Why is Air better than Elite 85t?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
- Charging time1.5 h vs 3 h2×
- Total with charging case35 h vs 31 h+13%
Why is Elite 85t better than Air?
Elite 85t has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 12 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | — | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 7 h | 7 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 5 h |
| Total with charging case | 35 h | 31 h |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 15 min → 1 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.3 g | — |
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
