Jabra Elite 7 Active vs. Jabra Elite 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 7 Active 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 7 Active vs. Jabra Elite 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 7 Active Jabra Elite 5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.95 cm x 1.8 cm x 1.63 cm / 5.5 g
Charging case: 4.03 cm x 6.96 cm x 2.53 cm / 44 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 Black | Navy | Mint Titanium black | Gold beige | Black
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IP57 Water-resistant, IP55
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer 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 7 Active 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), Serial Port Profile (SPP), 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, AAC SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones 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 HD Voice -
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 2 Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features PeakStop technology, Auto Pause, Jabra ShakeGrip MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, HearThrough, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 7 Active Jabra Elite 5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Frequency Response 80 - 8000 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz Jabra Elite 7 Active offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Elite 5.
Microphone Features - Battery level indicator
Microphones Included 6 6 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 7 Active Jabra Elite 5
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, HearThrough, voice assistant, ANC mode Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC mode
CABLE Jabra Elite 7 Active Jabra Elite 5
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - 30 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jabra Elite 7 Active Jabra Elite 5
Features Auto power on/off 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 In-ear detection sensor
Additional Functions DSP -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 7 Active Jabra Elite 5
Battery Type Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Jabra Elite 5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 7 Active.
Battery Life Details Continuous talk: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 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 292 days 275 days Jabra Elite 7 Active have longer standby time than Jabra Elite 5.
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jabra Elite 7 Active recharge faster than Jabra Elite 7 Active.
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Jabra Elite 7 Active Jabra Elite 5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of EarGels, wireless charging case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable 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, MFI, Qi, ISED FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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