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Jabra Elite 85t vs Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2 Special

What Elite 85t does better (2) and where AONIC 215 Gen 2 Special wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Jabra Elite 85t
Jabra · 2020Elite 85t
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $300
Higher score
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Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2 Special
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $260
4.1Battery5.6

Why is Elite 85t better than AONIC 215 Gen 2 Special?

  1. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 17,500 Hz+14%
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 21 Hz+5%

Why is AONIC 215 Gen 2 Special better than Elite 85t?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 8 h+14%
  2. aptXNo · Elite 85t: Yes
  3. Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Jabra Elite 85tJabra Elite 85t≈ $3006.2
Sound
FitIn-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz21 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz17,500 Hz
Impedance—17 Ω
Sensitivity—107 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h8 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Total with charging case31 h—
Charging time3 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight—21 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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