Jabra Elite 85t vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 85t and Sony WF-1000XM4. 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. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM4
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 41 g Jabra Elite 85t are lighter than Jabra Elite 85t headphones.
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: 7.3 g
Colour Copper black | Titanium black | Black | Grey | Gold beige Black | Silver
Body Material Polycarbonate, silicone rubber, PC/ABS -
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection Wind protection, IPX4 Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-1000XM4 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) Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Advanced ANC Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Noise Isolating Yes - Jabra Elite 85t are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects HD Voice Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 12 mm 6 mm Jabra Elite 85t have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Jabra Elite 85t have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Voice guidance Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Microphones Included 6 2 Jabra Elite 85t have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls Volume, answer/end, HearThrough Tap control
CABLE Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 30 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Communications Technology Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
Additional Functions DSP -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 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 (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Standby Time 180 days -
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Jabra Elite 85t.
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone -
Compliant Standards FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, Qi, ISED IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration -
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