Jabra Elite 85t vs. Jabra Elite 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 85t and Jabra Elite 5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra Elite 85t vs. Jabra Elite 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 85t Jabra Elite 5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.31 cm -
Width 1.9 cm -
Depth 1.62 cm -
Weight 7 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 1.9 cm x 1.62 cm x 2.31 cm / 7 g
Charging case: 4.11 cm x 6.48 cm x 2.85 cm / 45.1 g
Earphone: 2 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.054 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 2.6 cm x 6.41 cm x 3.89 cm / 40 g
Colour Copper black | Titanium black | Black | Grey | Gold beige Titanium black | Gold beige | Black
Body Material Polycarbonate, silicone rubber, PC/ABS -
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Wind protection, IPX4 Water-resistant, IP55
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 85t Jabra Elite 5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Jabra Elite 5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra Elite 85t.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Advanced ANC Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects HD Voice -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Diaphragm 12 mm 6 mm Jabra Elite 85t have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 5.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 2 Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Voice guidance MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, HearThrough, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 85t Jabra Elite 5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz Jabra Elite 85t offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Elite 5.
Microphone Features - Battery level indicator
Microphones Included 6 6 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 85t Jabra Elite 5
Controls Volume, answer/end, HearThrough Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC mode
CABLE Jabra Elite 85t Jabra Elite 5
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 30 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jabra Elite 85t Jabra Elite 5
Features - Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Communications Technology Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - In-ear detection sensor
Additional Functions DSP -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 85t Jabra Elite 5
Battery Type Rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Jabra Elite 5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 85t.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 25 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (using earbuds): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 19.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 31 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (using earbuds): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Standby: up to 180 days
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Standby Time 180 days 275 days Jabra Elite 5 have longer standby time than Jabra Elite 85t.
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Jabra Elite 85t Jabra Elite 5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, Qi, ISED FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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