Jabra Elite 85t: True Wireless In-Ear Headphones Review – Economy

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Not square, but practical and good: If you want to listen to music and make calls on the go, the Jabra Elite 85t are convincing in-ear headphones – there are only better alternatives for sports.

What was Jabra thinking? The Elite 85t are larger than their predecessors, fall out of the ear more easily and withstand less sweat and dust. By default, they shield you less from ambient noise, and the battery dies earlier. Oh, and they’re more expensive too. Why on earth would you spend $200 on these earbuds?

Simple question, clear answer: Because Jabra has built one of the best wireless in-ear headphones. Although the high-quality Bluetooth codec aptX is missing, audiophiles will probably not enjoy their music collection with earplugs and a smartphone anyway. If you want to listen to music on the go, the 85t is a good choice. They sound better than most of the competition, and the other party can clearly understand your own voice during phone calls. In contrast to other manufacturers, Jabra relies on physical buttons, and that’s a good thing: the 85t can be operated intuitively and even with gloves or a thin hat.

All of this also applies to the 75t, but the newer model has one advantage: You don’t push the headphones deep into your ear canal, you just hang them loosely in your ear. As a result, they stand out further and sit looser – but also more comfortably. At least that’s how four test persons felt. But every ear is different, and you only know if one of the three attachments supplied fits after listening to it. Jabra makes up for the lack of passive isolation with active noise cancellation (ANC). They can’t keep up with over-ear headphones, but the 85t filter out ambient noise surprisingly well.

One of the biggest strengths is the software. The Jabra app doesn’t annoy you with compulsory accounts and is exceptionally helpful. The optional hearing test improves the sound, especially for people who can no longer hear certain frequencies. You can set the ANC level, create sound profiles and determine what should happen when you press one of the two buttons once, twice or three times. Above all, Jabra provides regular updates for many products, which add useful functions even years after the market launch.

This is one of the reasons why the 75t is still a good choice. Thanks to new firmware, they now also offer ANC, although not at the level of the 85t. The firmer fit and better sweat resistance make them good sports headphones, while the big, expensive brother is more suitable for everyday use and video conferencing.

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