A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite 85t ipX4

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ipX4

IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Jabra Elite 85t's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the Jabra Elite 85t, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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

Jabra Elite 85t 14g

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10.6g

Jabra Elite 85t have a weight of 14g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g are lighter than the Jabra Elite 85t with a difference -3.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 85t are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Jabra Elite 85t are resistant to sweat

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and Jabra Elite 85t have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The Jabra Elite 85t have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Jabra Elite 85t and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite 85t 12mm

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 11mm

Jabra Elite 85t have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the device.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 1mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite 85t 20hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20hz

The Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 85t 20,000hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20,000hz

The Jabra Elite 85t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite 85t 5.5hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6hours

Jabra Elite 85t's battery life is 5.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 0.5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Elite 85t 20hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Jabra Elite 85t's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 4 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Elite 85t 1hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 1hours

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 85t's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t

Battery Power

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 49.7mah

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery capacity is 49.7mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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.

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

The Jabra Elite 85t have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 85t v5

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) v5.3

Jabra Elite 85t have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of Jabra Elite 85t . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite 85t 10meters

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10meters

The Jabra Elite 85t have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t

Has Aac

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Jabra Elite 85t support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Jabra Elite 85t will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning 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 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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

Jabra Elite 85t 6only

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6only

The Jabra Elite 85t have 6 microphones.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) microphones are 6, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Jabra Elite 85t use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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 still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Jabra Elite 85t support the find earbuds feature.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Jabra Elite 85t 2only

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 2only

Jabra Elite 85t support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite 85t 2years

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Jabra Elite 85t have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Elite 85t	Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ipX4	ipX4
	weight	14g	10.6g
	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	12mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	20,000hz
POWER	battery life	5.5hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	24hours
	charge time	1hours	1hours
	battery power	✗	49.7mah
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.3
	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	2years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

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

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

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

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