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Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs Sabbat X12 Pro: 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.

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
  • Sabbat X12 Pro
HearWiki score
83
57
Sound
7.8
6.0
Noise cancelling
8.6
-
Battery
6.2
5.2
Calls
7.4
6.8
Value
-
6.2
Price (USD)
$85
$48

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?

New platform

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 (2024) against Sabbat X12 Pro (2019). The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Wireless charging, Wear detection, Transparency mode and Custom EQ.

  • Elite 10 Gen 220245 yr newer
  • X12 Pro2019
What differsElite 10 Gen 2X12 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP57
IPX5

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

Elite 10 Gen 2X12 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$85
$48
HearWiki score
83
57
Released
2024
2019
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
14.2 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
14.2 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
120 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
8 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6 h
-
Battery incl. case
36 h
24 h
Full charge time
-
60 min
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
11 g
17 g
Case weight
46.6 g
-
Water resistance
IP57
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
2

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

Sabbat X12 Pro

The Sabbat X12 Pro offers a distinctive open-style earbud design with an airy, detailed sound and reliable call performance. Its main drawback is minimal noise isolation, allowing ambient sounds to mix with your audio, but battery life and connectivity are solid for the price.

  • Pro:Airy, detailed sound with a broad soundstage
  • Pro:Strong call quality with dual mics
  • Pro:Fast and stable Bluetooth 5.0 connection
  • Con:Weak noise isolation due to open design
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ

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

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