Jabra Elite Active 75t
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Jabra Elite 5
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Category | Features | Jabra Elite Active 75t | Jabra Elite 5 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP57 | IP55 |
weight | 10.1g | 10g | |
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 | 6mm | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 28hours | 27hours | |
charge time | 2.3hours | 2hours | |
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 | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
highest mic frequency | 10,000Hz | ✗ | |
lowest mic frequency | 100Hz | ✗ | |
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 | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP57, the Jabra Elite Active 75t's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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 of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
In comparison to the Jabra Elite Active 75t, Jabra Elite 5 have a rating of IP55 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
Jabra Elite Active 75t has a higher liquid rating than Jabra Elite 5
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a weight of 10.1g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Jabra Elite 5, at 10g
weigh less than the Jabra Elite Active 75t by -0.1g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite Active 75t are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Jabra Elite 5 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds .
Jabra Elite Active 75t have sweat resistance
Jabra Elite 5'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 Active 75t have stereo speakers, what this means is that Jabra Elite Active 75t's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Jabra Elite 5 also have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have Active Noise Cancellation enabling 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 sounds.
Jabra Elite 5 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
Jabra Elite Active 75t sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both Jabra Elite 5, and Jabra Elite Active 75t have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Jabra Elite 5's battery life is
more than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 1.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Jabra Elite Active 75t's case is said to have a charge of 28 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Jabra Elite 5's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours,
less than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 1 hours
It requires 2.3 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Jabra Elite 5 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 0.3 hours
Jabra Elite Active 75t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
Jabra Elite 5 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Jabra Elite 5 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Jabra Elite Active 75t use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Jabra Elite 5 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Jabra Elite 5 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Jabra Elite 5 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
Jabra Elite Active 75t 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 Active 75t will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Jabra Elite 5 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 Active 75t have 4 microphones.
Jabra Elite 5 microphones are 6,
more than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest mic frequency is 10,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
Jabra Elite Active 75t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are 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 Active 75t have a find earbuds feature.
Jabra Elite Active 75t support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
The Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 5 also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the Jabra Elite Active 75t, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Jabra Elite 5 too have a control panel on them.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t 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 a malfunction occurs. Jabra Elite 5 have a warranty period of 2Years,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
.
Jabra Elite Active 75t support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Jabra Elite 5 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Jabra Elite 5 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.