Are the Jabra Elite 5 the best TWS experience under Rs 15,000? Check out our review to find out.
The world of premium-level TWS buds is continuously expanding as users look to elevate their audio experience. Jabra is one such brand that has a pedigree in delivering quality sound with its competitively-priced offerings. The Elite 5 from the Danish audio giant is one such offering priced at Rs 11,999 currently on Amazon. It goes toe-to-toe with devices from the likes of Sony, OnePlus, and OPPO. I have been using the Jabra Elite 5 for a while now and here is my detailed review of the experience.
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The lowdown
Verdict
Editor’s rating: 4 / 5
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Cons:
Let’s first start with the build quality of the Elite 5, which to say the least, is rather elegant. The case itself has a matte finish to it and its size is not obtrusive enough to hinder pocketability. However, it does have a tendency to gather a lot of smudges and fingerprints on its dark blue-coloured case. A USB Type-C port is present on the back for charging purposes while the lid on the case can open and snap shut magnetically.
The earbuds attach quite firmly inside the case, but are easy enough to pull out. Each bud has a physical button instead of a capacitive implementation. Different number of taps trigger separate functionalities like controlling ANC, track switching, volume control, and more. The input is reliable and doesn’t miss at all, a problem that users of many earbuds with touch-based controls face. However, the volume adjustment can be a bit wonky when using the earbuds.
Each bud weighs about 5g and comes with three replaceable silicone tips. The tips that come pre-installed on the Elite 5 fit snuggly inside my ear and didn’t fall even after I shook my head vigorously. An IP55 rating is present for the buds to protect against moderate water damage and sweat.
Connectivity with Android phones is as easy as just opening the case.
