Jabra Elite Active 75t
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Jabra Elite 85t
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Category | Features | Jabra Elite Active 75t | Jabra Elite 85t |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP57 | IPX4 |
weight | 10.1g | 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 | 6mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 5.5hours |
battery life of charging case | 28hours | 20hours | |
charge time | 2.3hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | 10,000Hz | ✗ | |
lowest mic frequency | 100Hz | ✗ | |
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 | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Jabra Elite 85t's rating is read as, the first number 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, Jabra Elite Active 75t have a rating of IP57 meaning that
ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety
and that of liquids is that,
Jabra Elite 85t has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite Active 75t
Jabra Elite 85t have a weight of 14g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t, at 10.1g
weigh less than the Jabra Elite 85t by -3.9g
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 case since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Jabra Elite Active 75t also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Jabra Elite 85t are resistant to sweat
Jabra Elite Active 75t's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Jabra Elite 85t have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
Jabra Elite Active 75t too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Jabra Elite 85t and Jabra Elite Active 75t work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Jabra Elite 85t stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Jabra Elite 85t driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.
Jabra Elite Active 75t driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 6mm
, a common assumption 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 imply that they deliver better quality sound.
Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite Active 75t'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 measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery life is
more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Jabra Elite 85t's case is said to have a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Jabra Elite Active 75t's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours,
more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 8 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 85t's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Jabra Elite Active 75t takes 2.3 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 1.3 hours
Jabra Elite 85t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Jabra Elite Active 75t also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.
The Jabra Elite 85t have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Jabra Elite Active 75t too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Jabra Elite 85t have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Jabra Elite Active 75t too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Jabra Elite 85t have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Jabra Elite Active 75t has a Bluetooth version of 5,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Jabra Elite 85t have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Jabra Elite Active 75t 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 provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite 85t will work well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t 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.
The Jabra Elite 85t have 6 microphones.
Jabra Elite Active 75t microphones are 4,
less than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
The Jabra Elite 85t have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest mic frequency is 10,000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
The Jabra Elite 85t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Jabra Elite Active 75t support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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 still want to hear traffic.
The Jabra Elite 85t support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
Jabra Elite Active 75t too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Jabra Elite 85t have a find earbuds feature.
Jabra Elite Active 75t too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.
The Jabra Elite 85t support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The Jabra Elite 85t have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.
Jabra Elite 85t have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t also support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Jabra Elite 85t, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Jabra Elite Active 75t also have a control panel on them.
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 a malfunction occurs. Jabra Elite Active 75t have a warranty period of 2Years,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t
.
The Jabra Elite 85t have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
Jabra Elite 85t come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them.
Jabra Elite Active 75t also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.