Jabra Elite 85t vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 85t and Sony WF-C500. 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-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-C500
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 5.4 g Sony WF-C500 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
Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Copper black | Titanium black | Black | Grey | Gold beige Black | Orange | Green | White
Body Material Polycarbonate, silicone rubber, PC/ABS -
Protection Wind protection, IPX4 Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use 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 Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Jabra Elite 85t have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-C500.
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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra Elite 85t are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Advanced ANC -
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 (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 12 mm 5.8 mm Jabra Elite 85t have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Jabra Elite 85t have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Voice guidance -
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Microphones Included 6 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-C500
Controls Volume, answer/end, HearThrough Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 30 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-C500
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Communications Technology Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant -
Additional Functions DSP -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 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: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Standby Time 180 days -
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 recharge faster than Jabra Elite 85t.
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case Charging case
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone Windows
Compliant Standards FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, Qi, ISED -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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