Post by account_disabled on Jan 29, 2024 8:24:07 GMT
Jabra has been one of our top picks for true wireless headphones over the past few years, offering good performance for the money and a comprehensive set of features. But should Jabra 's Elite 7 Pro be on your shopping list, or do these buds oddly miss the mark? Design and construction Case: 69.6 x 39.0 x 25.3 mm; 44g Earbuds: 19.1 x 18 x 17.6 mm; 5.4 g Protection IP57 Jabra's goal with the Elite 7 Pro was to address some of the criticisms of previous devices, particularly its size. Thus, we see a reduction in the overall size of these headphones compared to the Elite 85t , which are Jabra's previous true wireless headphones. The Elite 7 Pro's case is also sleeker, smaller overall, and pill-shaped, so it's easier to slip into a pocket. However, we're not big fans of this new design, as the cover is now more difficult to open.
Previous headsets (including, incidentally, the Elite 3 , Jabra's entry C Level Executive List-level headset in this range) had cases that could be easily opened with one hand, so opening this new design is less easy. The top half doesn't open with a thumb like older models - and we think that's a shame. Sometimes, we found a little crack to open it. As for the headphones themselves, the Elite 7 Pro are significantly smaller than the Jabra 85t that came before them – but they're also completely different, so comparisons can only go so far. Some of the previous details are retained - for example, there is a physical button at the end of each earpiece - but the design and construction are very far removed. Series 7 is lighter, but Jabra, which talked about the oval headphones of the previous generation, is now going back to round headphones.
They're lighter, but we also found them to be a little less substantial and lacked the quality feel we've enjoyed so much from previous Jabra headphones at this level. The fit is comfortable enough - and there are three silicon tips in the package to help - but we've never felt like these headphones fit quite as securely as the Elite 85t. Why is this important? Because the fit supports the effectiveness of active noise cancellation (ANC), physical isolation and therefore sound quality. If you don't get a good match, you won't have a good experience. Some of this naturally comes down to the shape of your ear - but to us, the Elite 7 Pro doesn't feel like an upgrade over previous models, as we struggled to get a reliable fit. This should be kept in mind as a warning against these reviews, as you may not have the same experience overall. One good thing is that these headphones have an IP57 rating - so they are protected from dust and can be submerged in up to one meter of water - so it doesn't matter if they get splashed or sweaty in the rain.
Previous headsets (including, incidentally, the Elite 3 , Jabra's entry C Level Executive List-level headset in this range) had cases that could be easily opened with one hand, so opening this new design is less easy. The top half doesn't open with a thumb like older models - and we think that's a shame. Sometimes, we found a little crack to open it. As for the headphones themselves, the Elite 7 Pro are significantly smaller than the Jabra 85t that came before them – but they're also completely different, so comparisons can only go so far. Some of the previous details are retained - for example, there is a physical button at the end of each earpiece - but the design and construction are very far removed. Series 7 is lighter, but Jabra, which talked about the oval headphones of the previous generation, is now going back to round headphones.
They're lighter, but we also found them to be a little less substantial and lacked the quality feel we've enjoyed so much from previous Jabra headphones at this level. The fit is comfortable enough - and there are three silicon tips in the package to help - but we've never felt like these headphones fit quite as securely as the Elite 85t. Why is this important? Because the fit supports the effectiveness of active noise cancellation (ANC), physical isolation and therefore sound quality. If you don't get a good match, you won't have a good experience. Some of this naturally comes down to the shape of your ear - but to us, the Elite 7 Pro doesn't feel like an upgrade over previous models, as we struggled to get a reliable fit. This should be kept in mind as a warning against these reviews, as you may not have the same experience overall. One good thing is that these headphones have an IP57 rating - so they are protected from dust and can be submerged in up to one meter of water - so it doesn't matter if they get splashed or sweaty in the rain.