Jabra unveils next-generation wireless sports headphones with world-first fitness tracking

World's First Smart Sports Features 
Jabra Sport Pulse, launched in September 2014, brought in-ear biometric heart rate monitoring to sports headphones for the first time. Two years later, the Jabra Sport Pulse Special Edition takes another innovative step by using the in-ear heart rate monitor (together with the Jabra Sports Life app) to constantly calculate your VO₂ Max level – a globally recognized and established test of aerobic fitness – and automatically measure your fitness level.

Whether a seasoned athlete or just trying to get fitter, the personalized VO₂ Max data generated by the Jabra Sport Pulse Special Edition allows you to track your fitness development and get the most out of your workout. It uses intelligent in-ear coaching to provide real-time feedback based on your heart rate and fitness level. When you've finished your run, the Jabra Sport Life app provides a range of information to help you improve your fitness level in the future, including distance covered, pace, route, calories burnt and training effect.

The Jabra Sport Coach Special Edition are the world's first sports headphones to feature automatic repetition counting through the TrackFit™ motion sensor. With in-ear coaching, they give you the freedom to plan, track and concentrate on your workout.

Developed to help you make the most of your time at the gym, the Jabra Sport Coach Special Edition works in combination with the Jabra Sport Life app. The TrackFit motion sensor detects your movement and the app counts and logs your repetitions, and advises when to move on to the next exercise. From launch, the app will be able to automatically count ten of the most commonly performed exercises, including push-ups, lunges and burpees, with updates to the app increasing the number of new exercises available over time.

Enhanced sound and additional fitting options 
No matter what conditions you train in, or how hard you train, both new Special Editions work just as hard. In addition to a choice of different sized ear gels and ear wings, the headphones now come with COMPLY^® Foam Tips as standard, keeping the earbuds securely locked in-place throughout your workout. They also provide improved sound-quality for calls and music, with passive noise cancellation and enhanced bass. 

Improved durability 
Both Jabra Sport Pulse and Jabra Sport Coach Special Editions offer certified dust and water resistance (to IP55 standard) and are tested to US military standards against wind, rain, sweat and shock impact. Reinforced by a three-year extended warranty against sweat*, you can be confident that both sets of headphones will perform, no matter how challenging your workout.

Extending the sports audio range 
Together with the existing Jabra Sport Pulse and Jabra Sport Coach, and the recently launched Jabra Sport Pace, the Special Editions reinforce the position of Jabra as a leading expert in intelligent sound solutions, particularly for those with an active lifestyle. As part of the GN group, pioneers in sound from sports headphones to hearing aids, Jabra continues to offer superior sound engineering and unrivalled expertise.

René Svendsen-Tune, CEO at Jabra says: "We have made great strides with our sports headphones over the last two years. And from a strong start I'm really excited that Jabra can now deliver next generation sports headphones with better sound, more options for a perfect fit and a host of world-first sports features. Jabra Sport Coach and Pulse Special Editions are evidence of our commitment to lead in the field of intelligent sound solutions."

Features and product details

• Jabra Sport Pulse Special Edition
  • NEW automatic (continuous) VO₂ Max fitness testing
  • In-ear biometric heart rate monitoring
  • Advanced planning and tracking based on heart rate
  • Resting Heart rate test
  • Orthostatic Heart rate test**
  • Smart in-ear audio coaching
• Jabra Sport Coach Special Edition
  • NEW Automatic repetition counting with TrackFit™ motion sensor
  • Smart in-ear audio coaching
• Superior sound and secure fit (both Special Editions)
  • NEW Comply Foam Tips
  • Superior ergonomic in-ear fit
  • Make and take calls
  • Passive noise cancellation and enhanced bass
• Ergonomic and resilient design (both Special Editions)
  • Dust and water resistant (IP55)
  • Lightweight (16 grams)
  • Up to 5 hours of talk/music time
  • Up to 10 days stand-by time
  • NEW three-year extended warranty against sweat*

Jabra Sport Life app – innovation for existing users 
Automatic fitness testing and automatic rep counting will also be freely available as upgrade features on existing models of Jabra Sport Pulse and Jabra Sport Coach, respectively. The additional functionality is available with a software upgrade to the supporting Jabra Sport Life app, and is part of a commitment from Jabra to enhance their intelligent sound solutions throughout the life of their products.

Find out more about this upgraded functionality and further improvements to the new Jabra Sport Pulse Special Edition and Jabra Sport Coach Special Edition at: http://www.jabra.com/sports-headphones 

Pricing and availability: 
The Jabra Sport Pulse Special Edition (RRP $159.99) and Jabra Sport Coach Special Edition (RRP $119.99) will be available in select retailers from Q3 2016.

Notes to Editors 
*based on the one-year standard warranty plus a further two-year extension available when users download the Jabra Sport Life App.
** Campbell University, North Carolina, USA study commissioned by Jabra. The comprehensive trial included runners on a treadmill and simultaneously tested Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless against a medical electrocardiogram (ECG) machine

About Jabra 
Jabra is a leading international developer and manufacturer of a broad range of communications and sound solutions committed to let people hear more, do more and be more than they ever thought possible. The consumer and business divisions of Jabra markets corded and wireless headsets, plus mobile and in-office speakerphones that empower individuals and businesses through increased freedom of movement, comfort, and functionality. Jabra employs around 1000 people worldwide and in 2015 produced an annual revenue of DKK 3,229 million.
Jabra is the brand of GN Audio, a subsidiary of GN. As part of the GN group Jabra has a reputation for innovation, reliability, and ease of use that goes back almost 150 years. GN comprises a unique portfolio of medical, professional & consumer sound solutions that makes life sound better through its research, insights, and expertise in sound. GN operates in more than 90 countries across the world, has more than 5,000 employees and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen.
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