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Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs Soul S-PLAY2: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs Soul S-PLAY2, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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
  • Soul S-PLAY2
HearWiki score
83
-
Sound
7.8
-
Noise cancelling
8.6
-
Battery
6.2
-
Calls
7.4
-
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?

Half a step newer

Both shipped in 2024. The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds USB-C and Water resistance IP57 against IPX4.

  • Elite 10 Gen 22024
  • S-PLAY22024
What differsElite 10 Gen 2S-PLAY2

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

USB-C
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP57
IPX4

Level on: Top codec.

Specifications

Elite 10 Gen 2S-PLAY2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$85
$48
HearWiki score
83
Not scored
Released
2024
2024
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
13 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
10 mm
13 mm
Drivers per side
1
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Bluetooth
5.3
-
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Latency
-
25 ms
Battery life
8 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6 h
-
Battery incl. case
36 h
-
Wireless charging
Yes
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
-
Weight
11 g
5.1 g
Case weight
46.6 g
38.5 g
Water resistance
IP57
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
No
Connector
-
USB-C
Microphones
6
-
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
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

Soul S-PLAY2

The Soul S-PLAY2 earbuds are tailored for gaming, offering a 2.4GHz USB adapter for ultra-low latency and Bluetooth low-latency mode for responsive audio. They feature a 13mm driver for clear sound, IPX4 water resistance for workouts, and environmental noise cancellation for clearer calls. With a lightweight design and 6-hour battery life, they cater to casual gamers and active users.

  • Pro:Low-latency gaming modes for competitive play
  • Pro:Clear call quality with environmental noise cancellation
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit at 5.1g per earbud
  • Con:No active noise cancellation for immersive listening
  • Con:Battery life is average at 6 hours per charge
  • Con:Limited codec support (SBC and AAC only)

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