Jabra Elite 85T Vs. Jabra Evolve2 Buds Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Evolve2 Buds IP54

Jabra Elite 85t IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection 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 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 Evolve2 Buds have a rating of IP54 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, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 10.8g

Jabra Elite 85t 14g

Jabra Elite 85t have a weight of 14g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds, at 10.8g are lighter than the Jabra Elite 85t with a difference -3.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 85t are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have sweat resistance

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

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 Evolve2 Buds also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

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

Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Jabra Evolve2 Buds, and Jabra Elite 85t have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 6mm

Jabra Elite 85t 12mm

Jabra Elite 85t driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 6mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20Hz

Jabra Elite 85t 20Hz

Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20,000Hz

Jabra Elite 85t 20,000Hz

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

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 10hours

Jabra Elite 85t 5.5hours

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.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 4.5 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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 Evolve2 Buds 21hours

Jabra Elite 85t 20hours

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 more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 1 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 2hours

Jabra Elite 85t 1hours

It takes 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 long periods.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

Jabra Evolve2 Buds also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Evolve2 Buds v5.2

Jabra Elite 85t v5

The 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.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Jabra Elite 85t . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20meters

Jabra Elite 85t 10meters

Jabra Elite 85t have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a maximum range of 20meters, longer than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 10meters

Has Aac

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite 85t will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 Evolve2 Buds 6only

Jabra Elite 85t 6only

Jabra Elite 85t have 6 microphones.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds microphones are 6, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 8,000Hz

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 80Hz

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz, 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 Evolve2 Buds ✓

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 the earbuds

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging. This kind is 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 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 2only

Jabra Elite 85t 2only

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. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also support this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 2Years

Jabra Elite 85t 2Years

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.

If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a warranty period of 2Years, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t .

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Evolve2 Buds	Jabra Elite 85t
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	10.8g	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	10hours	5.5hours
	battery life of charging case	21hours	20hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	20meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	highest mic frequency	8,000Hz	✗
	lowest mic frequency	80Hz	✗
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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Jabra Elite 85T Vs. Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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