The $79 Flagship Killer: Jabra Elite 3 [A New Budget King]

Follow me on social media! (it's always just @mikeobrienn)

TOP TECH DEALS (Updated Continuously):

Please comment below with any questions you might have. Thank you all for watching! I appreciate you!

ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES:
PHYSICAL DESIGN
Water resistance = IP55
4 colors (purple, gold, black, blue)
Aesthetics = pretty good!
Comfort/fit = Better than the 75t & WAY better than 85t - great for working out!!
No wireless charging :(
Controls = PHYSICAL BUTTONS!!
1 right = play/pause
2 right = next
3 right = prev
Hold right = vol up
1 left = hearthrough on/off
Double tap left to start playing Spotify (OR open assistant OR Alexa)
Hold left = vol down

MICROPHONE TEST

FEATURES
No multi pairing
Android notification allows toggling of HearThrough
When you switch hearthrough off, it makes a weird sound a second later
Find my Jabra (app tour)
7/28 hr battery
Bluetooth 5.2
Mono mode!
2 year warranty

SOUND
aptX is awesome, but that does not necessarily equate to great sound
Hissing sound?
Strangely, the bass feels dull (yet prominent)
Fun with bassy lift to make music more exciting.
Especially good for workouts, but not as overpowering as the 75t buds

CONCLUSION
Great for workouts
Great for a tight budget
Great for casual listening with comfort

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 the new flagship killers
1:20 Physical Design
3:10 Controls
4:40 Microphone Test
5:10 The App (& Features)
6:40 Battery
6:49 Sound Quality

Disclaimer: This video is purely based on my experiences, research, and opinions. You and only you are responsible for your actions. I made this channel to advise viewers and I truly hope to help you all out. I love making these videos and connecting with my viewers!
This channel is monetized via YouTube ads as well as some affiliate links. If a purchase is made after clicking the link, I will receive a small commission at no extra charge to the buyer. Thank you all for watching!

[MikeOBrienMedia]

So what do you think of these earbuds? Can they actually replace the flagships? What would new flagships need to do to keep ahead of these?

[AlejandroFerrariMc]

Wow, I didn't expect that outdoors microphone test to sound that good!

[kanishkanr]

Finally the mono mode!! Ear detection is an unwanted feature compared to being able to use either bud solo!!

[icreateworlds]

I just got this and i was not expecting such a good level of quality overall for this price. I love the sound quality for audiobooks and spotify or talk radio. This is a great buy.

[therandommenace]

As an owner of the 65 and 75 I am actually glad they left out the proximity sensor. On the other hand the switching between devices I will miss. Thanks for the review.

[RamaNatan]

You could eliminate the HISS sound by turning off the "HearThrough" feature, it's dead quite, the hiss only exists when the the "HearThrough" is on and it's gone when the music is on. Not a big deal for me as a music lover, other features on Jabra 3 is killer like the 4 mic for online meeting is sufficient! I'm a bass player and a recording artist, I love the music sound on Jabra 3 well balanced! I'm happy with my purchase for daily use.

[MathewSelvaraj]

Your reviews are really good. To the point, clear and covers what matters to us 👏👏👏👏 Wish you lots of success👍👍👍.

[thetruthstand]

I really believe Jabra makes the best overall earbud. I had the Elite 3 for a little bit and I sent them back only because I'm going to get the Elite 7 Pro but the microphones were excellent. The Jabra is just the everyday get it done earbud. No thrills. No extra unnecessary features just basic get the job done.

[suppressiontest]

I was going for 75t, But man these just Sound much better budget wise, thanks for a great review as usual 👍

[TheBebogarza]

This video influenced me to buy the jabra 3s . From my experience with them there is two major take away. One is, they sound amazing, I was truly impressed with the audio quality. The white noise is there but you do get used to it after a while. The biggest drawback and the main reason why I returned them was due to the Bluetooth connectivity. When alone or in light traffic they connect and work properly but when in a crowded room with multiple BT devices turned on (ie a gym) they start to cut off and on. The only solution was holding my phone close to my chest to maintain a good connection. Other than that, these are a really good earbud but it does have some drawbacks.

[ai]

Thanks for mentioning the hissing sound, so many reviews just ignore it. I noticed it too, but these fit really securely and I love the physical buttons.

[faraz]

Hey, Mike. How are the Elite 3 when compared with Elite 75t?

[TheLifeOfNurse]

I've been rocking jabras since there inception. They are hands down the best and one of the first bluetooth earliest out there. They are legit the only ones that fit my ear when working out.

[dontsurroundurselfwithurself]

LOVE: great sound quality, Call quality, hear-through, fit, aesthetics, L/R independent.
AGNOSTIC: no wear detection, no ANC.
DEAL-BREAKER (when compared to other Jabra TWS): No Multi-Point pairing.

[mr.yonosenada]

The bar has definitely been raised on the TWS market. From "budget" to mid-tier offerings from Soundpeats, 1More, Altec, Jlab, etc. I have tested most and I've got to tell you that it's getting harder to tell which one is best in class. I do wonder what's the next step for the big names like Sony, Bose, Yamaha, B&O, etc. in order to justify buds at premium prices.

[bobstodomingo]

Call quality is just amazing in Jabra Elite 3! great 😍

[Theprofessor]

Bought these today for $83 NZD as a rugged alternative to be B&O EQ which are $780 NZD. Very impressed. With my EQ I was always afraid that I’d leave them somewhere or Break them at work.

[nicholasmartin]

Just bought a pair, looking forward to trying them out myself!

[regezas]

Love your reviews, one of the best ones out there. I have been using Jabra Elite Active 75t since Jabra released them, and my experience matches it. I find other reviews wary in facts.

[avs_smart_systems]

Jabra killed the bass by sharpering the earpiece. I`m returning the elite7P today to best buy. I also tried momentum 2 but neither works for me. The 75T had a great mids and clean highs.