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Jabra Talk 30 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:5 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Jabra Talk 30 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

80%

5.1

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 82% of headphones
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

52%

4.1

Sound

20%

5.3

Features

10%

7.3

Design

8%

6.5

Connectivity

6%

5.0

Battery

4%

8.5

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 90% of headphones
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.4

Number of reviews

Based on 6 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 67% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Jabra Talk 30

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

52%

4.1

Sound

20%

5.3

Features

10%

7.3

Design

8%

6.5

Connectivity

6%

5.0

Battery

4%

8.5

Calls & Controls

5.1
User score
User score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.4

Number of reviews

Based on 6 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
2.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Popularity:
Jabra Talk 30 has a popularity score of 2.4 points, which is lower than that of 71.3% of products in this category.
2.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.9
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
Driver size
11 mm
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 11 mm, smaller driver size than 87.2% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
?
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
â–² Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–² Better than 27% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
Boom microphone
yes
â–² Better than 87% of models
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–² Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4
Bluetooth version
4
â–² Better than 57% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4, newer Bluetooth version than 57.3% of headphones and equal to 4.9% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
30 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
30 m
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 30 m, higher Bluetooth range than 95.3% of headphones and equal to 2% of headphones.
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
yes
Multipoint support
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
Companion app
yes
â–² Better than 78% of models
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
5 hours
Battery life
5 hours
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 5 hours, lower battery life than 99.7% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
2 hours
Charging time
2 hours
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
50 mAh
Battery capacity
50 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 50 mAh, lower battery capacity than 99.9% of headphones.
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Brand name
Jabra
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
8.3 g
Weight
8.3 g
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 8.3 g, lighter than 97.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Jabra Talk 30 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 96.2% lower weight
    Weight
    8.3 g
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (8.3 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    8.3 g vs 218 g
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    Maximum Bluetooth range
    30 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 m – >15 m
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (30 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    30 m vs 10 m
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Jabra Talk 30 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 96.2% lower weight
    Weight
    8.3 g
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (8.3 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    8.3 g vs 218 g
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    105 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Play while charging
    Play while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    Maximum Bluetooth range
    30 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 m – >15 m
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (30 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    30 m vs 10 m
  • NFC pairing
    NFC pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • Multipoint connections
    Multipoint connections
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Boom microphone included
    Boom microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Find-my-headphones feature
    Find my headphones
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This pair of headphones supports find-my-headphones features, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.7% of headphones support Find My Headphones.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Has passive noise reduction
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 29 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    11 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (11 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    11 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This pair of headphones does not have stereo speakers, while the average pair of headphones does. 99.7% of headphones have stereo speakers.
  • 25 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (5 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    5 hours vs 30 hours
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 91.4% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    50 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (50 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    50 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    no tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
  • 4.8% worse value for money
    Jabra Talk 30 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.94 vs 7.3).
    6.94 vs 7.27
  • 2.43x less popular
    Jabra Talk 30 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (2.42 vs 5.9).
    2.42 vs 5.87
  • 3.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Jabra Talk 30
    the average pair of headphones
    Jabra Talk 30 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.73 vs 8.000).
    7.73 vs 8
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    no tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Has passive noise reduction
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 29 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    11 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (11 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    11 mm vs 40 mm
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This pair of headphones does not have stereo speakers, while the average pair of headphones does. 99.7% of headphones have stereo speakers.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Neodymium magnet
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 25 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (5 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    5 hours vs 30 hours
  • 91.4% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    50 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (50 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    50 mAh vs 580 mAh

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Summary of the review
Jabra Headset Review: The Talk 30 Value-for-Money Check
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Third-party reviews

Based on 6 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Jabra Talk 30

  • High-definition sound quality for clear calls and multimedia streaming
  • Lightweight and slim design that many users find unobtrusive
  • Easy and fast pairing process with support for NFC
  • Reliable battery life providing approximately 5-6 hours of talk time
  • Good value for the price compared to higher-end mono headsets
  • Multipoint technology allows connecting to two devices simultaneously

What we don't like about Jabra Talk 30

  • No physical volume control buttons on the headset itself
  • Ear hook can be fragile and may cause irritation for some ear shapes
  • Limited noise cancellation makes it difficult to use in windy or loud environments
  • Volume level can be too low for some users, especially on noisy roads
  • Fit can be awkward or insecure for users with smaller ears
  • Plastic build quality feels somewhat basic to some reviewers

Verdict

The Jabra Talk 30 is a lightweight (8.3g) mono Bluetooth 4.0 headset featuring an 11mm dynamic speaker and an omnidirectional MEMS microphone designed for HD Voice call quality. Its main characteristics include NFC for easy pairing, Multipoint technology to connect two devices simultaneously, and A2DP support for streaming music and GPS directions. Key pros are its stylish brushed-steel design, comfortable on-ear fit with multiple EarGels, and a 'Power Nap' mode that extends standby time up to 180 days. However, notable cons include a relatively short 5-hour talk time, the absence of active noise cancellation, and no dedicated volume controls on the device itself.

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