Jabra Elite 85T Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite 85t IPX4

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring 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.

Compared 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

The Jabra Elite 85t have a weight of 14g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

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 linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 85t are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

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

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have sweat resistance

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, what this means is that Jabra Elite 85t's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Jabra Elite 85t have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Jabra Elite 85t and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Jabra Elite 85t sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and Jabra Elite 85t have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively 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, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce 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 , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite 85t 20Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20Hz

Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 85t 20,000Hz

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

Jabra Elite 85t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

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

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite 85t 5.5hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6hours

The Jabra Elite 85t's battery life is 5.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 0.5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not 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

This is given by the vendor, and Jabra Elite 85t's case has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

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

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) ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Jabra Elite 85t support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 85t v5

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) v5.3

The Jabra Elite 85t have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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

Jabra Elite 85t have a 10meters distance to connect 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 provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite 85t will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , 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.

While 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 help the device to filter out background sounds.

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 filter out noise from the desired sound.

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

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 noises to still be heard even when wearing them

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Jabra Elite 85t support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

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

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Jabra Elite 85t 2only

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 2only

Jabra Elite 85t have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link 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 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 without missing notifications coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

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 functions 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) ✗

The 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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Jabra Elite 85t support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Jabra Elite 85t come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a case included, which offers 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
	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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Jabra Elite 85T Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) 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

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