Jabra Elite 3

Crystal clear audio and full bass ; Comfortable fit ; Battery life is longer than expected

No ANC ; No wireless charging

The Jabra Elite 3 tick all the right boxes when it comes to sound, design and features. They lack a handful of features found on Jabra’s more premium earbuds, but for less than £80, it’s tough to argue with the Elite 3.

“Jabra's Elite 3 are a good set of basic buds that leave us wanting a few more features.”

Expressive and detailed sound ; Lightweight, ergonomic and comfy

Detached bass, lack of dynamics ; Not the highest perceived value ; Push-controls can affect fit

Not exactly flawless, but the Jabra Elite 3 are nevertheless an engaging listen

Long battery life ; Great sound ; Amazon Alexa built-in

No active noise cancelling ; Won’t pause the music when one falls out ; Lacks manual EQ

The Jabra Elite 3 may not look like anything special but they're some of the best TWS earbuds at this price. The sound is excellent, they have plenty of battery life and the you'll get a few handy extra features like Amazon Alexa built-in and Find My...

Lightweight design ; Decent sound for the price ; Easy to use

No ANC ; A little unexciting ; No adjustable EQ

Sculpted sound signature not for those seeking accuracy ; App lacks adjustable EQ

Good sound quality ; Good control via buttons ; Comfortable ; Google Fast Pair

No active noise-cancelling (ANC) ; Case feels a bit cheap

Jabra's entry into the affordable end of the market makes some cuts, but results in a fuss-free pair of headphones that get the basics right. It's easy to miss the advanced functions and you undoubtedly get more if you can spend more, but the...

Powerful, customizable sound ; Superb call quality ; Ample battery life ; Jabra Sound+ support ; Bluetooth 5.2 and Google Fast Pair

Love it or hate it design ; Lacks other modes available on more premium Jabra models ; No wireless charging or multipoint technology

The Jabra Elite 3 undercuts the competition with versatile audio, great call quality, and select features for just $79.

Impressive sound quality ; Comfortable, secure fit ; Solid battery life

No ANC ; No auto-pause ; Fiddly touch controls

The Jabra Elite 3 earbuds deliver an impressive all-round audio experience that belies their affordable price tag – provided you can live without ANC.

Stable and breathable fit. Decent recording quality. Good battery performance. Well-built and comfortable design. Certified IP55 for dust and water resistance.

Struggles to block out bass-range noise. Bad passive soundstage. No multi-device pairing. Disappointing noise handling.

The Jabra Elite 3 are decent for neutral sound. Out of the box, they have a slightly bass-rich sound profile that adds a touch of extra body and boom to your mixes. It shouldn't overwhelm vocals and lead instruments, which makes their sound suitable...