Jabra Elite 85T Vs. Jbl Live Pro 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Pro 2 IPX5

Jabra Elite 85t IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

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, JBL Live Pro 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite 85t has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Pro 2

Weight

JBL Live Pro 2 9.6g

Jabra Elite 85t 14g

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

The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g weigh less than the Jabra Elite 85t by -4.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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 an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have sweat resistance

JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both JBL Live Pro 2 and Jabra Elite 85t have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

The Jabra Elite 85t have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The Jabra Elite 85t and JBL Live Pro 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t sit well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Pro 2 11mm

Jabra Elite 85t 12mm

Jabra Elite 85t have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.

JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 1mm , as many tend to believe 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 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 component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 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 device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Pro 2 93dB/mW

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Live Pro 2's measurement is 93dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

JBL Live Pro 2 10hours

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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 4.5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Live Pro 2 30hours

Jabra Elite 85t 20hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Jabra Elite 85t's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 10 hours

Charge Time

JBL Live Pro 2 2hours

Jabra Elite 85t 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.

JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

JBL Live Pro 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Pro 2 v5.2

Jabra Elite 85t v5

The Jabra Elite 85t have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Live Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Jabra Elite 85t . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Pro 2 10meters

Jabra Elite 85t 10meters

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

JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t

Has Aac

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Live Pro 2 6only

Jabra Elite 85t 6only

The Jabra Elite 85t have 6 microphones.

JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The magnitude of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

The JBL Live Pro 2 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 jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t support 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 JBL Live Pro 2 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

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

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 JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

The JBL Live Pro 2 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 can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Pro 2 2only

Jabra Elite 85t 2only

The Jabra Elite 85t support 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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The JBL Live Pro 2 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 coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

The JBL Live Pro 2 also have the mute function. It 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

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Live Pro 2 1Years

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.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. JBL Live Pro 2 have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 1 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

JBL Live Pro 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

JBL Live Pro 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Live Pro 2	Jabra Elite 85t
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IPX4
	weight	9.6g	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	11mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	93dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	10hours	5.5hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	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	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
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	1Years	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jabra Elite 85T Vs. Jbl Live Pro 2 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

Sound Pressure Level

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

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

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