Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs Moondrop Space Travel 2 Ultra: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 - Outstanding overall at around $85.

True Wireless

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

83Outstanding

$85

Full review data

True Wireless

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 leads on 5 of 7 measures.

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
Moondrop Space Travel 2 Ultra

HearWiki score

Sound

7.8

7.0

Noise cancelling

8.6

4.5

Battery

6.2

4.5

Calls

7.4

5.0

Value

7.8

Price (USD)

$85

$46

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Mixed generations

Moondrop Space Travel 2 Ultra (2025) against Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 brings ANC type Adaptive against Feed-forward, while the Moondrop Space Travel 2 Ultra answers with Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3 and Top codec LDAC against AAC. The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection and Water resistance (IP57).

Elite 10 Gen 22024
Space Travel 2 Ultra20251 yr newer

What differsElite 10 Gen 2Space Travel 2 Ultra

Bluetooth: 5.3; 6.0
Top codec: AAC; LDAC
ANC type: Adaptive; Feed-forward
Wear detection: Yes; No
Water resistance: IP57; Not rated

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Elite 10 Gen 2Space Travel 2 Ultra

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $85; $46
HearWiki score: 83; 70
Released: 2024; 2025
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 13 mm planar magnetic
Driver type: dynamic; planar
Driver size: 10 mm; 13 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; -
Bluetooth: 5.3; 6.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 55 ms
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 8 h; 7 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6 h; -
Battery incl. case: 36 h; 24 h
Wireless charging: Yes; -
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; feedforward
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; No
Controls: touch; touch
Weight: 11 g; 3.8 g
Case weight: 46.6 g; 32.8 g
Water resistance: IP57; none
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Model code: -; MD-TWS-043
Microphones: 6; -
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; AI ENC

Specification comparison of Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs Moondrop Space Travel 2 Ultra
Spec	Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2	Moondrop Space Travel 2 Ultra
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$85	$46
HearWiki score	83 / 100 Outstanding	70 / 100 Good
Released	2024	2025
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	13 mm planar magnetic
Driver type	dynamic	planar
Driver size	10 mm	13 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	6.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	55 ms
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	8 h	7 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6 h	-
Battery incl. case	36 h	24 h
Wireless charging	Yes	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	feedforward
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	No
Controls	touch	touch
Design
Weight	11 g	3.8 g
Case weight	46.6 g	32.8 g
Water resistance	IP57	none
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Model code	-	MD-TWS-043
Calls
Microphones	6	-
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	AI ENC

What reviewers said

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 are true wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation and a robust IP57 rating for dust and water resistance. They deliver around 8 hours of playback per charge (6 with ANC on), and the included case extends total battery to 36 hours while supporting wireless charging. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and a 10mm dynamic driver, these earbuds offer a versatile listening experience with touch controls and a companion app for custom EQ.

Pro:Adaptive ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
Pro:IP57 rating provides strong dust and water protection
Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 allows seamless device switching

Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
Con:No support for high-resolution codecs like aptX or LDAC
Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve

Moondrop Space Travel 2 Ultra

The Moondrop Space Travel 2 Ultra brings a distinctive planar magnetic driver to the budget true wireless segment, delivering a balanced and natural sound signature that stands out at its price. With LDAC support, feedforward ANC, and touch controls, it packs a solid feature set, though it cuts corners on water resistance and some convenience extras. It's a compelling pick for listeners prioritizing audio quality and quirky design over ruggedness or premium frills.

Pro:Balanced, natural sound with planar driver detail
Pro:LDAC support for high-res wireless audio
Pro:Effective feedforward ANC and transparency mode

Con:No water resistance rating for workouts or rain
Con:Average battery life at 7 hours per charge
Con:Lacks wireless charging and fast pair convenience

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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