Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs Mpow M7: 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.
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 6 measures.
- Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
- Mpow M7
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?
Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 (2024) against Mpow M7 (2019). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and ANC type Adaptive against Feed-forward, while the Mpow M7 answers with Top codec aptX Adaptive against AAC. The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Wear detection and Transparency mode.
- Elite 10 Gen 220245 yr newer
- M72019
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.0
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX Adaptive
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- Feed-forward
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX7
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $85
- $47
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 48
- Released
- 2024
- 2019
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 8 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 8 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 6 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6 h
- 6 h
- Battery incl. case
- 36 h
- 30 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 1 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- feedforward
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Controls
- touch
- buttons
- Weight
- 11 g
- -
- Case weight
- 46.6 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX7
- Foldable
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- -
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 6
- -
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
Mpow M7
The Mpow M7 is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that prioritizes a warm, bass-heavy sound signature, making it a solid pick for fans of energetic, low-end-focused audio. It offers practical features like IPX7 water resistance, aptX Adaptive support, and a compact charging case, though its sound lacks refinement and its control scheme is basic. Overall, it delivers strong value for its price, especially for those who prefer a fun, punchy tuning over neutral accuracy.
- Pro:Powerful, engaging bass response
- Pro:IPX7 water resistance for robust durability
- Pro:Supports aptX Adaptive for better wireless audio
- Con:Sound lacks refinement and detail
- Con:No app support or custom EQ
- Con:Physical buttons may be less convenient
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