Jabra Revo Wireless Pro Reviews

Jabra’s Revo Wireless headphones deliver on almost all points: the audio quality, the wear comfort, the external noise reduction, the mechanical engineering and the industrial design. And they’re tough enough to come with a two-year warranty, should be someone who doesn’t take too much care of their possessions. Yes, NFC is a gimmick but it’s going to be as ubiquitous as the Bluetooth technology used to stream to these ‘phones has become. You won’t get the most out of these cans without Jabra’s app - which is in any case of little use if you’re streaming from a computer or a Bluetooth-enabled hi-fi, or you're watching a video on your mobile device - because you won’t get their Dolby Digital Plus enhancements. Not that the Revos don't sound good with native players, and you won’t get the Jabra app’s gaps-between-tracks playback either which some listeners may reckon is a plus. It’s a shame then to come away a whopping £200 lighter of wallet. Yes, that’s the official retail price for these boys, give or take a penny or two. It’s a lot, but on a par with what you’d pay for a comparable pair of Sennheisers like the more bulky, less elegant MM500-X set. I can't say if the rivals are better - I can say the Revos are bloody good.

The Revo Wireless is one of those products that's hard to attach a final score to. It's got so much going for it in terms of a strong design and excellent comfort level, as well as an impressive feature set, that you can overlook some small performance issues and the lack of a swankier carrying case. If you're a stickler for sound quality, these headphones may not cut it for you, especially at their elevated price of $250. But as day-to-day "mobile" headphones, I found them to be a pleasure to wear and could see people using them at the gym, though you'll probably want to be careful about sweating on them too much (putting them over a hat is an option). Those considering the wired Revo might have noticed that while its price is $199.99, it can be found online for closer to $150. Ideally, we'd see a similar $50 discount on this model, but it's still recommendable at $250, despite its small performance drawbacks. However, I'd rate it four stars if the price were to come down a bit.

Through it all, the Jabra Revo Wireless has shown us that it’s serious about fending off the competition, seeing that it’s packing countless features that remarkably shows off its versatility. Not only that, the audio quality that it delivers is equally astounding as well, dishing up some pleasant tones that never seem to be distorted or unclear. Sure, the quality might not be as crisp as some high-end wired headphones, but when it’s packing NFC for easy setup, an option for a wired connection, touch sensitive controls, and an app that enhances its quality even more, there’s no arguing about its depth. Perhaps, the $250 cost of the Jabra Revo Wireless will cause a momentary concern for some people, but quite frankly, it’s a cost we wouldn’t hesitate to dish out.