Jabra Elite 65e Brings Total Noise Cancellation Solution with Bluetooth 5

Audio and communications technology specialist Jabra announced that it has expanded its Elite family of headphones and earbuds to provide the best combined voice and music experience, with the Jabra Elite 65e. These neckband wireless earbuds are engineered for best-in-class wireless calls and music. They feature Jabra's leading Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) solution, providing two levels of noise cancellation and challenging existing products in the market.

At CES 2018, Qualcomm introduced the new Qualcomm Low Power Bluetooth SoC QCC5100 series that is designed to help manufacturers develop a new generation of compact, feature-rich, wireless earbuds, hearables and headsets. The new low power, feature-rich Bluetooth solution includes support for voice assistant services, Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo, Qualcomm aptX HD audio and integrated hybrid ANC.

Bose made two important announcements on its popular range of headphones. Entering a new increasingly popular category, Bose introduced its SoundSport Free truly wireless earbuds, designed especially for active users that want to workout with music. At the same time, the Massachusetts company updated its iconic QC35 noise-cancelling headphones to become the first to offer voice access to Google Assistant, and introducing new settings to control environmental noise.

Designed to eliminate 90% of background noise and offering up to 7 hours of Bluetooth and ANC playtime at only $99, the new JLab Epic Executive Wireless Active Noise Canceling Earbuds are turning heads at IFA 2017 in Berlin. This is the first major incursion from the San Diego-based company outside the North American market, where they will be featuring also the Epic Air True Wireless Sport Earbuds, Party Series Wireless Multiroom Bluetooth Speakers and JBuds Pro Signature Bluetooth Earbuds.