If you have a busy lifestyle, with a need for music and call reception at a moment’s notice, Bluetooth headphones may be a great addition for you. Jabra makes two very similar Bluetooth headphones, with a few key differences that you should consider before purchase. Let’s explore which headphones will fit your everyday needs the best!
Jabra Halo Smart
The Jabra Halo Smart appeared on the market in 2016, quickly becoming a popular choice among Bluetooth headphones users for a comfortable, convenient experience. The Halo Smart is water resistant, and has access to Siri, Google Now, or Cortana for instant information access at the tap of the voice button. The Halo Smart can also read you your emails, messages, and calendar notifications when enabled through the Jabra Assist app.
Great music quality is another feature, with 10 mm speakers and noise-cancellation. These headphones can achieve full-spectrum audio quality when there’s a proper seal in the ear. To help with proper ear seal, the product comes with 3 different sized ear tips. The Halo Smart also provides deep bass and clear notes, on top of wind noise reduction.
With nearly 17 hours of talk-time, or 15 hours of music time, battery quality is exceptional with this product. The Jabra Assist app also reports to Android users when they will need to charge their headphones. This can also be checked at any point via the volume button, in which a light will flash to let you know the headphone’s battery life.
The headphones also magnetically hold together, and to answer a call simply pull apart the headphones. This works in reverse as well; clasping the headphones back together ends calls or pauses music. Earphones also snap to the sides of the Bluetooth neckpiece as well, working in the same fashion as clasping the headphones together. The neckband also vibrates when an incoming call is detected, and the device can connect to 8 devices with 2 at the same time.
More Features of the Jabra Halo Smart:
- Rated IP54 for high protection against dust particles and fair resistance against water.
- Approximately 2 hour charge time.
- Bluetooth version 4.0
- Maximum speaker output is 8mW.
- Operates ideally within 33 feet or 10 meters of phone.
Jabra Elite 25e Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
Conversely, the Jabra Elite 25e was released a little more than a year later, with a sleeker design for all-day use. The Jabra Elite 25e has a neckpiece designed to rest comfortably around the neck, with added durability and flexible zones for everyday activity. These headphones are water and wind resistant, to accompany you through sudden weather changes as well. The microphone in particular is wind resistant, meaning your call quality won’t deteriorate with the weather.
The Jabra Elite 25e also has 10 mm speakers, designed for full-spectrum, immersive audio quality. The product also includes ear gels that enhance sound quality, cancelling out sound. It, too, comes with 3 sizes of ear gels to maximize your comfort and sound experience. Deep bass and clear, high notes for any music preferenceis also guaranteed.
With18 hour talk-time, or 16 hour music time, the Jabra Elite 25e has great battery quality for all-day users. It also comes with voice control access to Google Now or Siri, via a simple touch of a button. The Jabra Elite 25e can also connect with 8 devices, 2 at the same time for your convenience.
These headphones also magnetically clasp together, with unclasping them allowing you to answer calls or start music. Attaching the headphones together again ends a call or pauses music. Magnetic zones on the neckband are also available for attaching the headphones there. The neckband also vibrates to alert you of incoming calls.
Conversely, the Jabra Elite 25e was released a little more than a year later, with a sleeker design for all-day use. The Jabra Elite 25e has a neckpiece designed to rest comfortably around the neck, with added durability and flexible zones for everyday activity. These headphones are water and wind resistant, to accompany you through sudden weather changes as well. The microphone in particular is wind resistant, meaning your call quality won’t deteriorate with the weather.
The Jabra Elite 25e also has 10 mm speakers, designed for full-spectrum, immersive audio quality. The product also includes ear gels that enhance sound quality, cancelling out sound. It, too, comes with 3 sizes of ear gels to maximize your comfort and sound experience. Deep bass and clear, high notes for any music preferenceis also guaranteed.
With18 hour talk-time, or 16 hour music time, the Jabra Elite 25e has great battery quality for all-day users. It also comes with voice control access to Google Now or Siri, via a simple touch of a button. The Jabra Elite 25e can also connect with 8 devices, 2 at the same time for your convenience.
These headphones also magnetically clasp together, with unclasping them allowing you to answer calls or start music. Attaching the headphones together again ends a call or pauses music. Magnetic zones on the neckband are also available for attaching the headphones there. The neckband also vibrates to alert you of incoming calls.
More Features of the Jabra Elite 25e:
- Rated IP54 for high protection against dust particles, dirt, and water resistance.
- Less than2 hour charge time.
- Bluetooth version 4.1
- Maximum speaker output is 8mW.
- Operates within 33 feet or 10 meters of phone.
Recommendation
If you’re in need of a headset for making long phone calls or listening to music wire-free, both of these headphones would work perfectly for your lifestyle. If you prefer a more simplistic style of Bluetooth headphones, the Jabra Halo Smart would work excellently for you. However, if you are more active and need a bit more flexibility and battery duration, the Jabra Elite 25e would be a better choice. Adding an additional hour of talk and music time, on top of flex spots on the neckband, a more-active user would probably find an easier time with the Jabra Elite 25e.