Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
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Jabra Elite 85t
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro | Jabra Elite 85t |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.6g | 14g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
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 | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 5.5hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 20hours | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -26dBV/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 | 2Years | |
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 solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a rating of IPX7 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
The Jabra Elite 85t have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
are lighter than the Jabra Elite 85t by -1.4g
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 distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Jabra Elite 85t are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
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 Pro and Jabra Elite 85t have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Jabra Elite 85t have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Jabra Elite 85t and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
Jabra Elite 85t sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Jabra Elite 85t driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Jabra Elite 85t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is
more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 2.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Jabra Elite 85t's case is said to have a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 85t's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 simply put down on a supported charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 85t have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Jabra Elite 85t use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Jabra Elite 85t have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 to connect via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 provides 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 iPad. If you are planning 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
Jabra Elite 85t use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/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 voice that the microphone can pick up.
The Jabra Elite 85t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
The Jabra Elite 85t have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Jabra Elite 85t support the find earbuds feature.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.
The Jabra Elite 85t support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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.
Jabra Elite 85t have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Jabra Elite 85t, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a control panel on them.
The 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 a malfunction occurs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2Years,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t
.
Jabra Elite 85t have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Jabra Elite 85t come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.