Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless Headphones
Pros
- Design
- Functionality
- Durability
- Mobile App
Cons
- Carrying Case
Others might fit well, but sound awful. Some have wires. Some don’t. Then you have the ones that are perfect…for four months and then they break. We’ve all experienced this before.
This put us on the road to find the perfect set of headphone or earbuds for the gym. That brought us to the company Jabra.
Jabra makes headsets for all sorts of areas. Most notably, they make the phones and headsets for a lot of the businesses in the world. In fact, my office uses Jabra headsets for our phone systems. I knew that Jabra was solid in terms of tech when it came to headsets, so I was not shocked to find out that they made these ear buds that were supposedly great.
We were able to nail down a pair of Jabra Sport Pulse wireless headphones. With that said, there is still an ear-to-ear wire, but a Bluetooth connection to your phone doesn’t require a wire there. The Jabra Sport Pulse headphones come with a built-in heart rate monitor which connects to the downloadable Jabra app (which provides a lot of cool functions). With a solid Bluetooth range connection and decent sound quality, the Jabra Sport Pulse headphones are an affordable alternative to the “popular” headsets on the market today, but with better warranty and customer service.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#2e2e2e” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#ffffff” background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”medium_depth” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#000000″ column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][text-with-icon icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-arrow-right” color=”Accent-Color”]
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We then look at functionality. Functionality consists of the different features the earbuds and the app have, as well as the sound quality and battery life.
After that, we look into durability. This talks about how well the product is built.
We then take a look at the fashion statement. We think about the different wardrobes we could wear this with and more. Also, how do we look in the gym with these things on?!
Finally, we talk about value. Value is the combination of design, functionality, durability and fashion in relation to cost. Another part of value are the competitors and other headphones/earbuds the market.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]
Design
[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]The Jabra Sport Pulse headphones are built with a solid design to back the functionality (to be discussed later) of the headphones. The Jabra Sport Pulse headphone are extremely light weight and designed to fit snug into your inner ear.First, these are not true wireless ear buds. There is a wire connected from the right earbud to the left earbud. They are, however, a Bluetooth connection away from your smart phone. This means that there are no wires connecting the headphones to your streaming device, but you will still have one ear-to-ear. For some, this is OK. For others, it is an annoyance. For us, we have tested them all, and we understand that the headphones with an ear-to-ear wired connection are going to be more economically feasible for the consumer.
Second, these are not over-the-ear headphones. What does that mean? It means that these are not Beats Studio. They are designed to go inside your ear canal. This is where Jabra does a very nice job.
Included with your Jabra Sport Pulse headphones are various connectors to ensure a secure fit (which will improve sound quality). The package includes (4) different sizes of EarWings. These are what hold the headphone in your ear. You get to choose between small, medium, medium plus and large. You want to select the size that best fits your ear. The size we selected fit comfortably in our ears. We could shake our head vigorously and they wouldn’t fall out. They are also made of rubber, so sweat isn’t an issue.
You also get (6) options of EarGels. These are the “tips” that go inside your ear. You can choose small, medium or large in either silicon gel or foam tips. You want to select the one that fits best in your ear to ensure you have optimal sound quality.
The headphones are also designed with a built-in heart rate monitor. This is great to connect to your downloaded Jabra app to determine how many calories you’ve burned, VO2 max test, etc. The nice part about this built-in heart rate monitor is it can connect to third-party apps like Runtastic and MapMyFitness.
The built-in USB port is under the right earbud covered by a plastic protector. This is nice and easy to find, plug in and recharge.
Lastly, you do get the control functionality on the wire itself. Here you can increase or decrease volume. It is also where the microphone is housed for phone calls. You also answer and drop calls with a touch of this area too.
Overall, the design on the Jabra Pulse Sport headphones are nice, for a “wired” set of headphones. We would prefer true wireless but the pricing is double, if not triple. Compared to other similar devices on the market, these are designed more ergonomically for many sizes of ears.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”4814″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]
Functionality
[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]What is the core function of a set of headphones? To play music that sounds good. Right? The Jabra Sport Pulse headphones also have other functionality when it comes to their Jabra app.The Jabra app connects to your headphones. Here, it gathers info like heart rate to help you through various methods within the app. Within the app you can plan workouts, test fitness levels, analyze your fitness and have an in-ear personal trainer! This is value-add by Jabra and the Jabra app.
Ease of use is big with headphones. These paired very quickly to our smartphone via Bluetooth connection. Using the headphones (turning them on) is as easy as holding one button. I would say these are “idiot” proof.
Sound quality is huge in the headphone market. We’ve used over-the-ear headphones in the past. These are always going to be optimal to any in-ear headphone (unless they are custom) in terms of sound quality. The bass was good. Again, with the over-the-ear headphones, the bass is superior. Treble was good too. Overall loudness was OK. If we compare to over-the-ear again we would come in inferior. Compared to other in-ear headphones these were on-par. They were loud enough to “dim” the outside surrounding environment. You would have to turn them down or off to hear someone talk to you. One thing to note is that different ear buds provide a better sound quality. The foam tips provide much better sound than the gels.
Range is another big thing on wireless headphones. We set our smartphone down and walked away from it. The connection remained clear for a good 90 feet and then started to cut out. If you leave your phone in one room and walk to another where there is a wall, the range is quite a bit less. There was never an issue with the Bluetooth connection cutting in and out when our phone was with us.
Battery life is OK. You get 5-hours of playtime on the Jabra Sport Pulse. This lasts us about a week in the gym. We have had competitors come in longer, sometimes as much as 10-hours, but we also realize these are less expensive than those counterparts.
Overall, the functionality fits the price level. They work. The sound quality isn’t the greatest on the planet, but it is’t the worse. They give us nice range and last us a week in the gym.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]
Durability
[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]The reason we started reviewing headphones was because of the lack of durability in the headphone market. Beats made some OK headphones, but they broke rapidly.
Jabra Sport Pulse headphones are lightweight. If you drop them, no big deal. If you step on them…then you might have an issue. Some of the big players in this space use plastic to secure the headphones in your ears. Here we are using rubber.
The rubber coating on the actual ear buds also provide protection against sweat. On top of that, Jabra provides a 3-year warranty against sweat damage.
The carrying case isn’t anything special. It is a mesh bag with a drawstring to put your headphones in. I would prefer a harder case, something that would protect them better. This is one of the negatives of durability, although it doesn’t directly pertain to the headphones themselves.
Overall, the lightweight of the headphones make these feel as if they lack durability, but they don’t. There’s not much on it that could break compared to some of the competitors on the market. The only negative is the carry case.
Fashionability
[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Fashionability of the headphones means, “how cool do these look on me?” The fact there is a wire from ear-to-ear makes them less fashionable compared to true wireless headphones like the Jabra Elite Sports. However, they are still discreet in your ear, and not clunky.
Value
[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]I find that these are much better than the “popular” brand on the market. They last longer, provide a solid sound quality with the foam tips, and fit extremely well. One issue we’ve had with competitors is that they fall our of our ears. Not here with all the fit options.These retail for up to $100 a pair. That is on-par with what to expect today. Because Jabra is such a great customer service focused company, and the headphones truly are great, this is a fantastic value. If you don’t have the type of money to buy true wireless, this is a solid option for your checkbook![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][heading]Available at these Fitness Informant approved retailers:[/heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][tabbed_section style=”default” alignment=”left” spacing=”default” tab_color=”Accent-Color”][tab icon_family=”none” title=”1-SET” id=”1509114502646-0e9cc-a9d4″ tab_id=”1510020818663-9″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” top_padding=”10″ bottom_padding=”10″ text_align=”left” css=”.vc_custom_1509116724210{background-color: #2e2e2e !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] PRICE COMPARISON:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/tab][/tabbed_section][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]
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