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Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs TaoTronics SoundLiberty 88: 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
  • TaoTronics SoundLiberty 88
HearWiki score
83
47
Sound
7.8
5.6
Noise cancelling
8.6
0.0
Battery
6.2
3.2
Calls
7.4
6.7
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?

Half a step newer

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 (2024) against TaoTronics SoundLiberty 88 (2020). The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging and Water resistance IP57 against IPX7.

  • Elite 10 Gen 220244 yr newer
  • SoundLiberty 882020
What differsElite 10 Gen 2SoundLiberty 88

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP57
IPX7

Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Wear detection.

Specifications

Elite 10 Gen 2SoundLiberty 88
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$85
$45
HearWiki score
83
47
Released
2024
2020
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
Sound signature
-
warm
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
8 h
4 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6 h
-
Battery incl. case
36 h
25 h
Full charge time
-
60 min
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
-
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
11 g
4.5 g
Case weight
46.6 g
42 g
Water resistance
IP57
IPX7
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
2
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

TaoTronics SoundLiberty 88

The TaoTronics SoundLiberty 88 are half-in-ear true wireless earbuds with a warm sound signature and strong call quality, making them a solid budget pick. They offer IPX7 water resistance and a compact design, though their connectivity can be a bit finicky at times. Overall, they deliver good value for casual listening and voice calls at an affordable price.

  • Pro:Warm, pleasant sound profile
  • Pro:Excellent call quality
  • Pro:IPX7 water resistance
  • Con:Occasional connectivity hiccups
  • Con:Shorter battery life per charge
  • Con:No wireless charging

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

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