Danish audio brand Jabra released the new Elite 7 series of true wireless earphones in September, changing the two-digit naming method in the past. The new sports earphone Elite 7 Active to be introduced this time is an improved version of the Active 75t, which is 16% smaller in size. % At the same time, it is made of the new Jabra ShakeGrip material. The design without ear wings can also bring a stable fit performance, and it will not fall off during high-intensity exercise. With the blessing of IP57 waterproof level, it can cope with various outdoor For sports, the machine also has adjustable active noise cancellation (ANC) and ambient sound mode. It can also customize the sound effects according to their own hearing through the MySound of the exclusive app, allowing users to enjoy music as they want while exercising.

Jabra Elite 7 Active true wireless earphones are designed with double-layer environmental protection. The back of the box lists the six major features of the product, which are ShakeGrip technology for firmer wearing, adjustable active noise cancellation, IP57 waterproof rating plus 2 Annual waterproof and dustproof warranty, ambient sound mode, 8 hours of battery life (up to 30 hours with the charging compartment) and support for fast charging, and four-microphone call technology, the lower edge of the B3FS-1010 box is marked with built-in Alexa voice assistant and Made for iPhone lettering, the inner box side panel reminds you to download the free Jabra Sound+ mobile app on the App Store or Google Play for the best experience. After opening the box, you can see the headset charging compartment, warranty, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, and two additional sizes of EarGels silicone ear tips (S and L, the headset comes with M size).

The charging compartment of the Elite 7 Active is a slender oval shape. Because the height is lower than that of the Active 75t, the volume is obviously one size smaller. It can be said to be one of the lightest on the market, and it is not burdensome to put in your pocket. The navy blue that JB borrowed this time gives a low-key and calm feeling. The machine also has macaron green and dark black, which are the colors of the previous Active 75t. But I have to say that the upper cover of the charging compartment is not very easy to open (after all, there is no groove design), it is impossible to open it with one finger, and you have to press the lower edge to push it open with both hands.

The USB-C charging port of the Elite 7 Active charging compartment is set on the front, which I personally think is a fly in the ointment of this Nordic design product. There is an LED light indicating the power supply above the charging port, and the embossed words of the Jabra brand can be seen on the top of the charging compartment and the bottom. It has the Qi wireless charging protocol logo. I personally think its biggest highlight is the new material "Liquid Silicone Rubber". Jabra applies this coating material to the inside of the charging compartment and the outside of the earphone, and it feels smooth to the touch. , The texture is also more advanced than the previous Active series touch paint coating, which is more different from the common plastic surface that is cheap and easy to get oil stains.

Elite 7 Active is made with unique ShakeGrip technology. The outer side of the earphone is made of special liquid silicone rubber, and the inner side is a matte plastic texture. It won't fall off even when you run or shake your head during warm-up exercises. The exclusive EarGels silicone earplugs have also been redesigned. The rounded cone shape fits the ear shape better, making it less intrusive. It is also very stable during heavy movements such as sit-ups. No, it can be tested in the MyFit function of the Jabra Sound+ app for replacement.

The touch panel on the outside of the earphone can be pressed down, and its pressure-sensitive Q elastic cotton is soft, unlike the general true wireless earphones that are pressed on the plastic plane, and this also improves the accuracy of the touch. Due to the use of physical buttons, Pressing will push the earbuds inwards into the ear canal a little bit, so as long as you don't press too often, it won't cause discomfort. Jabra, which has always focused on call quality, is also equipped with two MEMS microphones on the left and right sides of the Elite 7 Active. The radio performance is still clear from calls to voice assistant command recognition. In addition, it also uses SAATI Acoustex mesh to improve the degree of wind resistance.

Jabra also emphasized that the Elite 7 Active is larger in earplug technology and smaller in size. Compared with the brand's smallest Active 75t, it is 16% smaller, but even this does not affect its fit.

The Elite 7 Active sports earphones have a waterproof rating of IP57, which is roughly the level of water repellency, rain, and sports sweat resistance. You can actually use the earphones directly by flushing the surface of the earphones. However, this true wireless earphone cannot be immersed in water. Or wear it for swimming, if there is a related need, you may want to consider products with a series such as IPX7 or IPX8.

Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless Sports Headphone Specifications:

Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 5.2

Drive unit: 6mm drive unit

Response frequency: 20Hz~20,000Hz (music); 80Hz~8,000Hz (call)

Audio codec: AAC, SBC

Battery life: 8 hours of music playback (10 hours with ANC off), 6 hours of talk, 35 hours with charging compartment

Waterproof coefficient: IP57

Dimensions: 19.5 x 16.3 x 18mm (headphone); 40.3 x 25.3 x 69.6mm (charging compartment)

Weight: 5.5g (earphone); 44g (charging compartment)

Functions: Active Noise Cancellation, Call Noise Cancellation, Wind Cut Noise Cancellation, Ambient Sound Mode, Mono Mode, Built-in Alexa

Jabra Elite 7 Active is equipped with a 6mm driver unit, the Bluetooth version is 5.2, and can store up to 8 Bluetooth devices. The audio codec it supports is SBC and AAC, and Qualcomm AptX, which has slightly better streaming quality, is not added. I stream Spotify music with my mobile phone. Without adjusting the "Neutral" setting of the equalizer mode, the three-band tuning of the headphones is balanced, the subwoofer dives deep enough, and the vocals are clear and full at the same time. It is suitable for listening to more impactful and rhythmic music when exercising. When I actually listened to the movie "Venom" theme song "Last One Standing", under the full-scale bass drum sound, Eminem's cannon-like rap was clear, and at the same time, the female lead singer Skylar Grey's bright high-pitched voice. Urged out, the sound field performance is quite good.

The 6mm driver unit may not be enough for bass lovers. At this time, you can turn on the "bass boost" mode of the music and other microphones in the mobile app Jabra Sound+, and the effect will be significantly different. On the main screen of Jabra Sound+, you can see the left and right sides of the headset and the current power of the charging compartment. The "Sound Mode" below can choose from three modes: standard, active noise reduction, and ambient sound. In addition to touch, JB's Android phone pulls down The notification bar can also be switched quickly, and the "Music Equalizer" provides five-stage equalizer adjustments, namely 60Hz, 250Hz, 1kHz, 4kHz and 7.6kHz, etc., and also built-in neutral, speaking, bass enhancement, treble There are 6 preset modes such as Enhance, Soft, and Vitality. As for the “Soundscape” at the bottom of the main screen, it provides 12 different white noise options to help you relax or focus on work.

The ANC active noise reduction effect of the Elite 7 Active is not much different from the previous Active 75t models. You can adjust the five-segment ANC level in the Jabra Sound+ interface. For me, adjusting to four during the gym can block the surrounding area. The noise of fitness equipment and the sound of conversations, while on the roadside of Neihu after get off work, it is necessary to adjust to the fifth stage to effectively filter out traffic and engine sounds, but it is more difficult to filter out higher-frequency noises. If you want to listen to music and pay attention to the road conditions, you can turn on the "Ambient Sound Mode". There are also five stages that can be adjusted. Since there are two MEMS microphones on each side of the earphones, the transparency effect is quite good, but I found that when When moving, switching the ANC mode has occasional switching noises that feel a bit spoiled.

Although this true wireless earphone has the so-called SAATI Acoustex mesh screen, JB heard a lot of wind cutting and traffic noise on the other end of the microphone when JB was walking in Neihu after get off work. The pickup will be clearer... Overall, the noise reduction performance of calls is actually a bit unsatisfactory, and the reason is very simple-Jabra put the advanced MultiSensor Voice technology on another new product, the Elite 7 Pro, and Active for non-sport models.

The MultiSensor Voice technology uses two microphones on the headset to pick up human voices and the other two microphones to pick up noise. At the same time, it is analyzed and processed by the Voice Pickup Perceptron (VPU) and algorithms. When the noise affects the clarity of the call, the above mechanism will start to cancel. Noise, in fact, it's a bit like ANC... It's just that the VPU is specifically for the part of the call radio. The high-end Elite 7 Pro has a bone conduction sensor, which can transmit and receive the user's voice through the vibration of the mandible. Finally, the algorithm combined with the VPU's voice pickup brings the best call quality. I personally think this function is More business.

Next, see the "Headphone Settings" of the Jabra Sound+ application. The sound experience is mainly to enable MySound personalized audio and automatically pause the audio; and the most important thing in the call experience is to adjust the "Sidetone" function, which allows you to When you hear your own voice, you can adjust the volume of hearing your own voice among 6 sidetone levels through the slider; under the headset configuration, you can adjust the sound mode of the loop switching, and the power saving function part detects the headset Automatically enter sleep mode when there is no activity or wear, the minimum time is 15 minutes, of course, you can also set it to never enter sleep mode.

Since the Elite 7 Active has sensors on both sides of the earphones, after enabling "In-Ear Detection", you can automatically answer incoming calls when you put on the earphones. When you take off the earphones, it will automatically pause the audio and resume playback when you put the earphones back on. If you turn off in-ear detection function, then these functions will not work. Personally, I think this function is quite intuitive and easy to use, and there is no need to press another time to pause. In addition, this headset also has a mono mode, that is, you can use one side of the headset to listen, just put the other side back into the charging compartment, and the multi-point connection function is not yet supported.

Jabra Sound+'s "Personalize" menu provides a variety of tailor-made options. MyFit can check whether the headset fits the user's ear for the best audio experience. It mainly detects by playing a piece of music. The conference will recommend users to replace the silicone earplugs; while MySound is a hearing test function that establishes a personal hearing profile. It will adjust the profile according to the volume and frequency that the user can hear, providing a personalized music experience. Active Noise Cancellation is to customize the noise suppression level and left and right audio balance, so as to achieve the optimal ANC active noise cancellation experience.

In terms of battery life, the new battery of Elite 7 Active has advanced charging technology. After the headphone body is fully charged, it can be used for 8 hours with ANC active noise reduction turned on, and it can be used for 10 hours if ANC is turned off. Under the cabin, you can extend the use time by up to 35 hours, and you can get an additional hour of battery life with just 5 minutes of fast charging, and the full charge time is 2 and a half hours. In addition, Elite 7 Active can also be charged through Qi-certified wireless charging devices, completely free from the shackles of cables.

The actual measurement of the Elite 7 Active earphone body measured a weight of 6g on one side, and the weight of the charging compartment is 55g. Although the lightest true wireless earphone charging compartment is almost the same weight, the compact shape of the Elite 7 Active is undoubtedly more compact. easy to carry.

After a week of experience, I think the Jabra Elite 7 Active is a very suitable true wireless sports earphone. What impresses me most is the stability of the wearing. It remains comfortable even after wearing it for a long time. The new liquid silicone rubber material brings a different touch and feels very special. The further reduced size of the charging compartment also makes it more portable. As for the sound quality, ANC noise reduction effect and Jabra Sound+ provides The personal adjustment is to maintain the consistent standards of this big Danish manufacturer. It's really a pity to say that the Elite 7 Active is about the call quality and audio encoding. At the price of 6,290 yuan, it should be possible to add Qualcomm AptX or LDAC... After all, some cheap headphones do this, but still It is recommended that you understand your demand for headphones before purchasing, and actually go to the show store to try it out!