Wireless earbuds · Ranked #21 of 31 · Best for sound and comfort

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

80
Well liked
Average of 5 professional reviews
3 of 5 recommend it · critics split
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 60–100

Exact average 80.2 · all scores printed by the outlets

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2Image: Jabra

5 professional reviewers tested the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: sound quality and comfort. Most common complaint: battery life.

Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Android Central, TechGearLab and 2 more

The catch: There is no hi-res codec, and Jabra's future in consumer audio is uncertain.

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What 5 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 100
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2024

    A clear step up from the first model with better sound, strong noise cancelling and convincing spatial audio.

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  2. 90
    Android CentralHands-on review · 2024

    Improved noise cancelling and spatial audio on the same comfortable design make these excellent earbuds.

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  3. 81
    TechGearLabHands-on review · 2024

    An Editor's Choice refinement with richer sound, better ANC and intuitive controls.

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  4. 70
    WIREDHands-on review

    Good, balanced earbuds with a novel plug-in transmitter case, but not exceptional at anything.

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  5. 60
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2024

    The reviewer finds the sound tinny and short on bass, and the wired-case feature only partly useful.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Sound quality4 of 5
Comfort4 of 5
Noise cancelling3 of 5

What critics dislike most

Battery life2 of 5

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Best budget earbud soundEarFun Air Pro 4+4 reviews · broad agreement91
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Common questions

Is the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 worth it?

Critics are divided: 3 of 5 recommend it. There is no hi-res codec, and Jabra's future in consumer audio is uncertain.

Do critics agree about the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2?

Critics split: scores range from 60 (TechRadar) to 100 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 40 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.

What do critics dislike about the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2?

Battery life (2 of 5 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2?

The Sony WF-C710N (critic score 94), top pick, narrowly.