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Jabra

Jabra Elite 3

The Jabra Elite 3 might not have all the additional features you want, but it's cheap, sounds good, and is easy to use.

Current price · Amazon US
$49.99
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Noise Isolation / ANC
3.8/ 10
3.8
0.010.0

A 3.8 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the bottom third of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds
7 hBelow average
7 h
3 h16 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case
28 hBelow average
28 h
7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP55
IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IP55 appears on 16% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds
7 h
Battery Life With Case
28 h
Charging Method
USB-C
Fast Charging
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IP55
Water Resistance
Yes
Material Chassis Primary
Plastic

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.2
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, aptX
Connection Type
Bluetooth

Design

Earbud Form Factor
In-ear
Case Dimensions
29×64×35 mm
Color Options
Beige, black, lilac, navy
Ear Tip Material
Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included
S, M, L
Wearing Style
Deep insert
Weight Per Earbud
4.6 g
Weight With Case
33 g

Features

Companion App
IOS + Android
Control Type
Touch controls
Eq Customization
Presets only
Find My Device
Find My Jabra
Auto Pause
No
Mono Mode
Yes
Voice Assistant Support
Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa

Microphone

Count
4
Noise Reduction Type
Passive

Sound

Ambient Mode
Standard
Anc Modes
Off, HearThrough
Driver Count
1
Driver Size
6 mm
Driver Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response
20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
20 Hz
Passive Isolation
20 dB

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.2/ 10
Recommended
Sam Moore
Reviewed bySam MooreReviewed September 2022
Isolation3.8
Battery life6.5
Comfort & fit8.5
Connectivity7.0
Design7.0
Portability9.0
The verdict

The Jabra Elite 3 is the company's cheapest true wireless product to date. The inclusion of aptX is rare under $100, and the earbuds come close to nailing fundamentals like audio output and isolation, but is that enough to make it stand out?

✓What we like
✓Price
✓Sound quality
✓Battery life
✓aptX and SBC
✓IP55 rating
✕What could be better
✕No AAC
✕Mediocre mic
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Lab data

How we test ›

Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Jabra Elite 3SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Jabra Elite 3 frequency responseMeasured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.-24-18-12-60+6+12+18201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data
Jabra Elite 3: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
204.1
255.3
326.2
406.7
506.8
636.5
805.8
1004.5
1252.6
160-0.3
200-2.0
250-1.9
315-1.6
400-1.9
500-2.5
630-1.9
800-1.2
10000.0
12501.3
16002.9
20004.8
25007.6
315010.0
40007.6
50005.0
63006.2
80009.7
100005.6
12500-3.9
160001.6
20000-11.1

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