The Jaybird Tarah Pro sports headphones offer 14 hours of autonomy

Jaybird did something a little irritating. Instead of pulling out all of its 2018 wireless sports headphones at the same time, the releases have been spread out over the past few months. Came first X4, which sells for $ 130. Then came the Tarah, a more affordable model that costs $ 100. We now have the $ 160 Tarah Pro, the last and most expensive of the 2018 models.

What is a little confusing is that they are very similar and all of them have new buttons and fins that provide a safer and more comfortable fit. However, they have their differences and the Tarah Pro is clearly the best of the group, with an impressive autonomy of 14 hours, magnets in the buds and a reflective "non-sticky" drawstring (in case you are running at night) .

The Tarah Pro also sounds slightly better than the Tarah and the X4 and includes a top USB charging dock that magnetically adheres to the built-in remote control and makes it easy to connect (with the Tarah and X4 you need to clip the built-in remote into the accessory charger ). I should also mention that the lowered Tarah does not include a protective cover while this model is equipped (the X4 does the same).

The fact that Jaybird's wireless headphones require an exclusive charging accessory is a disadvantage (if you lose it, you can not charge the headset), but its design allows a very light and lightweight remote control that makes it less visible, in particular are being run. Similarly, if you choose to wear the earphones with the cord wrapped around the top of your ear, the cord is bent, the remote is contoured to sit against your neck. This model makes it easier to switch between the positions around the ear and under the ear – you just have to turn the knob while the tip of the ear and the fin are in your ear.

My only problem with the Tara Pro was that even the biggest combo tip / fin did not really suit me (I did not have this problem with the Tarah or the X4). The oval shaped tip is not tight enough to my ear canal, so I lost a little bass if I did not press each button (you can wear them under a helmet).

If you are able to get a tight seal, the headphones sound pretty good for this type of headset, with correct clarity and bass, and you can change the sound in the Jaybird app.

I am still testing these guys and comparing them to the Tarah and X4, but I will have a complete overview with additional impressions in the near future. As I said, despite my little problem with the ear tips, the Tarah Pro is clearly the best of Jaybird models and a very good wireless sports headphones. However, with all the competition, as well as totally wireless headphones like Apple AirPod and Jabra's Elite Active 65t costing about the same price, I think it should drop from $ 20 to $ 30. Maybe with time it will be the case.

Key specifications

• Sweat resistant
• IPX7 waterproof (can be submerged up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes).
• New buttons and fins improve comfort and ergonomics.
• Speed ​​Cinch Cord Management System
• 14 hours of battery life
• Thin and light controller
• "Non-stick sports cord" with reflective threads
• A charge of 5 minutes gives you two full hours of play.
• The Magnetic Snap Lock feature automatically pauses your music when the ear cups are assembled, which keeps them in place around your neck.
• Customize the bass and treble settings in the Jaybird app.
• Available in three color combinations (Black / Flash, Mineral Blue / Jade and Titanium / Glacier).
• Price: $ 160 (no word on international prices, we will add it as soon as we will have it)
• Shipment in November 2018