This review compares the JBL Club Pro Plus to the Jabra Elite 7 Pro based on the available design information available at this time. The JBL Club Pro+ was released about a year earlier and it would be interesting to see how it fairs against the new Jabra Elite 7 Pro to be released in October 2021.
Form Factor. [tie_index]Form Factor.[/tie_index]
| Tech Specs | Jabra Elite 7 Pro | JBL Club Pro+ |
| Release date | 01-Oct-21 | 25-Oct-20 |
| Form Factor | ||
| Size (each earbud) | 16% smaller than Elite Active 75t | 38.1×33 x27.9mm |
| Weight (each earbud) | 5.4g | 6.85g |
| Earbuds IP Rating | IP57 | IPX4 |
| Control Type | Button | Touch |
The weight of the Jabra Elite 75t is about 21% lighter than the JBL Club Pro+. We do not foresee issues with the weight difference by 1 or 2 grams, especially since they are not sports-specific models. However, it helps to confirm that the Elite 7 Pro will be smaller than the JBL Club which is quite big in size.
Some users prefer earbuds to flush with the ear lobes and dislike any part that is protruding out. As such, a smaller size should be a key consideration of an earbud design.
It is obvious that the Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a smaller profile that hides inside the ear lobe, whereas the JBL Club Pro Plus looks like a ball sticking out of the ear.
One thing we noticed about the JBL Club Pro Plus is the size of the charging contacts below the earbuds.
The electrical contacts of the JBL Club Pro Plus look quite small from the photos, which reminds us of the Klipsch earbuds which have very poor contact.
In the case of Klipsch T5 II Sports earbuds, they do not charge properly because the contacts are not aligned inside the charging case. Jabra’s earbuds do not have such issues as their contact points are huge.
As shown in the photo below, Jabra Elite 75t Active (right) has a much larger contact point and a better design than the Klipsch T5 II Sports Wireless (left) which has a very small contact.
IP Rating and Control Type.[tie_index]IP Rating and Control Type.[/tie_index]
| Tech Specs | Jabra Elite 7 Pro | JBL Club Pro+ |
| Earbuds IP Rating | IP57 | IPX4 |
| Control Type | Button | Touch |
Jabra Elite 7 Pro uses physical buttons like earlier versions (65t, 75t, and 85t), whereas JBL Club Pro Plus uses touch control. The choice depends on the individual, but touch control could be better for certain sports.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro will have IP57 rating, while the JBL Club Pro+ only has IPX4 water splash resistant.
| IP57 | Dust protected. Dust must not enter in sufficient quantity to interfere with the satisfactory operation of the equipment. | Protected from water for 30mins. Depending on the size of the test sample, the highest point must be >150mm below the water surface, or the lowest point must be >1m. |
Driver and Mics.[tie_index]Driver and Mics.[/tie_index]
| Tech Specs | Jabra Elite 7 Pro | JBL Club Pro+ |
| Driver | 6mm Re-Engineered | 6.8mm |
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Adjustable | Feedback ANC |
| Transparency (Hear Through) | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone per earbud | 2 | 3 |
| Wind Noise Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure Relief/Vent | Yes | Yes |
| Use either earbud independently | Yes | Yes |
| Ear Wings for Fitting | No | No |
Based on the above comparison, there are several points to highlight.
Firstly, Jabra 7 Pro has 4 mics in total (2 mics per earbud), comprising two ANC mics and 2 mics for the voice.
For the JBL Club Pro Plus, the specification state that they use a 3-mic beamforming technology which “helps to eliminate” background noises. It also has the same mono mode where either earbud can be used independently like the Jabra Elite 7 Pro. This could mean that the “3-mic” exist on both earbuds, and so there is a total of 6 mics.
Connectivity and Sensors.[tie_index]Connectivity and Sensors.[/tie_index]
| Tech Specs | Jabra Elite 7 Pro | JBL Club Pro+ |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Operating Range | 10m | 10m |
| Proximity/Optical/Ear Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Bone Conduction Sensor (VPU) | Yes | Yes |
There is no significant difference as far as connectivity is concerned, but Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a bone conduction sensor for better voice clarity. This works by transmitting the voice that you speak via vibration of the jawbone, which naturally eliminates all external sound. So far, only the high-end earbuds have this technology, such as the Sony WF-1000XM4.
Battery Life[tie_index]Battery Life[/tie_index]
| Tech Specs | Jabra Elite 7 Pro | JBL Club Pro+ |
| Music Time (ANC On) | 8h | 6h |
| Total Time + Charge Case (ANC On) | 30h | 24h |
The battery life of Jabra Elite 7 Pro is significantly longer than JBL Club Pro Plus by 25%.
We will update this review once more information is available for the Jabra Elite 7 Pro.
Thanks so much for reading our review, and we will also look forward to reading your review when the Jabra Elite 7 Pro is officially released. Thank you!
The other two make and models with 30 hours of battery life with the charging case are Logitech Zone True Wireless and JBL Reflect Flow Pro.
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