Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
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 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 Jabra Elite 85t, Beats Fit Pro 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
Jabra Elite 85t have a weight of 14g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g
are lighter than the Jabra Elite 85t with a difference -2.8g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 85t are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together.
Jabra Elite 85t have sweat resistance
Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Jabra Elite 85t have stereo speakers, what this means is that Jabra Elite 85t's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Beats Fit Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Jabra Elite 85t have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. Beats Fit Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels.
The Jabra Elite 85t and Beats Fit Pro work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. The Jabra Elite 85t sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Beats Fit Pro, and Jabra Elite 85t have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The Jabra Elite 85t driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the device. Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 2.5mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. The Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Jabra Elite 85t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Beats Fit Pro's battery life is
more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 1.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, 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.
Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 1 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 85t's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t
The Jabra Elite 85t, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. The Jabra Elite 85t have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and case.
Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Jabra Elite 85t support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Beats Fit Pro too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. 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. Beats Fit Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Jabra Elite 85t have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Beats Fit Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t
Jabra Elite 85t support AAC, a codec that is 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite 85t will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Beats Fit Pro 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. Jabra Elite 85t have 6 microphones.
While the Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise. Jabra Elite 85t have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Beats Fit Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. Jabra Elite 85t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. Jabra Elite 85t support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
Beats Fit Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Jabra Elite 85t have a find earbuds feature. Beats Fit Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to find them.
The Jabra Elite 85t support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Beats Fit Pro too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Jabra Elite 85t support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Beats Fit Pro support 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. Jabra Elite 85t have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beats Fit Pro too support the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Jabra Elite 85t, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Beats Fit Pro too have a control panel on them. 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. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.
Beats Fit Pro have a warranty period of 1Years,
less than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 1 Years
.
The Jabra Elite 85t have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Beats Fit Pro also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 85t come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Fit Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
