The era of wearing earphones has arrived.
Recently, we’ve begun to see signs of a change in the work style of the Gizmodo editorial department.
While video conferencing and online interviews have become established, the recent trend is that face-to-face MTG, interviews, and shooting in studios are good.While premised on the efficiency and rationality of the online world, we want to value the ideas and energy that come from actually gathering people.is that what it feels like?
But I’m sure it’s felt in many professions and workplaces, not just Giz.
Going back and forth between online and offline in such a Giz editorial departmentWireless earphones are one of the essential gadgets for a hybrid work style.. It is no exaggeration to say that although each person has their own preferences, it is an item that everyone loves on a daily basis or almost always wears.
among othersJabra’s “Elite” series of earphones with a strong image of versatility。It has a reputation not only for music use, but also for its microphone performance that facilitates communication, and its wearability that makes use of its hearing aid know-how.is a Danish brand.
The latest model of “Jabra”｢Elite 5｣Recreate a typical day in the Giz editorial team with .
Giz style morning routinePart 1 “Using audio content with early morning earphones”
Mornings in the Giz editorial department are early (note: there are considerable individual differences).
My recent morning routine is to put on my earphones as soon as I wake up.
Music is good, but what I’m into lately is audio content.
I wash my face while reading aloud or listening to trivia podcasts. Noise-cancelling earphones are comfortable and easy to hear.
It’s kind of unhealthy to not want to waste even a little bit of time, but there are so many books I want to read and so many movies I want to watch.
“Recently, I’ve been watching YouTube while I’m blow drying my hair.”
Yes Yes.｢Elite 5” is equipped with IP55 compliant dust and water resistance. There is no problem with getting wet like washing your face.
Giz style morning routineNo. 2 “Earphones during exercise compress the time twice.”
Exercising has become easier after switching to wireless earphones.
It’s now commonplace that earphone cords don’t hit or get tangled in your body when you’re running, walking, or doing muscle training, but it’s a comfort that was unimaginable until then.
moreoverEnjoying audio content while exercising gives you a sense of fulfillment, as if you were able to double your time. After I realized this, I started exercising.
When exercising with earphones, we want to focus on the sweat resistance and comfort of the earphones.
That point｢Elite 5｣is IP55 compliant, so you don’t have to worry about sweat, and it feels great to wear. It is extremely soft and comfortable to wear, yet has an exquisite balance of stability.
Analyzing the shape of tens of thousands of people’s ears for designing, anatomically optimal designIt is said that I see, it is a convincing feeling of wearing.
Commuting time to enjoy music.Use hear-through with noise canceling turned off with safety first
It depends on how I feel that day, but basically I listen to music during my commute. I want to be able to hear audio content where words are important, but I’m a little worried about noise canceling MAX when walking.
“I like the feeling of mixing music with the sounds of the city.”
In recent years, many earphones have focused on capturing natural external sounds.｢Elite 5” can adjust the strength of “ hear-through ” that realizes external sound capture in 5 stepsis.
If you set it according to the environment and the audio source you want to listen to, it will be comfortable anywhere.｢Elite 5｣Although they fit securely in your ears, you can check the surrounding sounds in your preferred balance without removing them. This is very convenient.
Listen to nice music in the morning and get excited, now it’s time to work.
Gizu-style work stylePart 1 “Noise Canceling = Concentration Mode”
The Giz editorial department is free to come to the office or not.
However, in order to concentrate on their work, quite a few staff members come to the office to talk with other members. Recently, I’ve been doing more interviews than I used to, so I’m more likely to stop by the office on the way to work.
Speaking of things that have changed from before, it’s not uncommon to wear earphonesIs that what you mean?
Today I had an article that I wanted to concentrate on finishing in the morning, so I played my own concentration playlist. Then turn on the noise canceling to switch on work mode and boost your concentration.
The surroundings suddenly become quiet, and the feeling of being able to focus on the task at hand is exceptional.
The Elite 5’s hybrid active noise canceling featureBy using both the inner and outer microphones of the earphone, this method reduces not only ambient noise but also noise that resonates inside the ear..by thisCovers a wide range of frequencies for stronger noise cancellationmake it possible.
In this experience, the hustle and bustle of a bustling office with all kinds of people coming and going has quieted down, and it’s as if you’ve entered a zone.
“I think it’s comfortable to wear, but it’s such a powerful and natural noise canceling.”
It’s a standard Giz usage to create a concentration space around you by using noise canceling without music playing.
“My personal favorite is the button controls.”
Isn’t it a question of “button operation or touch operation” that divides preferences with earphones?
｢Elite 5｣The button operation adopted by is attractive for its reliable operation feeling with a click feeling.Even so｢Elite 5｣Since the surface is almost all buttons, it gives the impression that it can be operated more stably.
The left and right buttons have different assigned functions, so you can perform a variety of operations such as playback control and noise canceling ON/OFF, hear-through, and volume adjustment.
One of the real thrills of going to work is having lunch with everyone.
From the gadgets I’ve been interested in lately, to the books I’m reading, and even the inside stories of the interview. Conversely, the spread of remote work has made me realize the joy of exchanging various information without any purpose.
I’ve been wearing earphones so far, but when I go out to lunch with friends, I take them off and put them in the charging case.
｢Elite 5” provides up to 7 hours of battery life with just the earphonesHowever, if you use a Qi compatible wireless charging case together, you can use it continuously for up to 28 hours. again, Equipped with a quick charge function that can charge for 1 hour in 10 minutesIt is possible to alternately charge the left and right (this method of charging alternately left and right without interruption is surprisingly a popular technique in the Giz editorial department).
Gizu-style work stylePart 2 “Online meeting anywhere”
Online meetings that are held here and there in the office feel that we have entered a new era.
Isn’t this a sight that can be seen in many companies, not just the Giz editorial department?
On this day as well, when I was watching YouTube on my PC for preliminary research before the interview, I received a call on my smartphone from a writer who was scheduled to join me at the site.
｢Elite 5” supports “multi-point connection” that can connect two devices such as smartphones and PCs at the same time。Since I was connected to my PC and smartphone at the same time, I was able to respond to calls on my smartphone with just one touch of the earphone.
The business of the phone is a light meeting before the interview. After finishing the meeting smoothly, you can seamlessly return to watching videos on your PC, which is very comfortable.
and｢Elite 5” supports “MS Swift Pair” for the first time in the Jabra seriesBecauseSeamless and easy connection with compatible PCs running Windows 10 or laterbecame. As a result, cross-platform usability such as Windows and iPhone, Mac and Android, etc. is also increasing.
Also, online meetings are not limited to indoors.
It is possible to participate in editorial meetings and planning meetings from various devices such as PCs/smartphones/tablets from outside, such as when interviews or meetings outside are prolonged.
And the performance of the earphones you are using is clearly visible when you are talking outdoors.
What is required is a microphone performance that accurately picks up the voice, not the surrounding noise.And prevention of wind noise. If you lack one or the other, you may be harshly told to “mute when you don’t speak”.
That point｢Elite 5｣is the latest model of the Jabra series, which has a reputation for microphone performance. It showed excellent performance.
Clear audio with 6 built-in mics, just like using a dedicated micAnd, even when used outdoors, it makes for a really smooth call.
Actually, this microphone has a secret,The external microphone always works, and the internal microphone automatically moves only when the wind is strong to prevent wind noise.What is it?
Gizu-style work stylePart 3 “Relax firmly”
Have you been feeling tired for no apparent reason since working remotely?
Video conferencing doesn’t have to take travel time into consideration, but on the other hand, it tends to be scheduled one after another on an hourly basis. What’s more, even though it’s supposed to be just a meeting and talking, I’m strangely tired because I’m nervous.
That’s why I’ve been careful lately to make a relaxing time early.
Of course, earphones are also useful for breaks.
｢Elite 5The sound produced by the 6mm speaker of ” is very clear and three-dimensional.. And maybe it’s different from the Jabra image, but it’s solid and powerful.
moreoverBy using the equalizer in the “Jabra Sound+” app, you can pursue your preferred sound, from focusing on deep bass to emphasizing vocals. The codec supports SBC, AAC, and Qualcomm aptX, so even those who value sound quality will be satisfied.
And listening to music isn’t the only thing that high-quality earphones are useful for. Effective for movies and dramas. Even if you watch it on a small screen, if the sound is powerful, the scale will be further increased.
If you want to relax anywhere, noise-cancelling earphones are a must-have item.
The perfect fit in the perfect fit that brings together what you want without compromise
In many occupations, not limited to the Giz editorial department,A work style that goes back and forth between online and offline is commonplaceis becoming a thing of
in modern timesWireless earphones are no longer just a music player, but a work toolIt is no exaggeration to say thatIn fact, at every scene of the day｢Elite 5｣As you can see, each function of is useful.
Featuring active noise cancellation, high-quality hear-through and mics, multi-point connectivity and more, JabraElite 5｣did exactlyProducts that fit the modern lifestyleis.
The price is 18,480 yen (tax included).Performance, price, and comfort are all just right。
It comes in two colors: gold beige and titanium black. If you want a good earphone with noise canceling,｢Elite 5｣should be the first choice.
Source: Jabra