Jabra adds Connect 5t TWS to its business family
By Shawn Chung - Singapore
Anyone who’s worked from home in the last couple of years has experienced issues with ambient noise, whether its a garbage truck backing up outside your window while you’re in a Zoom meeting, or your kids blasting Paw Patrol while you are presenting at an e-conference.
If you own a set of ANC headphones or earbuds, you understand how sanity-saving they can be to filter out the background noise and focus on your work, and while the COVID-19 Pandemic should be over (for most of us) this year, remote work is here to stay, so with the Jabra Connect 5t, the audio brand’s first true wireless earbuds from their Connect business lineup, could be just what you need for a long day of work at home, or anywhere.
The Jabra Connect 5t brings the benefits of true wireless earbuds to the series and promises to be a sound remote-working companion. According to Jabra’s Hybrid Ways of Working 2022 Global Report, 57% of employees are opting for a flexible work model while 28% are fully remote. With that in mind, the Jabra Connect 5t is engineered for those working from home looking for earbuds for both home working and leisure use, with its Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation and wind noise suppression.
The Connect 5t earbuds have a combination of inward-facing and outward-facing microphones, canceling noise both inside and outside of the ear and enabling hybrid working professionals to focus on calls without distraction.
The 6-mic call technology also means high-quality and crisp audio on calls and 6mm speakers can power up your work playlist with rich sound. The earbuds also have SBC, AAC and Qualcomm aptX codecs to enhance the sound even further.
The Connect 5t, based on the recently announced Elite 5 earbuds, lets you stay connected to two devices at once, like a laptop and a smartphone, with its Bluetooth Multipoint feature. For Android or Windows users, the Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair will connect the earbuds in seconds, allowing effortless switching and maneuvering.
With Spotify Tap playback, all the music the user could ever wish for is accessible on tap.
Users can get up to 7 hours in the buds, with up to a total of 28 hours with the included Qi-certified wireless charging case and pad, while fast charge feature gives users an hour of power in ten minutes, perfect if you are have all-day calls.
“We all know the pains of having poor audio quality on calls or from being in a noisy environment. Our vision for the Jabra Connect line is guided by our desire for people to look and sound professional no matter where they are at home. Everyone should have the freedom and ability to work on the go, so the Connect 5t is a perfect addition to empower people,” says Calum MacDougall, SVP at Jabra.
The Jabra Connect line consists of the new Connect 5t, alongside the over-the-head Connect 4h which delivers a different call experience from the PC, as well as the Connect 4s which gives you a professional-grade speakerphone in your home for conference conversations.
Key features of the Jabra Connect 5t:
6-mic technology – Clear calls for virtual meeting
Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation – Blocks out surrounding noise for better concentration
Smart connectivity options – Connect to two devices at one time with the Bluetooth 5.2 Multipoint connection and enjoy Google Fast Pair and/or Microsoft Swift Pair to be connected in seconds. Spotify Tap gives easy on tap access to music
Up to 7 hours battery, 28 hours with the case - All-day work calls. Wireless charging pad included
6mm speakers – Ensures rich, satisfying sounds in and out of office hours
Hands-free voice assistants – Google Assistant and Alexa built-in for hands-free assistance on-the-go
Wireless charging pad included
IP Rating: IP55
Weight: 0.176oz/5g (each earbud) 1.411poz/40g (with case)
The Jabra Connect 5t will be available from 7th October 2022 in Jabra’s official store in Lazada and Shopee, MSRP USD/EUR 169.99, SGD 258.