Jabra vs. Powerbeats 2
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Here is my review of these VS. the Beats Powerbeats 2

My Powerbeats 2 were beginning to die and fall apart after 10 months so I bought these as a back up. The beats won't turn on without full charge and the control button cover fell off.

Volume: Compared to the Sport Pace, the Beats can go MUCH louder. I had the Jabra's on full volume and my phone on 95% volume in the gym to be satisfied. If I did this with the Beats, I'd blow an ear drum. Advantage - Beats.

Comfort: This one is a toss up. The Jabra's are very light and you can barely feel them, however they don't feel cheap. After about 30-45 minutes they began to be a little bit uncomfortable in the eardrum. The Beats are very comfortable but I need to adjust them a lot. Unlike the Beats, the Jabra ear hook is not flexible. Reflective neck band on the Jabra is great for runners. Advantage - Beats.

Quality: The Jabra's take the win here because for about $70 less than the beats, you get a very similar product. The music quality is great and has deep bass, but not quite the bass of the Beats. But for $80 versus $150, it's a no brainer.

Extras: Jabra comes with fitness tracking applications which is awesome for motivation. This may be a big selling point for some, but I don't use them. Beats is simply a headphone.

I think overall you get a better sound and comfort package in the Beats, but for half the price, applications, reflective neck band, and quality build, these Jabra's are a steal.
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After going through the reviews, I was still on the fence between the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Jaybird-Freedom-Stereo-Bluetooth-Earbuds-with-Secure-Fit-Bluetooth-Headset-Retail-Packaging-Midnight-Black/dp/B005B28DOM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Jaybird Freedom Stereo Bluetooth Earbuds with Secure Fit-Bluetooth Headset - Retail Packaging - Midnight Black</a>&nbsp;Jaybird SecureFit and the Plantronics Backbeats so I got them both and took them for a quick spin and here are my thoughts.

Design:
I really liked the product design of the Backbeat and it fits well too. They are marginally lighter than the JayBirds and noticeably more stylish. The JB's look like abnormal earrings that hang by your earlobes and its bulkier. Neither will get in the way once you have it on though.  Some people complained that the cable is too long on the BackBeats but its only about 2" longer than the JB's. Both cables are made with the same rubbery material though the JB's are thinner. I also liked the button placement on the Backbeats.

Sound:
After a side by side comparison, the Backbeats definitely lack bass especially when compared to the JB's. However, the high's on the BB's are clearer, crisper, cleaner but the over all lack of balance kills the experience of listening to good tunes. Without the side by side comparison, the clean highs are still great but the overall music listening experience is "OK" at best.  So the JB's are louder, better balanced, weak on the high's but with the EQ its "good enough".  So it'll be up to you to decide if bass is important. Even after adjusting the EQ, the JB's just seem to sounds better. I haven't tested the mic but at this point it didn't matter to me because I wanted this to mainly listen to music on the go.

Bluetooth Pairing:
There has been some posts about not being able to pair it to multiple devices. I was able to pair it with 2 macs and an iPhone without having to delete the profile (as some people mentioned) just not have it connected simultaneously. So you do have to disable/disconnect the pairing between the current device and the headset and then enable the pairing with another device. For macs, that means Bluetooth icon > PLT_BBGTO  > Use (or Dont use) as Audio Device.
One thing I noticed is there sometimes is an inconsistent lag when you pair ("Use as Audio Device"). At one point, I had to disable and reenable Bluetooth on my Mac for the headset to pair correctly.

User Experience:
Aside from the pairing quirks, Plantronics does a great job on the user experience side. The Power On/Off sound is pleasant, and it does play a tone when its paired rather than the boring blip on the JB's. Its a well designed product and its better thought out than the JB's. I just wished it sounded better. As another reviewer mentioned, its probably best to wait for the next version.
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I've now got three pair of earbuds to compare, V-Moda Vibe (2nd generation), J-Buds, and Sony MDR-ED21LP Fontopias. If I'm listening to music directly from my computer, sound-quality wise, I'd rank them J-Buds, Fontopia, and V-Moda. Base and treble or highs are crisper in that order. If I'm listening to my Sony Walkman (8 GB MP3)and there is little ambient noise, then surprise, Fontopia, J-Buds, and V-Moda.

It's important to compare what you're listening to as well as where and for what purpose. When I'm walking on a city street, I don't want noise canceling, so Fontopia's open design is best. Oddly, though, Fontopia gives the best bass of the three.

If I'm listening to classical music - say Itzhak Perleman - then I'll give the J-Buds the higher rating. (I also like the J-Buds because it has the longest cord, but not too long.)

However, and this is very important, the differences between the three are not readily apparent under any circumstances. There's no way to listen to all three at the same time, so everything become relevant. The V-Moda are initially the most comfortable. After 4 hours, they're all a pain in the ear.

There is one thing that I really don't like about the V-Moda: the R and L for right and left channel is hidden under the rubber bud, and it does make a difference. What doesn't make a difference is how good they look, and that I'll never understand. Paying more for red than black seems downright silly. And once they're in your ears, you can't see them anyway. You want something that disappears, get hearing aids.

The V-Modas do seem "brighter" with pop music from the computer. They also "cancel" ambient noise slightly better than the J-Buds. Sooooo, I might go V-Moda on a plane and J-Buds for all other situations. BUT the Sony's still have the best bass and it's noticeable. Btw, on the Sony Walkman, the "Custom setting" is best because you can diddle with your own preferences, but "Pop" gives a better overall range than "Heavy." As for the iPod, I no longer care after having two of them wear out the batteries faster than even an i-River. (Besides, who wants to convert all that music and deal with such proprietary nonsense?)
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bought two headphones in this order. 1. Bose QuietComfort 25, 2 Plantronics BackBeat Pro. Wanted to try both and decide which one is the keeper. Bose definitely had better fit around my ears and very comfortable compare to BackBeat Pro. Also Bose QuietComfort's noise cancellation was really really good. So much better than Plantronics BackBeat Pro. Sound quality wise, I am not an audio guy, they sound similar, maybe Plantronics BackBeat Pro has more bass to it?
But at the end I decided to keep this BackBeat Pro, and returned Bose. Because BackBeat Pro is just so feature packed, All the controls are around the ear, very easy to reach, The headphones pauses the music once you take it off, big wheels to adjust volume, a button let you listen to your surrounding without taking off the headphones, then the best of all, it's Bluetooth, no cord (the main reason I am looking for new headphones because the old Bose QuietComfort 15 design I kept yanking the cord out of my headphones, eventually I damaged it, and it's a proprietary cable wtf?) and with all that for only $160 something? compare to a $300 Bose cable with nothing but a good headphones? nah, maybe next time
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FAR BETTER THAN BEATS EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BEING....ORDERING ANOTHER
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There are two gadgets that I really look forward to testing out  external batteries and Bluetooth headsets. I love trying out the newest technology when it comes out and that lead me to want to test out the Jabra Storm.

Jabra Storm is one of Jabras next generation Bluetooth headsets that is based on its new, breakthrough microPOWER battery technology. Its a significantly smaller, more lightweight headset and delivers longer talk time and extreme comfort. Storm features Wind Noise Blackout, too, which shields your conversations when you are in outdoor and in particularly windy conditions. In fact, Jabra even provides a windsock for the microphone arm of the headset. Noise Blackout, another wonderful technology from Jabra, helps to remove ambient noise and make conversations as perfect as they can be.
As previously mentioned, the Storm has a superior battery. The headset features an impressive 10 hours of talk time and charges using a micro USB cable connection. The charging port is a little tricky to find. It sits flush with the side of the headset just above the volume button. Because it sits so close to the headset base, you will need finger nails to be able to access it. From my experience, it took a couple of hours to charge it completely. One suggestion I would have for any user of this headset is to make sure its fully charged before you use it. Ive found that most Bluetooth headsets start losing their clarity when the battery level gets low. But, as long as you keep the Storm charged, you should have any issues.

I found the Jabra Storm to be a very easy-to-use, extremely lightweight Bluetooth headset. I was very excited to hear about its release because Ive had wonderful past experiences with Jabras products. What really intrigued me about this particular headset was that it appeared to be the same shape as the Jabra Motion, which is also a fantastic headset, but it didn't look as heavy. Jabra designed this awesome headset to be barely visible and be perfectly balanced for maximum comfort.
Another feature that I was really excited about using is the voice control commands to answer or reject phone calls. For example, when a call comes in to your phone, your headset will announce who is calling you if the contact information is filled out on your phone. Then, you have the option to say, Yes, to answer or, No, to reject the call. This option did not disappoint. It worked really, really well. And now, I cant imagine having a Bluetooth headset without this feature.

Jabra Storm is NFC compatible and for users with Android/NFC compatible phones, there shouldnt be any issues pairing your phone and this headset. Even with my Apple iPhone, the pairing set-up only took seconds. I never found that the Bluetooth disconnected while I was using this headset. I don't think anyone  even people who don't have experience with Bluetooth headsets  would have problems setting the Storm up.
The sound quality is amazing with the Jabra Storm. It has exceptionally clear call quality and Ive not had any issues with callers thinking Im on a headset. Plus, Ive not had issues hearing anyone either. I really like how small and nearly invisible the buttons are on the headset. There is one button to activate Siri and to Answer/End calls; another button to control the volume; and a third button for pairing and to turn the power on and off.

The price is indicative of its quality. Jabra make a superior Bluetooth headset and so the cost is justified.
I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good, lightweight, sturdy Bluetooth headset.

"This product was received at a free or discounted price in exchange for my review. I am a technology journalist and pride myself on providing fair and honest reviews. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have."
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After several years my Monster iSport wired headphones broke and I was unexpectedly in the market for a new set of headphones. I really liked them, but did grow weary of messing around with the wire while at the gym. I bought the Blue Bud X, but didn't like the sound at all, because I was used to the old iSport. Next, I tried the Powerbeats 2. I really, really, wanted to like them--maybe because of their splendid marketing. I did like them being wireless, but in the end I missed the isolation and the fit from my old iSports. I don't like my music having to compete with the my gym's music. I would have kept them if they fit into my ears, but they are not made to work that way. Reluctantly, I took the PowerBeats 2 back and flirted with getting the Beats Studio wireless.  Trying them own I figured I'd get tired of the weight on my head when running and also feared sweating and feeling gooey in the summer. I bought the Monster ISport Victory wired headphones and loved them as they had the same fit and isolation as my old pair. Out of curiosity and a desire for wireless I bought this wireless set. I LOVE them! In terms of sound they are just under the Monster iSport Victory wired set. They have good bass, which is important to me, and the isolation that I so desired. Longer story short, I will use the Jabra Pulse at the gym and when I go running and I am also keeping the iSport Victory for my elliptical and for when I take flights.
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The battery life is awesome.. I have another Jabra (Classic) It hurts my ear but this one is more comfortable & larger.. The only thing is I have to make sure my hair is out of the way because others can't hear me clearly.. (Classic is better for that option) but other than that sound is clear & you can listen to music & books.
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I have tried several Bluetooth headsets, but Jabra's just seem to work for me. It is my 3rd different Jabra, and so far the best.  I got this one after returning a Plantronics Legend.  I use this mostly for business calls in my office.  Pros and Cons:

Pros:
Sound:  Great quality, loud and clear on both ends.
Fit:  Has several options to wear, I use the over ear piece, which is transparent which helps give it the 'stealth' appearance.  I do not have to adjust the earpiece in my ear much at all.  Fit's snug, but not tight.
Use:  Stealth synced right up, love the Siri button which makes it a truly hand's free device.  There was little delay on my phone call so I never felt like I was talking over clients.  If I walked out of range, it would notify me of disconnect and automatically reconnect when I was back in range.
Features:  I like the notification of whose calling and the ability to answer or ignore with voice.  Has separate Siri button which is nice.  Also has app that can help find it if it's lost...have not had to use that yet :o)

Cons:
Comfort:  This is the only thing that kept me from giving it a 5 star.  After I wear it a while (hour or so) it starts to hurt my ear.  I take it off for a minute, and it all better, but this was only negative I have on it.  Maybe this is a Jabra thing, because my other 2 did the same thing.

Neutral:
Price:  A little pricey at almost a $100, but maybe I am just cheap.  IT IS WORTH the $88 I spent on it.

Overall, I would buy one again.  I have only had it a few weeks, so I cannot comment on durability, but my other 2 Jabra's are still going strong after a couple years.
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This is the second Jabra Bluetooth Speakerphone being used in our household.  The first one, the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Jabra-CRUISER2-Bluetooth-In-Car-Speakerphone/dp/B0043M668G/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Jabra CRUISER2 Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone</a>, we have had for almost a year and I can't imagine driving around without it. Because we do have several cars we knew it would be nice to have a second one.

While this speakerphone does have it's similarities to the CRUISER2, it is a step down.  Installation and pairing was just as easy. It immediately connected to my phone and does the same for each family member when they are driving. The sound is loud and clear, but slightly "tinny" and when compared to the sound quality of the CRUISER2 it's clearly noticeable.

The call notification is whatever ring tone you have on your phone, while with the CRUISER2 it identifies the individual by name.  I have to admit I missed this feature.  When I'm driving there are some calls I just don't want to take and even looking at my phone for a second to see who's calling can be a big distraction.

Charging is easy with the USB cord & lighter adapter plug and for me a full charge lasts for about a week.

Overall Jabra seems to have several quality products and I like the two that I have.  My suggestion for purchase would be that if hearing your ring tone is enough for you, then go with this one and save about $15. But if you're like me and would prefer to hear the caller identified than go with the CRUISER2.
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I've bought those instead of much higher priced wireless Jabra. I forget about all my issues during conference calls. I hear significantly better. Use them about 1-2 hrs every weekday for work.
Package quality might be better, it's just a minimalistic box with plastic inside. But the product itself is nice.
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Bought the Jaybirds but had issues with ear fitting...wanted to test out the Jabra and I must say that its held up to its standard...Sound isn't as loud as the Jaybirds but trust me its more comfortable and more direct with clear sounds....I also found out that the battery last longer then Jaybirds...some reason after a two hours of usage , the next following day I only have about 15% on it left..
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Hello I brought my Jabra Halo last year in November I believe. It sounds really great the base is good you can just about drown out all other sound with these Bluetooth head sets. I use mine with my HTC HD2 and Laptop it can pare with two device.
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I use with the galaxy s7 and I can't complain.  My last pair was the power beats and I actually like these more.  The feel and fit great, auto reconnect to the phone and keep same volume after disconnect or power down.

Most the time I forget these things are even on my shoulders
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Happy with this unit overall. Much more feature rich the the Jabra VBT2050 it replaced. Also much better functional range. Only point of comparison where the Jabra is slighly better is the tonal quality of the sound produced by the 2 products, the Jabra is a little better in reproducing voice quality than the Blue Ant unit but not so much better that it offsets all the other benefits of the Blue Ant.
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First I have been a LONG time Jabra customer, I love the wave...
Issues with this unit model:
- I went through 2 in 6 months, first failed after 15 days, same issues below with both.
-Poor range, in my pants pocket had issues
-Volume control ridiculously sensitive. As a man my hair is not long, I have a business cut, but I could always tell when I needed a trim because the hair around the ear would tweak the volume mid call
-Button functionality erratic. Double click would not always work.
-Voice answer almost never works.
-Less than half as comfortable as the wave
-Does not fit as securely as the wave.
-Less battery life then the wave.
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I have this Jabra Journey paired to a Samsung Gravity Smart (T589) phone and have used it for nearly a week.

The good:
- The motion detection to turn it on has worked every single time without issue announcing that it is powering on and connected.
- Extremely easy to pair with phone.
- Other party can hear me loud and clear even when speaking in a very soft conversational voice from my car.
- I can hear the other party very well although the sound quality isn't as nice as in our other car that has factory bluetooth where we can hear through the car's speakers.  Still beats holding the phone to my ear or using a wired earbud.
- Very small and clips on the visor easily.  Doesn't distract and is tight enough where it won't fall off if I move the visor around.
- Seems to hold a charge well.  I've had it for a week and have played around with it A LOT without having to recharge it.
- Inbound call ringing is plenty loud (although can't be heard over my stereo when playing at high volumes).  Jabra flashes blue when there's a call which can easily be seen, but might not be noticeable except at night since it's not in my line of sight.
- The button answer/end button is large and easy to use as are the volume buttons.
- Volume can get plenty loud when conversing(well beyond what I would want or need).
- Can answer by speaking "answer" or by pressing the button (I find it easier to just press the button instead of waiting for it to respond to the command).

The not so good:
- My biggest issue is that it won't announce the names of the callers from my phone book (my phone does have PABP).  I've talked with Jabra tech support and they couldn't figure out why it won't work unless it's something with the Jabra itself.  My phone even prompted me whether to allow phone book access to the Jabra and I tried it several times.  We have two of the same model phone and both had the same problem.  We did try entering the phone number as 11 digits in the phone book and tried adding nicknames, but to no avail.  Jabra tech support advised to try pairing it with a friend's phone to see if it worked there.  Sure, I'll get around to that someday.  It still announces the phone number which is just okay.
- It doesn't always shut off after 10 mins if I'm still within range of the device.  My living space is close enough to my garage where I stay within range.  Most of the time it will go to sleep and disconnect, but it won't about 10-20% of the time.  That's easily remedied by turning off my bluetooth on my phone and turning it back on.  Minor annoyance, but not a big deal.  I found it happens most often when I receive a text or an email notification on my phone while still connected within the 10 mins, then it won't disconnect later.  But it sometimes won't disconnect even without that.  And getting a call while still connected to the Jabra out in the car is a pain to handle.  By the way, it takes about 12-13 mins to disconnect for me instead of the stated 10 mins.
- The Jabra's voice announcement that it is powering on and is connected is a bit loud and the volume can't be adjusted.  It startled me once, but I suppose I'll get used to it.

All in all, I like the device in general, but I'm giving it only 3 stars simply because of the inability to announce caller names as advertised even when Jabra confirmed that it should work with my phone.  I may still have it replaced if it bothers me.  The fact is, I usually decide whether to answer a call based on whether I want to talk at that time rather than who is calling.  So I'd probably answer anyway even if I didn't recognize the number.

8/25 follow up:  I'm very impressed by the battery life.  I've had this device for over a month and have not yet had to charge it.  Lastly, the sound quality while I was parked was good.  But I have to turn up the sound to hear better while driving due to road noise and it takes away from the quality a bit.  I can still hear well enough though.  People on the other end of the call have said that it still sounds fine to them while I'm driving.