Jabra Elite 65eFrom real comments

Name: Jabra Elite 65e
Rating: 1.8 (6 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 6 mentions across 5 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment17%

PROS 17%

CONS 83%

Rank based on 6 mentions across 5 aspects

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What users love

Strong call quality and mic isolation0 mentions

Strongly positive

What users complain about

Perceived high price for issues encountered0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Unreliable pairing and button controls0 mentions

Strongly criticized

Micro-USB instead of USB-C0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Low output volume0 mentions

Frequently criticized

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Strong bass and sound quality

Great value for price

Comfortable, secure, low-profile fit

2Mid

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Articulate sound

Great with extended-range guitars

Strong overall tone quality

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Musical analog tone

Long-term reliability and board loyalty

Simple, intuitive controls

High price point

Cheaper alternatives seen as comparable

Distortion at high settings

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Touch-sensitive dynamics

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Sweet, low-gain tone quality

High price versus clones

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Limited mid control

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Natural, amp-like tone

Powerful 3-band EQ

Demo videos undersell the pedal

Noticeable noise floor

Volume drop when engaged

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Trusted for regular gig use

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Strong bass without needing a subwoofer

Excellent build quality and finish

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Strong aspirational appeal

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Origin Effects Deluxe61

Authentic amp-like toneExcellent low-to-mid gain driveUnderrated favorite among ownersHigh price pointLimited gain-staging flexibilityNo built-in reverb

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Authentic amp-like tone

Excellent low-to-mid gain drive

Underrated favorite among owners

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Limited gain-staging flexibility

No built-in reverb

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Jabra Elite 65e

Strong call quality and mic isolationPerceived high price for issues encounteredLow output volumeMicro-USB instead of USB-C

Jabra Elite 65e

Strong call quality and mic isolation

Perceived high price for issues encountered

Low output volume

Micro-USB instead of USB-C

Expensive
1. Jabra Elite 65earrow_downward2
2. Sennheiser MKH 8040arrow_downward2
3. Origin Effects Deluxe61arrow_downward3
Versatile
1. MXR Super Badass Distortionarrow_upward15
2. Mad Professor Sweet Honey Overdrivearrow_upward4
Good value
1. MXR Super Badass Distortionarrow_upward6
2. Wharfedale Denton 85arrow_upward3
Build quality
1. Wharfedale Denton 85arrow_upward5
2. Origin Effects Deluxe61arrow_upward1

Overall Impression

The Jabra Elite 65e gets mixed reactions from commenters. One user praises its call quality, noting the mic isolates voice while blocking background music. Several others report pairing problems, with the button toggling on and off unpredictably and calls failing to connect. One buyer felt the $250 price wasn't justified given these issues. Another commenter calls the earbuds too quiet, better for work than for enjoying music. A separate complaint notes that at $200 in 2018, the earbuds still used micro-USB instead of USB-C. Multiple viewers ask unanswered questions about ANC performance, battery life with ANC on, mic quality in windy conditions, and multi-device pairing, showing some features remain unclear to shoppers.

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micStrong call quality and mic isolation

1 mentions

Strongly positive

One user reports amazing call quality, noting the microphone effectively isolated their voice so a listener nearby could barely hear background music playing from another device. This suggests the mic performs well at filtering out ambient noise during calls.

@raisalam8809

After much research and now finally experiencing the quality of the Elite 65E, I can now begin to understand the awesomeness of this neckband. One would only get these for great call quality experience.\r\nThe call quality on the 65E is amazing. during my test, I had my iPad on full volume playing a song 2 feet to my left and my wife could bearly hear the song in the background to the point she couldn't tell what song was playing, but if I were to face the iPad she would then hear the song but not nearly as loud as it would be with any other mic. I hope this helps

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February 13, 2020

attach_moneyPerceived high price for issues encountered

2 mentions

Frequently criticized

Commenters mention paying $200-$250 for the earbuds, and at least one felt this price wasn't justified given the pairing problems they experienced.

@jasonwood3496

Every time I hit the button it either turns it on or turns it off don’t know what’s wrong with it wasted 250 for these piece of shit earbuds that don’t pair

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October 10, 2020

@brp_

2018, $200, and micro USB? What the crap Jabra.... Why no USB-C? Even the One Plus headphones have it.

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May 26, 2018

warningUnreliable pairing and button controls

1 mentions

Strongly criticized

A user describes the button unpredictably turning the earbuds on or off instead of performing the intended action, and says the earbuds don't reliably pair or connect for calls. This led them to feel the $250 purchase was wasted.

@jasonwood3496

Every time I hit the button it either turns it on or turns it off don’t know what’s wrong with it wasted 250 for these piece of shit earbuds that don’t pair

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October 10, 2020

cableMicro-USB instead of USB-C

1 mentions

Frequently criticized

A commenter criticizes the earbuds for still using micro-USB charging at a $200 price point in 2018, pointing out that even cheaper competing headphones already had USB-C.

@brp_

2018, $200, and micro USB? What the crap Jabra.... Why no USB-C? Even the One Plus headphones have it.

smart_display

May 26, 2018

volume_downLow output volume

1 mentions

Frequently criticized

One user calls the earbuds too quiet for enjoyable music listening, suggesting they are more suitable for work use than for pleasure due to the low volume level.

@FreeBritain-874

They're shit headphones. They're so quiet. Buy for work. Not for pleasure

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October 6, 2019

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