Beats Studio Buds Plus Vs. Jabra Elite 85T Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Beats Studio Buds Plus IPX4

Jabra Elite 85t IPX4

IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds Plus's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Beats Studio Buds Plus, Jabra Elite 85t have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Beats Studio Buds Plus 6.1g

Jabra Elite 85t 14g

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a weight of 6.1g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Jabra Elite 85t, at 14g weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds Plus by of 7.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds Plus are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Jabra Elite 85t also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus are resistant to sweat

Jabra Elite 85t's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Jabra Elite 85t and Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

Beats Studio Buds Plus have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

The Jabra Elite 85t too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Jabra Elite 85t, and Beats Studio Buds Plus have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Beats Studio Buds Plus 8.2mm

Jabra Elite 85t 12mm

Beats Studio Buds Plus driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.

Jabra Elite 85t driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 3.8mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds Plus 20Hz

Jabra Elite 85t 20Hz

The Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds Plus 20,000Hz

Jabra Elite 85t 20,000Hz

The Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Jabra Elite 85t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Beats Studio Buds Plus 100dB/mW

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds Plus's measurement is 100dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Beats Studio Buds Plus 9hours

Jabra Elite 85t 5.5hours

The Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Jabra Elite 85t's battery life is less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 3.5 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Beats Studio Buds Plus 27hours

Jabra Elite 85t 20hours

This is given by the vendor, and Beats Studio Buds Plus's case is said to have a charge of 27 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Jabra Elite 85t's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 7 hours

Charge Time

Beats Studio Buds Plus 2hours

Jabra Elite 85t 1hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Jabra Elite 85t takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✗

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.

Jabra Elite 85t too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Jabra Elite 85t too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Beats Studio Buds Plus v5.3

Jabra Elite 85t v5

Beats Studio Buds Plus have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Jabra Elite 85t has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Beats Studio Buds Plus 10meters

Jabra Elite 85t 10meters

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Jabra Elite 85t have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus

Has Aac

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds Plus will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Jabra Elite 85t support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

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Number Of Microphones

Beats Studio Buds Plus 6only

Jabra Elite 85t 6only

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have 6 microphones.

Jabra Elite 85t microphones are 6, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

The Jabra Elite 85t too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

The Jabra Elite 85t support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Jabra Elite 85t support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds Plus have a find earbuds feature.

The Jabra Elite 85t too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The Jabra Elite 85t too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Beats Studio Buds Plus 2only

Jabra Elite 85t 2only

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Jabra Elite 85t have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Jabra Elite 85t too have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The Jabra Elite 85t too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Beats Studio Buds Plus 1Years

Jabra Elite 85t 2Years

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Jabra Elite 85t have a warranty period of 2Years, more than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 1 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Jabra Elite 85t also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Jabra Elite 85t also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Beats Studio Buds Plus	Jabra Elite 85t
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	6.1g	14g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8.2mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	9hours	5.5hours
	battery life of charging case	27hours	20hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Beats Studio Buds Plus Vs. Jabra Elite 85T Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included