Jabra Elite 85t
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OnePlus Buds Pro 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Jabra Elite 85t | OnePlus Buds Pro 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP55 |
weight | 14g | 9.8g | |
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 | 12mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 97dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 5.5hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
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 | 2Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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 the second value 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, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a rating of IP55 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2
The Jabra Elite 85t have a weight of 14g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, at 9.8g
weigh less than the Jabra Elite 85t by -4.2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking 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 since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Jabra Elite 85t are resistant to sweat
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Jabra Elite 85t have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and Jabra Elite 85t have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Jabra Elite 85t have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Jabra Elite 85t and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
Jabra Elite 85t sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both OnePlus Buds Pro 2, and Jabra Elite 85t have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Jabra Elite 85t driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 1mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 make sound with a juicier bass than the Jabra Elite 85t
Jabra Elite 85t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Elite 85t
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, OnePlus Buds Pro 2's measurement is 97dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 3.5 hours
. Each 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Jabra Elite 85t's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 10 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 85t's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t
Jabra Elite 85t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 85t have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The Jabra Elite 85t support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
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.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Jabra Elite 85t
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Jabra Elite 85t have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the 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 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 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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.
Jabra Elite 85t use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The OnePlus Buds 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 earbud microphone can pick up.
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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
Jabra Elite 85t have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Jabra Elite 85t support the find earbuds feature.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.
The Jabra Elite 85t support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Jabra Elite 85t support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.
Jabra Elite 85t have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Jabra Elite 85t, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too 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.
Jabra Elite 85t have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Jabra Elite 85t come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.