Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Jabra Elite 85T Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite 85t IPX4

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC IP66

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and the second value of 6 means that they can withstand high pressure jet that's 12.5mm diameter, similar to fire hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 meters..

In comparison to the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, Jabra Elite 85t have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite 85t has a lower liquid rating than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Weight

Jabra Elite 85t 14g

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20g

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

Jabra Elite 85t, at 14g weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Jabra Elite 85t also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are resistant to sweat

Jabra Elite 85t's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Jabra Elite 85t and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Jabra Elite 85t too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and Jabra Elite 85t operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Jabra Elite 85t, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite 85t 12mm

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 8mm

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the device.

Jabra Elite 85t driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 4mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite 85t 20Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 85t 20,000Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20,000Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 85t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 110dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's measurement is 110dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite 85t 5.5hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 15hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery life is 15 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Jabra Elite 85t's battery life is less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 9.5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Elite 85t 20hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 55hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case has a charge of 55 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Jabra Elite 85t's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 35 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Elite 85t 1hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 3hours

It requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Jabra Elite 85t takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Jabra Elite 85t also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Jabra Elite 85t too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Jabra Elite 85t too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 85t v5

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC v5

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Jabra Elite 85t has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite 85t 10meters

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 10meters

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Jabra Elite 85t have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Has Aac

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support AAC, a codec 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Jabra Elite 85t 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Jabra Elite 85t 6only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 6only

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.

While the Jabra Elite 85t microphones are 6, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

The Jabra Elite 85t too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Jabra Elite 85t 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 jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Jabra Elite 85t too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Jabra Elite 85t support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Jabra Elite 85t 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 can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Jabra Elite 85t 2only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

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

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Jabra Elite 85t have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

With the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

Jabra Elite 85t too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite 85t 2Years

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 2Years

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 a malfunction occurs. Jabra Elite 85t have a warranty period of 2Years, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC .

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Jabra Elite 85t also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

Jabra Elite 85t also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Elite 85t	JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP66
	weight	14g	20g
	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	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	110dB/mW
POWER	battery life	5.5hours	15hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	55hours
	charge time	1hours	3hours
	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
MICROPHONE	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	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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