They offered solid ANC performance, great audio quality, and were extremely comfortable.
All those things are still present in the new Gen 2 version.
Youd be hard-pressed to see any difference between the prior model and this new one.
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The one giveaway that anything is different is the button on the charging case.
That’s because the case is actually the star of the show.
For example, on an airplane or with gym equipment.
The Elite 10 Gen 2 earbuds build upon the same great design and success of their predecessors, these next-generation earbuds come with enhancements that strengthen the audio experience.
The Elite 10 Gen 2 come with a USB-C cable and a 3.5mm adapter.
That cable then connects the case to any 3.5mm or USB-C portanything that supports audio over those methods.
Frankly, I was blown away at how seamlessly this feature worked in person.
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I’ve tried other Bluetooth receiver implementations and they were more complicated.
My first test was to plug the cable connected to the case into my MacBook Air.
I pressed the button on the case and was then instantly listening to music from my laptop.
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The one part Im a little conflicted about is how necessary this feature is.
The caveat with this feature is that it requires toting the cable around with you.
You’re out of luck without the USB-C cable with its 3.5mm adapter.
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In addition to the smart case, Gen 2 brings Dolby Atmos and Spatial Sound improvements.
Jabra says the Gen 2s active noise cancellation is two times stronger.
Audio on calls should be better and HearThrough should be more natural.
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I did think the ANC performance was better, but I cant quantify it as twice as strong.
The same is true for the HearThrough adjustments.
The smooth matte rubber texture and the natural curves make the earbuds feel right at home in my ears.
One note about the size.
There are four-sized ear tips included, which is great, but I found myself in between sizes.
The medium-sized tips blocked noise better, but they tended to fall out when walking around.
I didnt have any miscues using the controls like I do when earbuds use touch areas.
The low-end is full and the mid-range is clear and present.
Theres a vibrancy in the 10mm drivers that makes songs feel alive.
To go along with the sound, Gen 2 are still packed with lots of features.
All the advanced features youd hope for should be present.
Should You Buy the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2?
From where I sit, Jabra updated theElite 10 Gen 2earbuds nicely.
There might not be enough here to tempt previous owners, but these are tempting earbuds on their own.
If you need the ability to connect wireless earbuds to non-wireless sources then you love these.
Otherwise, theyre just good premium earbuds like all the other $250+ ones.
