Jabra Elite 85t
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
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Category | Features | Jabra Elite 85t | Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX2 |
weight | 14g | 12.6g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 12mm | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 5.5hours | 11hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 22hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 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 | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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.
Compared to the Jabra Elite 85t, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a rating of IPX2 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 85t
The Jabra Elite 85t have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g
weigh less than the Jabra Elite 85t with a difference -1.4g
For a device to be true wireless it must 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 a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Jabra Elite 85t have sweat resistance
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
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.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus and Jabra Elite 85t have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The Jabra Elite 85t have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
Jabra Elite 85t stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, and Jabra Elite 85t have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The Jabra Elite 85t have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced by the device.
The Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Jabra Elite 85t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is
more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 5.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Jabra Elite 85t's case has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours,
more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 2 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 in storage for extended periods.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t
The Jabra Elite 85t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
The Jabra Elite 85t have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Jabra Elite 85t have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Jabra Elite 85t have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Jabra Elite 85t have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the 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 provides better results than other codecs at the same 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 are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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.
Jabra Elite 85t have 6 microphones.
While the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Jabra Elite 85t have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
Jabra Elite 85t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Jabra Elite 85t have a find earbuds feature.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to find them.
The 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
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 switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Jabra Elite 85t have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the Jabra Elite 85t, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1Years,
less than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 1 Years
.
The Jabra Elite 85t have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Jabra Elite 85t come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.