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 rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and of liquids 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

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

Jabra Elite 85t, at 14g are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .

Jabra Elite 85t also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure 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 fit for use during 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, 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 Jabra Elite 85t and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

The Jabra Elite 85t too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and Jabra Elite 85t work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both Jabra Elite 85t, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite 85t 12mm

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 8mm

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver 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 measures if and how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with 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 measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 85t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce 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 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.

Jabra Elite 85t's battery life is less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 9.5 hours . Each 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.

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 vendor, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case has a full charge of 55 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows 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 takes 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

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 put down on a compatible charging pad.

Jabra Elite 85t also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

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 notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Jabra Elite 85t too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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

Jabra Elite 85t too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 85t v5

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC v5

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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 connecting 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work fine with your MacBook. 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 result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

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

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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, helpful 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 be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 85t support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

When lost 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 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Also the Jabra Elite 85t too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Jabra Elite 85t 2only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

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

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

The Jabra Elite 85t have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

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.

The Jabra Elite 85t also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite 85t 2Years

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 2Years

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 following instruction manuals.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. 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 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Jabra Elite 85t also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time 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 earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can 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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Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Jabra Elite 85T Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included