This article compares the Jabra Elite 5 and Jabra Elite Evolve earbuds, both released in the last quarter of 2022. Jabra Elite 5 was released earlier on 15 Sep 2022, while Jabra Evolve 2 earbuds were released two months later on 15 Nov 2022. Jabra Evolve 2 is geared towards commercial and office use, while Jabra Elite 5 is an all-round, personal earbud for music and clear calls.
Physical Specifications
| Tech Specs | Jabra Evolve2 Earbuds | Jabra Elite 5 |
| Launch Date | 15-Nov-22 | 15-Sep-22 |
| Physical Specifications | ||
| Size (each earbud) (mm) | 19 x 16 x 18mm 0.75 x 0.63 x 0.69in | 20 x 20.54 x 27mm 0.79 x 0.81 x 1.1in |
| Weight (each earbud) | 5.4g | 5g |
| Earbuds IP Rating | IP57 | IP55 |
| Control Type | Button | Button |
| Color | Black | Titanium black, black, gold beige |
| Fit and Comfort | ||
| Pressure Relief/Vent | Yes | Yes |
| Mono Mode (Use either earbud) | Yes | Yes |
| Ear Gel | 3 sizes | 3 size |
| Ear Wings | No | No |
| Noise isolation fit | Yes | Yes |
Jabra Elite 5 has a slightly lower rating of IP55 when compared to Jabra Evolve2 earbuds IP57, but both earbuds are almost as good as any sports earbuds like the Jabra Elite 75t or Elite 7 Active.
The Jabra Evolve2 earbuds are slightly smaller, though marginally heavier than the Jabra Elite 3. Nevertheless, both earbuds will fit into most ears and will not stick or protrude out.
At this time, Jabra Evolve2 earbuds only have black colour, but the company may introduce new colours in 2023.
In summary, both Jabra Elite 5 and Evolve2 earbuds are quite close regarding physical specifications.
Audio and Microphone
| Tech Specs | Jabra Evolve2 Earbuds | Jabra Elite 5 |
| Audio (Speaker) | ||
| Driver | 6mm | 6mm |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz-8,000Hz (Speak) 20Hz-20,000Hz (Music) | 100Hz-8,000Hz (Speak) 20Hz-20,000Hz (Music) |
| Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | SBC, Q-aptX, AAC |
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Adjustable, hybrid | Adjustable, hybrid |
| Transparency (Hear Through) | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Sidetone | Yes | Yes |
| Equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Side tone, PeakStop™, EU Noise-at-Work, G616 | Side tone, one-touch Spotify playback |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone per earbud | 3 MEMS mics (Voice, FF, FB). Total 6 mics both buds. Jabra Algorithms | 3 MEMS |
| Wind Noise Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Mute | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Frequency | 80Hz-8000Hz | 100Hz-8,000Hz |
Jabra Elite 5 has 3 MEMs microphones, including feedforward and feedback mic for hybrid noise cancellation. On paper, this specification matches the high-end earbuds like the Air Pods Pro 2, Jabra Evolve2 earbuds and Jabra Elite 7 Pro. Moreover, the Jabra Elite 5, like the Jabra Elite 3 and 4, supports the Q-aptX codec, a high-resolution 24-bit music quality over Bluetooth.
Both earbuds have adjustable ANC, equaliser and transparency (hear-through) via the Jabra+ app on the phone.
The Jabra Evolve2 earbuds do not support Q-aptX codec; however, offers hearing protection through PeakStop™ technology that blocks sudden spike in loud noise. It also does not explicitly state the support for one-touch Spotify playback, but we believe this is enabled as long as Spotify is active on the phone.
Connectivity
| Tech Specs | Jabra Evolve2 Earbuds | Jabra Elite 5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profile | A2DP v1.3, AVRCP v1.6, HFP v1.7, HSP v1.2, SPP v1.2 | A2DP v1.3, AVRCP v1.6, HFP v1.7, HSP v1.2 |
| Operating Range | 20m | 10m |
| Wireless Connect w/USB Dongle | Yes | No |
| Paired Devices in Memory | 8 | 6 |
| Multi-point Connection | 2 | 2 |
| Sensors | Proximity/Ear sensor Feedforward mic Feedback mic Bone conducting sensor | Proximity/Ear sensor Feedforward mic Feedback mic |
| Auto Play/Pause | Yes | Yes |
Jabra Evolve2 earbuds excel in the connectivity specifications by having a USB Type A or Type C dongle that attaches to the computer or laptop. This dongle helps to double the operating range, and improve the stability and call clarity for teleconference. You will need to decide and select the type of USB dongle at the time of purchase.
Another advanced feature is the bone conducting sensor that is found on very few earbuds models in the market. The bone-conducting sensor detects your voice via sound conduction through the jaw bone and helps improve the transmitted voice’s clarity.
Battery Life
| Tech Specs | Jabra Evolve2 Earbuds | Jabra Elite 5 |
| Battery Life | ||
| Music Time | 8h (ANC On) 10h (ANC Off) | 7h (ANC On) 9h (ANC Off) |
| Talktime Time | 5h | TBC |
| Total Time + Charge Case | 33h (ANC On) | 28h (ANC Off) |
| Standby Time | 292 days | 275 days |
| Fast Charge | 5mins (1h batt) | 10mins (1h batt) |
| Earbud Battery | Lithium | Lithium |
| Charging Time 0-100% (Buds) | 2 hours | 3 hours |
| Auto power off | Yes | Yes |
| Auto power on | Yes | Yes |
| Charger | ||
| Size | 75x38x28mm | 64.1 x 38.9 x 26mm 2.52 x 1.53 x 1-in |
| Weight | 52g | 40g |
| Connector Type | USB-C | USB-C |
| Input Power | 5V | 5V 2A max |
| Qi-Certified/Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Status Light | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Time 0-100% (Case) | 2h | 3h |
| Wireless Charging Time | 4h | 3h |
Jabra Evolve2 earbuds have more superior battery performance even though the earbuds are significantly smaller than the Jabra Elite 5. That said, we are equally impressed by the Jabra Elite 5 battery life and charger specifications which include wireless charging.
Software & Apps
| Tech Specs | Jabra Evolve2 Earbuds | Jabra Elite 5 |
| Software & Apps | ||
| Compatible Software/Apps | Jabra Direct, Jabra Sound+, Jabra Xpress | Jabra Sound+ |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri |
| Certifications and Compliance | Avaya, Cisco, Unify, Microsoft Teams (SKU specific), MFi, Qi, Zoom, Google Meet, Amazon Chime, Amazon Alexa | MFi, Qi, FCC, ISED, CE, RoHS, REACH, Proposition 65, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Google Fast Pair, Spotify |
Besides the Jabra+ mobile phone app, the Jabra Evolve2 earbud is supported by desktop app Jabra Direct, and Jabra Xpress, which is a headset management tool for businesses. As it is targeted for business communication, Jabra Evolve2 is also certified for teleconferencing software such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Unify, Cisco, etc.
Conclusion
The Jabra Evolve2 earbuds are designed for business communication with an emphasis on stable connection and clarity of transmission. At the same time, Jabra Elite 5 is a personal earbud with very good overall specs for music and calls. Both earbuds have a high IP ratings, making them durable for sports and outdoor activities.
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