Jabra Elite 85T Vs. Jabra Elite Active 75T Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite Active 75t IP57

Jabra Elite 85t IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Jabra Elite 85t's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number 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, 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 Active 75t has a higher liquid rating than Jabra Elite 85t

Weight

Jabra Elite Active 75t 10.1g

Jabra Elite 85t 14g

Jabra Elite 85t have a weight of 14g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Jabra Elite Active 75t, at 10.1g weigh less than the Jabra Elite 85t with a difference -3.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 85t are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Jabra Elite Active 75t also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t are resistant to sweat

Jabra Elite Active 75t'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 Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate 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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

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

Jabra Elite Active 75t too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Jabra Elite 85t and Jabra Elite Active 75t operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Jabra Elite Active 75t, and Jabra Elite 85t have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite Active 75t 6mm

Jabra Elite 85t 12mm

The Jabra Elite 85t driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

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 , many people have a misconception 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 20Hz

Jabra Elite 85t 20Hz

The Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 20,000Hz

Jabra Elite 85t 20,000Hz

Jabra Elite 85t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite Active 75t 7.5hours

Jabra Elite 85t 5.5hours

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 usually 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 . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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

Jabra Elite Active 75t 28hours

Jabra Elite 85t 20hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Jabra Elite 85t's case has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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

Charge Time

Jabra Elite Active 75t 2.3hours

Jabra Elite 85t 1hours

It takes 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.

Jabra Elite Active 75t takes 2.3 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 1.3 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

Jabra Elite Active 75t also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

Jabra Elite Active 75t too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

Jabra Elite Active 75t too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite Active 75t v5

Jabra Elite 85t v5

The Jabra Elite 85t have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite Active 75t 10meters

Jabra Elite 85t 10meters

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

Jabra Elite Active 75t have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t

Has Aac

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 well with your iPhone. 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 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Jabra Elite Active 75t 4only

Jabra Elite 85t 6only

The Jabra Elite 85t have 6 microphones.

The Jabra Elite Active 75t microphones are 4, less than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Jabra Elite Active 75t too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 10,000Hz

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest mic frequency is 10,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 100Hz

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

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 your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

The Jabra Elite Active 75t 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 Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

The Jabra Elite Active 75t too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

Jabra Elite Active 75t too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Jabra Elite Active 75t 2only

Jabra Elite 85t 2only

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

The Jabra Elite Active 75t support 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 connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

The Jabra Elite Active 75t also support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

Jabra Elite Active 75t too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite Active 75t 2Years

Jabra Elite 85t 2Years

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.

If 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 .

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Jabra Elite Active 75t too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Jabra Elite Active 75t too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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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	✓	✓
		See price on Amazon	See price on Amazon

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Jabra Elite 85T Vs. Jabra Elite Active 75T 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

Highest Mic Frequency

Lowest Mic Frequency

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