Side by side comparison and review of Jabra Elite 85t and Jabra Elite 8 Active. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Jabra Elite 85t | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
Earbud: 1.97 cm x 2.9 cm x 1.97 cm / 5 g Charging case: 2.44 cm x 6.54 cm x 4.69 cm / 46.4 g |
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Colour | Copper black | Titanium black | Black | Grey | Gold beige | Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy | |
Body Material | Polycarbonate, silicone rubber, PC/ABS | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
Protection | Wind protection, IPX4 | IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
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 8 Active |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Jabra Elite 8 Active 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), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP), Public Broadcast Profile (PBP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Advanced ANC | Adaptive Hybrid ANC | |
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 |
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Diaphragm | 12 mm | 6 mm | Jabra Elite 85t have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 8 Active. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | 2 | Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | Voice guidance | Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap |
MICROPHONE | Jabra Elite 85t | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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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 8 Active. |
Microphones Included | 6 | 6 | Both headphones have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra Elite 85t | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, HearThrough | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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CABLE | Jabra Elite 85t | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 30 cm | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES | Jabra Elite 85t | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Features | - | Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication, over the air updates, Rapid Charge Technology, sleep mode, in-ear pressure relief | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
Communications Technology | Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | |
Sensors | - | In-ear detection sensor | |
Additional Functions | DSP | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra Elite 85t | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Battery Type | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 14 hours | Jabra Elite 8 Active 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) (with included charging case): up to 56 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 32 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 14 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 8 hours |
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Standby Time | 180 days | 315 days | Jabra Elite 8 Active 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 8 Active |
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Included Accessories | 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | |
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Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
Compatibility | iPhone, Android phone | iPhone, Android phone | |
Compliant Standards | FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, Qi, ISED | FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration | Limited warranty - 2 years |