Jabra Elite 3 vs. Jabra Elite 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 3 and Jabra Elite 5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra Elite 3 vs. Jabra Elite 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 3 Jabra Elite 5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 2.01 cm x 2.08 cm x 2.72 cm / 4.4 g
Charging case: 6.415 cm x 3.46 cm x 2.847 cm / 33.4 g
Earphone: 2 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.054 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 2.6 cm x 6.41 cm x 3.89 cm / 40 g
Colour Gold beige | Light beige | Dark grey | Navy | Lilac Titanium black | Gold beige | Black
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Water-resistant, IP55 Water-resistant, IP55
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 3 Jabra Elite 5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, aptX SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Personal Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Diaphragm 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 5 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Google Fast Pair MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, HearThrough, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 3 Jabra Elite 5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 8000 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Microphone Features Battery level indicator Battery level indicator
Microphones Included 2 6 Jabra Elite 5 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 3 Jabra Elite 5
Controls Mute, volume Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC mode
CABLE Jabra Elite 3 Jabra Elite 5
Cable Type USB cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jabra Elite 3 Jabra Elite 5
Features Wireless auto pairing Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 3 Jabra Elite 5
Battery Type Rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Jabra Elite 5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 3.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Standby Time 4320 hours 275 days Jabra Elite 5 have longer standby time than Jabra Elite 3.
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jabra Elite 5 recharge faster than Jabra Elite 3.
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Jabra Elite 3 Jabra Elite 5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of EarGels Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A cable
Software Included Jabra Sound+ Jabra Sound+
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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