GN Audio Japan, which develops the Jabra brand of headsets that are active in business and private life, has announced a new product in the completely wireless earphone "Elite" series.
"Jabra Elite" is a price range that is "a little expensive and hard to come by" for the general public, but the three models announced this time are available from entry models to professional use specifications, so it's your level. It seems that you can try it according to.
Entry model "Jabra Elite 3" without compromise in performance
The Jabra Elite 3 (hereafter, Elite 3) is a completely wireless earphone that does not have an active noise canceling function, but has a structure that blocks noise so that you can concentrate on the sound.
Although it is lightweight at 4.6g on one side, it is equipped with a 6mm driver unit (speaker). The frequency band in music playback mode is 20Hz to 20KHz, and by combining it with the dedicated "Sound +" app, you can create punchy bass and your own favorite sounds.
When I tried it with Amazon Prime Music (HD), I could confirm the powerful and punchy bass as shown on the product introduction page.
On the other hand, the image of treble is "normal". In other words, it is playing a flat sound that is not emphasized. Since the so-called squishy sound is not strong, there is no risk of hearing damage even if the volume is raised a little. I felt that.
Since noise canceling is passive, the effect will differ depending on how much ear gel is selected according to the size of the ear canal. I usually choose the S size because I feel uncomfortable with the feeling of being pressed in my ears, but apparently it didn't fit exactly, and there was noise. When I returned to the M size that was attached by default, I could hardly hear the sound of a fan "sir" or the sound of a car passing through a nearby road.
Needless to say, I felt "passive but excellent!"
If you want to hear external sounds, briefly press the button on the Elite 3 attached to the left to turn on "Hear Through". A slightly higher sound called "poyon" will be played, and you will be able to hear the surrounding sounds.
Do the same when returning to noise canceling. Then you will hear a slightly lower "pawn" and you will not hear the noise.
Because of the hear-through mode and the mechanism that physically blocks out the surrounding sound, there is no sound leakage, so it feels like an excellent cost-effective earphone that is easy to use when using public transportation or going out for shopping. I did.
Liquid silicone rubber coated "Jabra Elite 7 Active" that won't come off even if you move violently
Jabra Elite 7 Active (Elite 7 Active) was developed for those who want to enjoy high quality music during workouts, yet maintain call quality.
Of particular note is the "shake grip" function, which creates a stable fit that does not fall off your ears even when you move violently. This is because Jabra, which also makes hearing aids, redesigned the shape of the earphones based on the ear scan data of 62,000 people, and coated the ear gel with liquid silicone rubber, which is a soft and non-slip material.
Since the liquid silicone rubber coating fits the ear, it enhances sound insulation like earplugs, and prevents sweat, water, and dust from getting inside the main body, which has high waterproof and dustproof performance of IP57 in the first place.
Elite 7 Active, which is supposed to be used for workouts, can be guaranteed for 2 years even if it is damaged by sweat by registering it in the dedicated application "Jabra Sound +".
One ear weighs 5.4g. Like the Elite 3, it has a 6mm speaker. There are four microphones, and Jabra's 4-microphone technology provides clear call quality and active noise canceling function. The SAATI Acoustex mesh covers the microphone to prevent wind noise and ensure that your voice is delivered to the other party.
In addition to being compact, it has a wing-free design, so there is no extra protrusion, and even when wearing it, you will not feel the stress of "getting caught" when putting on and taking off the mask or tying your hair.
In addition, even though it is so small, it is also attractive to be able to play music for up to 8 hours with the earphone alone, and up to 30 hours including the battery of the case that is also a charging stand. By putting it in the case for 5 minutes, it also supports quick charging that can be used for up to 1 hour, so you can use it with confidence even during online meetings.
Charge the case with a USB Type-C cable. It also supports the Qi standard for non-contact charging, so it's convenient to just put the case on the Qi charging stand.
I tested the sound quality with Amazon Prime Music (HD). The bass is powerful, though not as powerful as the Elite 3. The other range is flat, but you can adjust it with the Jabra Sound + app equalizer, so you want to get the sound you like.
The ear gel coated with liquid silicone rubber has a rough impression compared to other models. If this is the case, it will be difficult to remove from your ears. In fact, I shook my head violently, but there was no sign of falling. However, both the Elite 3 and Elite 7 Pro fit my ears so well that they are unlikely to fall.
"Jabra Elite 7 Pro" that captures the voice transmitted through the jawbone instead of the air and conveys it to the other party
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro (Elite 7 Pro) is the perfect wireless earphone for anyone who wants to enjoy high quality music and maintain uncompromising call quality for business use.
It is equipped with four high-performance microphones, which enable active noise canceling and clear transmission of your voice.
A new feature of the Elite 7 Pro is the Jabra Multi-Sensor Voice. This is because Jabra's original algorithm automatically activates the bone conduction sensor when it detects wind noise, and the voice transmitted from the vibration of the jaw bone is transmitted to the other party, so it will be possible to make stressless calls. Thing.
The weight of one side of the earphone body is 5.4g, which is lightweight and compact, but it is equipped with a 6mm custom speaker. In order to remove the distortion of the sound, the internal components are arranged precisely to realize a rich and powerful sound.
The frequency band in music playback mode is 20Hz to 20KHz. Supported codecs are AAC and SBC. With the dedicated app "Jabra Sound +", you can change the sound quality to your liking.
Similar to Elite 7 Active, the shape has been redesigned to fit the ear better by utilizing the ear scan data of 62,000 people. It is 16% more compact than the previous model, so you can get a comfortable fit.
Also, although it is compact, it can play music for up to 8 hours with the earphone alone, and up to 30 hours including the battery of the case that is also a charging stand. Even if I use it for commuting every day, it seems that I only need to charge the case once every two weeks. By putting it in the case for 5 minutes, it also supports quick charging that can be used for up to 1 hour, so you can use it with confidence in situations such as conferences, conferences, and conferences by telework.
Charge the case with a USB Type-C cable. It also supports the Qi standard for non-contact charging, so it's convenient to just put the case on the Qi charging stand.
Like the Elite 7 Active, it has waterproof and dustproof performance equivalent to IP57, so if it gets dirty, you can wash it with running water and keep it clean at all times.
When I tried it with a high-resolution sound source stored on an Android smartphone (even if the sound source is high-resolution, it is meaningless because the codec does not support it), I was able to feel a relaxed vocal and a deep sound.
With Amazon Prime Music (HD), it wasn't as low as Elite 3, but overall it was well-balanced, deep, and I could feel the high sound quality that even the breathing of vocals could be heard.
Hear-through can be turned on and off by short-pressing the button on the left. Thanks to the "hear-through" and "off" voices, it's easier to see what's going on than Elite 3.
When active noise canceling is in effect, ambient noise is significantly reduced. It's not as quiet as the Bose QuietComfort series, but it almost cuts the sound of fans running indoors at the "medium" level and the sound of cars driving on the road right next to the house. You can use it instead of earplugs when you want to concentrate on your work.
I also tested the ability of the Jabra multi-sensor voice that I care about. Unfortunately, the strong winds did not come during the trial, so I used a fan indoors. When I compared it with Elite 7 Active, I found that the wind noise was considerably suppressed.
Customize your favorite sounds with the Jabra Sound + app
Jabra Sound +, which appears frequently in the text, is an indispensable smartphone app for customizing Jabra products to your liking.
The menu differs depending on the model, and with Elite 7 Pro and Elite 7 Active, you can customize the sound quality using the equalizer. It also has a name on the headset to make it easier to identify, "My Fit" to check if the eargels are the right size and fit correctly, added active noise canceling, and is played by a simple hearing test. With Sound +, you can set up MySound to match the sound quality to yourself, MyControls to bring you closer to the operation of the completely wireless earphones you have been using, and a voice assistant that allows you to select Alexa or Google Assistant.
In addition, voice guide languages such as "Connected" and "Hear Through" can be set with the Jabra Sound + app. The setup requires a firmware update and takes about 15 minutes, so I'd like to do it when I have time.
Elite 3 doesn't allow the customizations mentioned above, but you can opt for Spotify instead of a voice assistant. Also, although there is no equalizer, you can use presets such as "neutral", "voice", "bass boost", "treble boost", "smooth", and "energy". If you set "Bass Boost" while playing a song with a beat, you can enjoy a thrillingly powerful bass.
The completely wireless earphone market where needs other than music have increased
At the recital held on October 13, just before the release of Elite 7 Pro, Mr. Takahiro Mori, Sales Director of GN Audio Japan Retail & Online Sales Department, took the stage and explained the changes in the environment surrounding the earphone market. ..
Completely wireless earphones, which were rare until a few years ago, are now almost commonplace, with 81% in the United States, 74% in Europe, and 78% in the Asia-Pacific region.
Under such circumstances, 64% of users of the completely wireless earphone Elite series love Active type products. Furthermore, the number of remote works has increased recently, and the need for voice calls is also increasing.
Therefore, Jabra has set three pillars: for the mass market (Elite), which is used for multiple purposes, for Active (Elite Active), which is intended for outdoor use such as workouts, and for Pro (Elite Pro), which can be used for work and does not compromise sound quality. .. Mr. Mori said that he would like to develop products in line with this.
Elite 3 has been on sale since September 16th, and lilac and light beige color variations have also been on sale on October 7th. The reference price is 9900 yen (tax included, same below). The Elite 7 Pro will go on sale on October 14, with titanium black and gold beige colors and a reference price of 27,280 yen. Elite 7 Active will be available for pre-order on October 28th and will be available on November 11th. The colors are navy, mint and black, and the reference price is 23,980 yen.
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