Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 Measured: Sports Earbuds Under the Microscope

We put the Elite 10 Gen 2 through our standard battery of objective tests, measuring frequency response, noise cancellation attenuation, and total harmonic distortion across the full audible spectrum. Here's what the data reveals.

Test Methodology

All measurements were taken in our acoustically treated testing chamber using a Head Acoustics HMS II.3 head and torso simulator. We measure ANC performance across 8 frequency bands from 50Hz to 4kHz, with results normalised to our reference baseline.

Noise Cancellation Performance

In our standardised ANC testing, the Elite 10 Gen 2 achieved an average attenuation of 28dB across low-frequency bands (50-500Hz), which places it in the middle of our current benchmark rankings. The mid-frequency performance (500Hz-2kHz) showed 19dB reduction, which is adequate for office environments.

Sound Quality Analysis

Frequency response measurements show a V-shaped tuning profile. Bass extension reaches down to 20Hz at -3dB, with a gentle 1dB lift in the sub-bass region. The midrange is remarkably clean, with less than 0.3% THD at normal listening levels.

Specifications

| Spec | Value | | ------- | -------------- | | Price | £229 | | Battery | 6h (27h case) | | Weight | 5.7g | | Codecs | aptX, AAC, LC3 |

Verdict

Based on our measurements, the Elite 10 Gen 2 performs competently in its price category. The data supports a recommendation for commuters who prioritise noise cancellation.