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November 2020
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The editors liked
Small compact design
Excellent listening experience
Solid active noise cancelling
Wireless & USB-C charging
Magnetic charging case
Good battery life
5.5 hours of ANC use between charges
Well done app with ability to customize listening/user experie
Tremendous sound quality for the size
Very effective ANC in most situations
Compact case with wireless charging & USB-C
Jabra's MySound personalized EQ feature is useful
Extremely comfortable fit
Powerful audio performance with boosted bass and sculpted highs
Top-notch noise cancellation
Adjustable EQ and on-ear controls
Water-resistant design
Adjustable noise cancelling and HearThru
Bluetooth 5.0
USB-C
Wireless
And fast charging
Bluetooth multipoint
IPX4 water-resistance
Useful mobile app
Ergonomic ear tips
Great battery life
Excellent sound
Sound and controls are configurable using the Sound+ app
Eleven different levels of noise control
Open design said to reduce ear fatigue
Case can be charged wirelessly
Bold
Dynamic sound
Strong active noise cancellation
Deluxe design
Lots of personalization features via companion app
Robust spec sheet
USBC
IPX4 waterresistance
Good noise cancellation
Excellent on-earbud controls
Comfortable
Airy fit
Excellent sound quality
Simple
Large buttons for control
Advanced smartphone application
HearThrough mode for safety
Six mics for good quality calling
Wireless charging case
Powerful ANC
Custom sound options
Overall size keeps things comfy
Wireless charging
The editors didn't like
Only IPX4 rated
Still uses hero/sidekick engineering
Expensive
Larger than the Elite 75t
Mono mode still limited to right earbud
Diminished water resistance over Elite 75t
Battery life is just OK
Default sound signature isn't for those seeking accuracy
Cost
SBC/AAC only
No aptX
Connection issues possible
The ANC is good
But there are better options for those who need total silence
The new design isn't quite as good for me as their predecessor (which are still available)
Some bugs in the system
Battery life could be better
Less bass than Elite 75t
IPX4 water / sweat resistance is a downgrade
Only the right earbud can be used independently
New eartips aren't quite as snug
Only the right earbud can be used individually
Overall sound quality is just okay
Annoying popping sounds
More tech means larger earbuds
Summary
With the Elite 85t
Jabra finally has a flagship-quality set of true wireless earbuds with effective ANC. The sound quality is good
Published: 2020-11-06, Author: Lee , review by: techradar.com
Adjustable active noise cancellation, Elegant design, Great audio with impressive bass
Much bulkier than the 75t, Fit isn't perfect, Rather pricey
While they don't quite cut it like the Jabra Elite Active 75t buds do owing to a slightly bulkier design, the Elite 85t deliver impressive performance thanks to some great audio quality, effective noise cancellation and decent battery life. However, they'...
Abstract: Ever since Jabra started making inroads into the consumer market, from its traditional enterprise space, I've been curious. Professional equipment tends to be functional and needs to hold up to rigorous use and deliver performance. I expected the same fro...
Abstract: If you think the term "true wireless" sounds like sales jargon, we're with you. Regardless of whether you call them "true wireless," "cable-free," or "wire-free," the important distinction between these and typical earphones is the complete lack of a cabl...
Good, Comfortable, sophisticated design, Customisable controls, good app, Natural, detailed sound, Very good active noise cancellation, Excellent for calls, Good battery life
No advanced Bluetooth codec support
I've usually enjoyed my time with Jabra's true wireless headsets, and the Elite 85t is an excellent pair of earphones just like its predecessors. What particularly appeals to me about this pair of earphones is that it gets all the important bits right: so...
Jabra Elite 85t is a good pair of TWS earbuds that offers stellar performance, but the question comes down to whether you should pick these earbuds or not. Well, if you are a frequent commuter who prefers listening to your favorite playlist without any am...
Jabra Elite 85t is a good pair of TWS earbuds that offers stellar performance, but the question comes down to whether you should pick these earbuds or not. Well, if you are a frequent commuter who prefers listening to your favorite playlist without any am...
Abstract: When it comes to audio, Jabra is a company with some understated elegance. It is not talked about much, but has over the years done well to get a loyal set of users who trust the brand to deliver what it promises, especially with the dependability that en...
