Sometimes all you need are the basics, and that’s where Jabra’s Elite 3 earbuds manage to stand out from the pack of sub-$100 earbuds. Their sound emphasises the bass, yet it still manages to come across as well-balanced and with excellent clarity for this price range.
The earbuds can play for up to seven hours on a single charge, and the small case can contain three more batteries. The earbuds have large physical buttons that are easy to use, and they are dust and water resistant to IP55.
The Elite 3s don’t have the multipoint feature that Jabra is known for — that’s the biggest concession you make for the price — but, unlike previous models, either earbud may be used in mono mode on its own. They’re also quite comfy to wear for lengthy periods of time. Although active noise suppression and wireless charging aren’t included (though Jabra does include a mediocre transparency mode), the Elite 3s operate admirably with a strong Bluetooth signal. They provide excellent value for money.
