Jabra Elite Sport vs Libratone TRACK Air+ - Where are the differences?

There are a few differences between the two True-Wireless Headphones. Let's take a closer look at the points in comparison between the Elite Sport from Jabra and the Libratone TRACK Air+.

Which headphones have the better battery life?

A crucial point for headphones without cables is always the battery life. Here many headphones differ and the capacity grows from year to year. The battery life of the Libratone TRACK Air+ is longer here with 6,0 hours, which is of course better. With a lower battery life of up to 4,5 hours, the Jabra Elite Sport scores worse at this point. Depending on the settings, the battery life turns out significantly lower. The specifications always refer to the ideal case.

For true-wireless headphones, an additional battery in the case has become popular. This way the headphones gain more battery life and can be conveniently charged on the go. Here the Libratone TRACK Air+* offers more power overall. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 24,0 hours. With the Jabra Elite Sport, the battery life is up to 13,5 hours.

Wie werden die Kopfhörer geladen?

Die Ladeanschlüsse der Kopfhöhrer unterscheiden sich. Der Jabra Elite Sport wird per MicroUSB geladen. Der Libratone TRACK Air+ hat einen USB-C Anschluss.

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From the comparison, only the case from the Libratone TRACK Air+ can also be wired charged. This is also called the Qi charging function. The Jabra Elite Sport does not have this option out of the box.

Noise Cancelling: ANC

Practical, but not always available: Atkive Noise Cancelling. Both headphones come without Active Noise Cancelling (short: ANC). Thus, you have to do without active noise cancellation with the Jabra Elite Sport and the Libratone TRACK Air+.

How many microphones are there?

Let's move on to the topic of microphones, which also have an impact on voice quality and noise cancellation. Most headphones no longer relied on just one microphone, but several. The Jabra Elite Sport* here offers 4 pieces per side more than the Libratone TRACK Air+ with 2 microphones per earbud.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

Die beiden TWS-Kopfhörer aus dem Vergleich laufen über Bluetooth. Eine höhere Version ist hier immer besser und wirkt sich auf die Übertragung wie auch den Energieverbrauch aus. Vergleichn wir hier den Jabra Elite Sport und Libratone TRACK Air+, sehen wir Unterschiede:

• Jabra Elite Sport: Bluetooth 4.2
• Libratone TRACK Air+: Bluetooth 5.0

Can the earbuds be used separately?

The right earbud can be used independently of the left earbud on almost any True-Wireless headphone. This is also the case with both devices from this comparison. Rarely, the left headphone can be used separately, because they work in dependency of the right ear plug. Mostly the right headphone is the so called master. Only with the Libratone TRACK Air+ you get this handy function.

Are there changeable attachments?

For better carrying comfort, both wireless headphones from the comparison offer interchangeable attachments. The number of pieces is also identical with . Thus, we have no winner and no loser at this point.

Are the headphones waterproof?

Both headphones from the comparison have IP certification. However, the degree of protection is different. The Jabra Elite Sport is certified with IP67. With the Libratone TRACK Air+, you get IPX4 certification. However, an IP certification does not directly mean waterproof. Depending on the certification, the headphones are only water- or sweat-resistant. However, a higher number in the certification is generally better. With Bluetooth headphones there is also the problem that Bluetooth is disturbed by water. Thus, the use when swimming is only possible with special headphones.