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Jabra Elite 85t vs Jabra Elite Active 75t

What Elite 85t does better (3) and where Elite Active 75t wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Jabra Elite 85t
Jabra · 2020Elite 85t
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $300
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Jabra Elite Active 75t
Jabra · 2020Elite Active 75t
5.3Score
2 advantages
7.2Noise control & calls4.4
4.1Battery2.6

Why is Elite 85t better than Elite Active 75t?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Elite Active 75t: No
  2. Battery life7 h vs 5 h+40%
  3. Driver size12 mm vs 6 mm2×

Why is Elite Active 75t better than Elite 85t?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Charging time3 h vs 2.5 h+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Jabra Elite 85tJabra Elite 85t≈ $3006.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h5 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Total with charging case31 h—
Charging time3 h2.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controls—Yes
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