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Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs SuperEQ Q1 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 6 measures.

  • Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
  • SuperEQ Q1 Pro
HearWiki score
83
57
Sound
7.8
5.6
Noise cancelling
8.6
5.8
Battery
6.2
3.9
Calls
7.4
4.8
Price (USD)
$85
$45

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 SuperEQ Q1 Pro (2021). The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Wireless charging and Water resistance IP57 against IPX4.

  • Elite 10 Gen 220243 yr newer
  • Q1 Pro2021
What differsElite 10 Gen 2Q1 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Top codec
AAC
SBC
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP57
IPX4

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Elite 10 Gen 2Q1 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$85
$45
HearWiki score
83
57
Released
2024
2021
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
100 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Battery life
8 h
5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6 h
4 h
Battery incl. case
36 h
18 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
11 g
-
Case weight
46.6 g
-
Water resistance
IP57
IPX4
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

SuperEQ Q1 Pro

The SuperEQ Q1 Pro delivers impressive hybrid active noise cancellation at a budget-friendly price, making it a standout for silencing background noise without breaking the bank. While its audio performance and ANC punch above their weight, the overall build and touch control experience feel less refined compared to what you get in sound quality. It's a solid pick if noise cancellation is your top priority over premium aesthetics.

  • Pro:Excellent hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Strong value for budget-conscious buyers
  • Pro:Decent sound quality with 10mm drivers
  • Con:Design feels less polished
  • Con:Touch controls can be finicky
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 5 hours

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

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