on battery life. Once I had a marathon go wrong and my headphones died at 3.5 hours and I limped to a 5 hour walking finish. Damn, even a touch of music might have helped the struggle. Best of luck!
r/Marathon_Training • Best running earbuds ->Jabra elites are incredible. On my second pair and they've lasted at least 2 years now.
r/running • It's time for new earphones, please help with recommendations ->I saw Bone conductor headphones at Costco and I need a new pair they didn't have a display so i never bought them. I mostly use earbuds in the gym. I have Jabre elites right now but they are like 4 years old and the right speaker is almost out completely Not sure how I am supposed to buy newish tech without ever trying them before.
r/AskMenOver30 • What’s a good Bluetooth headset for someone who takes a lot of calls during the day? ->I have a horrible track record with electronics, and yet mine lasted years, and they didn't die, I just lost them
r/Jabra • Jabra to EXIT consumer space in 2024 (No more Elite wireless earbuds and headphones) ->Probably gonna get flamed by the shoks gang but I really dont get the hype… I have been using my jabra elites for years and have had zero slipping or issues hearing my surroundings. Plus bone conduction sounds like booty cheeks. Unless my earbuds are cranked or in noise cancelling mode I can hear everything just fine. Idk thats just my opinion tho
r/trailrunning • Running headphones ->Jabra elite. Love it for running (snug) and ANC feature. Price point is reasonable.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->Used to own Jabra elite but they are not in market anymore. Seinheiser MTW4 is good too
r/askSingapore • Looking for recommendation for good sound quality and anc wireless earbuds below 200SGD ->I've had the Jabra elites for a couple years and just got a set of Shokz. I prefer the Jabras on my weekday short runs that end up being along streets with traffic because the noise from the cars drowns out the music with Shokz. If it's super early (still dark), less busy streets, or on the trail I go with the Shokz.
r/trailrunning • Running headphones ->Jabra Evolve or Evolve 2 or Jabra Elite headphones / earbuds have pretty good microphones. You can get them for something for a fairly reasonable price used.
r/WFH • Searching for good noise-cancelling earbuds for Teams calls ->My experience was that they were great when they worked - but reliability was always pretty bad, and they wouldn't last more than 12-18 months at ost.
r/Jabra • Jabra to EXIT consumer space in 2024 (No more Elite wireless earbuds and headphones) ->100%, I've struggled with finding a balance for good music, ANC, and comfort. Air pods are the GOAT IMO. I've had probably 4 different pairs of JBLs that work great but don't last long. Either the dust gets to them or the case stops charging the buds even when clean. I'm currently using Jabra Elites that are honestly great, though I wish they stayed in my ears better when I'm in weird positions. Edit: adding that I do not care about industry standards, my job isn't OSHA involved and has no actual safety standards enforced.
r/MilwaukeeTool • Anyone tried these ear buds? ->I can double tap my right earphone and it skips songs. They are Jabra elite’s
r/UKRunners • Best way to change songs during a run? ->Honestly, given how often I lose earbuds and the battery issues, I stopped buying earbuds for longevity. I decide upon a price range and go with a company I recognise. My best pair has been a Jabra Elite. Unfortunately it seems they got rid of buttons. I hate how every company just releases update after update, with lessening improvements and higher prices.
r/BuyItForLife • Need a reliable pair of earbuds that won't die on me. ->Jabra is really good in a lot of ways but the poor codec support is a dealbreaker if you have Android. They sound like garbage with the older codecs. The ANC is also maybe 20% as good as the QC Ultra
r/Earbuds • The best noise cancelling earbuds Right Now? Recommendations? ->I think I want these earphones. I've heard Isotunes suck, and some of the well recieved OSHA compliant earphones are stupid expensive so $220 ain't bad. I used to use Jabra Elites which I really liked, but using them while running a stump grinder made crazy loud and annoying feedback the whole time. I read that these headphones are very good with their ANC but I just wanna know if I can run a circular saw while using these and how well they will work for my residential contracting work? Thank you!
r/bose • Anybody use the quitecomfort ultra ear buds for construction? ->I'm a huge fan of the Jabra Elite I got on Amazon for around $60, they were on sale to boot.
r/Earbuds • What do I buy???? Best earbuds in 2025?? ->Had airpods 2, today was my first training with airpods 4 anc. Everything sits in place. I don’t have pro version, because my ears don’t like that silicone thing. And i had jabra elite previously, and earbuds falled of during walking.
r/weightlifting • Any wireless earbuds recommendations? ->Agreed, you have to try several and pick a style that works for you. For me, the absolute best fit for my ears are the Samsung Buds Live, but they are the only ones that make that shape. The worst shape for me are the Jabra Elite / Sony WF-1000XM5 style that stick out way far from your ears. Never understood why they are designed to be so far outside your ear. Like you could never wear them with a bike or motorcycle helmet.
r/Earbuds • Best Earbuds you can purchase on amazon under $150? ->I also have tiny ear canals and the Jabra Elites have worked well for me, they’re secure 95% of the time unless I’m REALLY sweaty, but then usually a quick remove-wipe-replace does the trick.
r/XXRunning • Sports earphones recommendations ->J'ai des jabra élite j'en suis très satisfait, bon son, bonne autonomie, tiennent super bien dans mes oreilles, se nettoient facilement au besoin
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