Jabra Elite 7 Active Review : Workout companion with a customised sound experience

Hey good looking.

No, we are not talking about us, but the compliments that one would get with
the
Jabra Elite 7 Active.

The first impression of these earbuds is how rugged looking. Clad in black, it
stands out with its unique shape. Unlike the current slew of earbuds with a
stalk protruding out of the earbud, the Jabra Elite does not have that ‘extra’
feature. Instead, when fitted on the ears, you will literally see just a
‘bud’.

Jabra Elite 7 Active Features

Premium Coating

Unlike the plastic feel of other earbuds, the Jabra Elite 7 Active is also
clad in rubber, giving it a premium look compared to the rest of the pack.
While it looks great, it could potentially be a dust magnet.

Jabra Elite 7 Active

Jabra Sound +

Before you start using the earbuds, you have to download Jabra Sound + from
either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Using the Jabra Sound+ , you would be able to optimise your audio experience
as it guides you to fit as well as tune your earbuds to fit your listening
profile.

There is a hearing test to create a unique sound profile for your ears. You
can also personalise the active noise cancelling (ANC) to target more low or
high-frequency noise.

Earbuds control

Jabra Elite 7 Active

The default earbud has buttons on both sides of the earbuds. You can use it to
control music playback, answer calls or even launch virtual assistants such as
Alexa, Google Assistant (Android) or Siri (Apple).

The default earbud control is as follows

Right Ear

Long press – Increase the volume
Single press- Start Stop
Double press – Next Track
Triple press – BackTrack

Left Ear

Long press- Decrease volume
Single Press- On/Off Hear through

You can also use the Jabara sound to set up your preferred control mode

USB-C, Wireless and fast charging

Jabra Elite 7 Active

Charging the Jabra Sound+ is a breeze. You can opt for USB-C (wire provided)
charging, wireless or fast charging.

Battery Life

The battery life is rated with a whopping 8 hours on a single-use and up
to 30 hours with the supplied charging case. This would be sufficient for most
commutes and even a long flight before the need for charging.

Jabra Elite 7 Active

We like the provided case of Jabra. Due to its oval shape with a flat surface,
you are able to open it with the cover facing upwards. This is more elegant
compared to the other cases as it allows it to stand on its own.

Find my Jabra

You can also activate the Find my Jabra mode on the app. This will store the
latest location of the earbuds on the earbuds. This will be useful for those
who have a tendency to misplace items. Do note that while the last location is
shown, you are not able to activate any tone on the earbuds to help you locate
the earbuds. The app only shows the last known address when the earbuds are
deactivated.

IP57 Rated

IP57 means that the earbuds are protected against access to hazardous parts
and dust protected. IT is also protected against the effects of temporary
submersion in water (30 minutes at 3 feet). This makes it a great gym or
running companion for most scenarios.

Shakegrip Technology

This provides a secure fit due to the silicone rubber material. You do not
require additional fits such as wind tips. We ran and jumped with the earbuds
and it stays in place all the time while we did our test. While the fit is
great, it may take a few tries to get it fitted right on the ears.

Sound Test

ANC and HearThrough

The Jabra Elite comes with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). You are able to
control it via the Jabra Sound+ app on the strength of ANC. You can also
personalise the level on the app. For runners, there is also the HearThrough
option. This will allow one to be aware of the surroundings as it amplifies
environmental noise. This can be controlled on the earbuds.

Mono Sound

You can also activate the mono earbud by placing the unused earbud into the
charging case

Sound quality

Overall the vocals are crisp. You can also control the music equalizer via the
app. It also comes with 6 music presets as follows

Neutral
Speech
Bass Boost
Treble Boost
Smooth
Energize

While the music equalizer is good, it does not comes with the latest
technology such as Spatial sound or 360 reality audio.

Should you buy it?

While the Jabra Elite 7 Active may not have all the features one would like to
have on the earbuds, it has sufficient plus points that make it a great
companion. If you have an active lifestyle and want something that sounds and
looks good, the Jabra Elite 7 Active will fit the bill.