Review by Daryl Tan

Jabra’s new ROX Wireless speakers are crafted with solid steel, giving it a sense of premium quality. Let’s see if the audio performance lives up to the design.

Magnetic
Like most of what Jabra produces, the ROX instantly feels premium the moment you unbox it. Despite the size, I found it rather comfortable to wear with its minimalist design and Bluetooth nature resulting in far less wire than usual. However, there is no wired option with the ROX, which means if you’re out of battery, you’re out of luck. The ROX has a clever power saving feature though: when not in use, put the two ear pieces together and they will magnetically link together, causing it to go into a sleep mode.

Underwhelming Audio
Sounds, oddly, are tinny, with average sharpness and detailing. The Jabra app allows it to use Dolby Digital Plus (DDP) processing but even that barely helped. It also cannot support streaming services. All in all, the ROX is premium through and through, from its metal construction to its polished fit and finish. It’s a pity it didn’t reach its sound department.

Weight: 19g
Charging: microUSB
Microphone: Omni Directional, Standard E-STD
Battery: 5.5 hours talk time, 190 hours standby
Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0, NFC

Value: 8/10
Features: 8/10
Performance: 7/10
Design: 8/10
Usability: 9/10

Verdict: While light and comfortable, the ROX falls slightly flat on audio quality.
Total Score: 8/10