Jabra Elite 85T Vs. Jbl Wave Buds Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Jabra Elite 85t IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Jabra Elite 85t's rating for solids indicates 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.

In comparison to the Jabra Elite 85t, JBL Wave 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

JBL Wave Buds 9g

Jabra Elite 85t 14g

Jabra Elite 85t have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The JBL Wave Buds, at 9g are lighter than the Jabra Elite 85t by -5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires 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 difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have sweat resistance

JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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 JBL Wave Buds also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

Jabra Elite 85t have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

The JBL Wave Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

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

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

Jabra Elite 85t 12mm

The Jabra Elite 85t driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the earbuds.

JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 4mm , 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

Jabra Elite 85t 20Hz

Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

Jabra Elite 85t 20,000Hz

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

JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Wave Buds's measurement is 100dB/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 Wave Buds 8hours

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 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.

JBL Wave Buds's battery life is more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 2.5 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 Wave Buds 24hours

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 charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Wave Buds's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 4 hours

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

Jabra Elite 85t 1hours

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 85t's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

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

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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 display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

JBL Wave Buds too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

Jabra Elite 85t v5

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

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

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

Jabra Elite 85t 10meters

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

JBL Wave Buds have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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 MacBook. If you intend 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 JBL Wave 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

The JBL Wave Buds 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 Wave Buds 2only

Jabra Elite 85t 6only

Jabra Elite 85t have 6 microphones.

The JBL Wave Buds microphones are 2, less than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

The JBL Wave Buds too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

The JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can recognize.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

The JBL Wave Buds 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 jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

JBL Wave Buds too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

The JBL Wave Buds too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Jabra Elite 85t 2only

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

The JBL Wave Buds 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 from another device.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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 Wave Buds too support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

The JBL Wave Buds too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Wave Buds ✗

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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

JBL Wave Buds too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

JBL Wave Buds too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	Jabra Elite 85t
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	9g	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	8mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	5.5hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	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	2only	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	✗	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jabra Elite 85T Vs. Jbl Wave 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

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