Jabra Elite 85t True Wireless Earbuds – Jabra Advanced Active Noise Cancellation with Long Battery Life and Powerful Speakers – Wireless Charging Case – Titanium Black
Jabra Elite 85t true wireless earbuds
Accept No Compromise
Elite 85t are engineered like never before with fully adjustable Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), 12mm speakers, up to 25 hours of battery (ANC on), 6 microphones and wind protection for outstanding calls.
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Jabra Advanced ANC
Fully adjustable noise cancellation
Use the slider in the Sound+ app to select the perfect level of noise cancellation.
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12mm speakers
Big sound. Small body.
12mm speakers make your music sound great, with big sound and powerful bass.
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6-microphone technology
Talk the talk.
6 mics and wind protection, for outstanding call clarity no matter where you are.
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Up to 25 hours battery
Long life buds.
Up to 5.5 hours battery (ANC on), with up to 25 hours in the compact wireless charging case.
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MyFit
Personalised for your ears.
MyFit tests your earbuds’ seal, for improved Active Noise Cancellation, and better sound performance
We’re all different
From our taste in music to the shape of our ears. We set out to create a pair of tiny true wireless buds that would deliver on everything you’d expect.
Great calls, amazing music quality and customizable features, with a perfect fit.
We know that these earbuds fit like no other. Because we engineered them that way.
Jabra Sound+ app
The perfect companion to your Elite 85t
Your Elite 85t buds will sound great as soon as you unbox them, but downloading the Sound+ app will make them even better, with access to MyFit, MySound and MyControls, call settings, customizable equalizer, options for personalization and more.
Enjoy music tailored to your hearing
Our pioneering MySound technology expertly optimizes and configures your sound via an in-app hearing test, and then calibrates it on your headphones. The result is music that’s perfectly tailored to your individual hearing profile, which you can then manually adjust using the customizable equalizer.
Compare the Elite Series
 ELITE 85t |  ELITE 7 PRO |  ELITE 7 ACTIVE |  ELITE 4 ACTIVE |  ELITE 3 | |
| Key Feature | Advanced ANC | Jabra Multi-Sensor Voice | Jabra ShakeGrip | Everyday sports earbuds | Spotify Tap Playback |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adjustable ANC | Adjustable ANC | Adjustable ANC | Yes | No |
| HearThrough | Adjustable HearThrough | Adjustable HearThrough | Adjustable HearThrough | Adjustable HearThrough | Yes |
| Battery Life (Buds/Case) | 5.5hrs/24hrs | 8hrs/30hrs | 8hrs/30hrs | 7hrs/28 hrs | 7hrs/28 hrs |
| Microphone | 6-microphones | 6-microphones | 6-microphones | 4-microphones | 4-microphones |
| Speakers | 12mm | 6mm | 6mm | 6mm | 6mm |
| Music Equalizer | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Codecs Supported | AAC,SBC | AAC,SBC | AAC,SBC | Qualcomm aptX, SBC | Qualcomm aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| In-Ear Pressure Relief | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Durability | Rain Resistant (IPx4) | Dust & Water Proof (IP57) | Dust, Water & Sweat Proof IP57 | Dust, Water & Sweat Proof IP57 | Rainproof (IP55) |
| Bluetooth Multipoint | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Weight: | 59.1 g |
| Size: | One |
| Dimensions: | 6.48 x 4.11 x 2.84 cm; 59.1 Grams |
| Model: | 100-99190000-60 |
| Colour: | Titanium Black |
| Batteries Included: | 2 Lithium ion batteries required. (included) |
| Colour: | Titanium Black |
| Size: | One |
Le top du top au niveau son , confort et fonctionnalits par contre le prix a calme ……….pas pour toutes les bourses
Personalmente me han resultado muy buenos, buenos para aislar el sonido, buena calidad de musica, buena compatibilidad con cualquier dispositivos
las deventajas
– las llamadas a veces son un problema porque se escucha todo a tu alrededor y la otra persona no te escucha bien, pero en un cuarto o en tu casa son practicos
– el agarre no es tan bueno si quieres hacer ejercicio
pros:
– la pila le dura bastante
– la calidad es buena
– es compatible con todos los dispositivos
– puedes conectar mas de un dispositivo a la vez
– es sencillo
– audio excelente
casi un ao de uso y sin fallas
Nachdem ich mit meinen Jabra ELITE 65t nun 3 Jahre tollen Sound genieen konnte, war es an der Zeit fr einen Nachfolger.
Ich habe mich wieder fr Jabra entschieden, da mich der Sound schon beim Vorgnger fasziniert hat. Die Jabra ELITE 85t haben mich nicht enttuscht und ich bin glcklich. Der Tragekomfort ist noch angenehmer, die Akkulaufzeit passt und die Bluetooth Verbindung hlt auch ber 2 Stockwerke im Haus. Die Jabra ELITE 85t kann ich jedem empfehlen, der gute Qualitt und einen guten Sound zu einem vernnftigen Preis haben mchte.
Tienen gran calidad de sonido y el volumen es alto. Yo los utilizo al 80% y es suficiente. Son muy cmodos aunque lo ests utilizando durante horas. Los primeros los compr para mis hijos y termin comprando otro para m. Recomiendo este producto.
Satter Sound beim Musikhren, gute Funktionalitt und das Headset funktioniert beim Telefonieren hervorragend.
Se filtra el ruido del aire exterior, lo que es algo molesto en das ventosos si sales a correr con ellos.
Por lo dems se ajustan bien, no se caen y suenan francamente bien.
Simply good value for money. Fits snuggly after changing the gel caps. It turns out I use two sizes! Large on one side, medium on the other. The jabra app was very helpful to ensure a good fit. They are comfortable and the sound quality is more than descent. Noice cancelling works as expected.
In my opinion better then the samsung buds 2 which I also own.
Le ho comprare dopo una lunga ricerca online. Una marca che non conoscevo, ma inline leggevo le recensioni e mi stupiva come fossero tutte positive. Le uniche problematiche rilevate dalle recensioni riguardano soltanto errori firmware o software risolti con aggiornamenti, o problemi nella ricezione dei pacchixo difetti di fabbrica (cosa che pu succedere con qualunque prodotto di qualunque marca).
Non mi convinceva molto la forma. Una volta ordinate e indossate lo stupore. Ho capito il perch abbiano quasi esclusivamente recensioni positive. Qualit audio incredibile, annullamento del disturbo e del suono veramente ottimo (provato su uno scooter con paravento sentivo soltanto un fruscio leggerissimo, ma rumori come motore, vento forte ecc. Tutti annullati completamente.) Durata nella batteria buona, nella media con altre cuffie.
L’app dedicata permette di personalizzare il suono con un test dell’udito, di regolare l’equalizzazione, di regolare altri effetti, di regolare la quantit di riduzione del rumore o della funzione hear throug (usa i microfoni per prendere i rumori esterni e farli sentire dentro l’orecchio, opposto all’annullamento del rumore, comodissima quando si parla con le.persone e non si vogliono togliere le.cuffie). Suono davvero molto bello, bassi profondi,.medi e acuti equilibrati. Insomma valgono veramente il prezzo che hanno!
Bonne qualit de son, les basses sont rellement prsentes et l’application permet de passer facilement entre diffrents modes et types de son.
Bonne attenuation, je n’ai pas de point de comparaison mais en rue c’est un vrai plus.
Par contre j’ai manifestement des conduits auditifs trop troits et outre l’inconfort cr par le ct bouchon, ils ne tenaient pas bien et tombaient de manire intempestives… C’est ma femme qui s’en sert et je suis repass un modle plus traditionnel.
Once you find your fit these are great packed with super features other products just don’t have
They sound really is good, louder than 2nd gen airpods which sound muddly compared to these. Every genre I’ve tried sounds warm, balanced and the bass kicks a serious punch. overall just a really good sound.
The multi device feature is very useful, no need to keep pairing and unpairing. Although I should warn you if you use two phones, an iphone and an android the headphones will favour the iphone and disconnect your android even if you’re not using the iphone. You can just turn off bluetooth on the iphone while the android is in use, not a big deal.
another issue is they’ll be a slight delay between pressing play and hearing anything out of the headphones, and the left ear and right ear don’t come on the same time. You also can’t use your left ear in mono mode, apparently this a problem unique to Jabra headphones as upgrading to the newer 85t won’t fix it. Again, this isn’t a deal breaker, the delay for for half a second and you get used to it and stop noticing it after a while.
ANC is pretty useless, barely any difference between on and off, just leave it off to save battery. hear through is great however.
Overall after a month I’ve grown to love these headphones despite their flaws, they’re about 2 notches quieter than my soundpeats H1 at 100% but they make up for it with supirior sound quality and useful quality of life features like hear through and multidevice support.
Used mostly for calls and podcast but sound quality seems very good.
Pro
-Comode
-Personalizzabile l’equalizzatore
-Buon isolamento!
-Possibilit di amplificare i rumori esterni ( se fai sport )
-Adoro che abbia dei tasti fisici e non touch, credetemi fantastico non puoi sbagliarti ( l’unica preoccupazione quanto dureranno? Migliaia di click o poche centinaia? )
-Possibilit di personalizzare la funzione dei tasti
-i gommini hanno la rete di protezione e non le cuffie direttamente, questo vuol dire che cambiati i gommini rete nuova e non come quelle cuffie che la rete si rovina dopo mesi e non puoi farci nulla
-Ottimo audio, 12mm di driver! Se non ti piace qualche basso in pi puoi sistemare l’equalizzatore
-l’app possiede la funzione relax ( rumore bianco, cascata, mare ecc… Alcune app per fornire questi suoni sono a pagamento, jabra le include nell’app
-multipoint tra 2 telefoni. Davvero comodo!
Contro
-i microfoni sono ottimi ma non isolano del tutto, so che non si pu avere la perfezione ma chi ti ascolta dall’altra parte oltre a sentire te ( cmq ti sente bene ) sente tutto il resto. Fontane, persone, TV ecc… per non parlare del VENTO FORTE
-sporgono dalle orecchie. Sembrano i bottoni di Frankenstein, a parte gli scherzi rispetto ad altri modelli sporgono un po’ di pi e ad alcuni pu dare fastidio.
-serie difficolt di utilizzo con PC. Per chi ha Linux consiglio di eliminare pulseaudio e utilizzare pipewire dopo di che impostare le cuffie associate come dispositivo cuffie con microfono e non audio alta definizione. In questo modo dovrebbe funzionare anche il microfono ma non aspettatevi miracoli.
Restituite non per mancanza di qualit ma altre cause specificate ad Amazon. Le ricomprerei? Ad un prezzo ragionevole si.
These have an excellent quality sound with good noise cancelling ANC. Previously I was using Samsung Buds Pro, and before those I had the Jabra Elite 65T. These new 85T buds fit better than the Samsung, are easier to operate and have better noise cancelling. I like the way that I can quickly flip between full noise cancelling, to hear-through – so I can hear people talking to me or be more aware of traffic when I’m crossing the road – or OFF (neither ANC nor hear through – saves power). I prefer having physical buttons to press – on the Samsung buds I’d touch the buds to press them in tighter and being touch sensitive I’d end up unwittingly skipping tracks. I don’t do energetic workouts so I can’t offer a rating for that; I do a fair bit of walking and some floor exercises and certainly the buds never budge or threaten to fall out, and they are water/sweat resistant. The buds connect to and remember 2 devices but often I need to pair with a 3rd device and it is really easy to get them to do this compared with the Samsung ones.
My primary reason for switching away from the Samsung ones was because some people, me included, have a kind of allergy to the actual materials used in the Samsung ones (not the tips but the actual buds) and after prolonged use of the Samsung ones my inner ears started to feel like they were burning and the inside skin began to peel and become very irritated.
I have no such problem nor any other problems with the Jabra Elite 85T buds.
For calls and for music the sound quality is very very good I have a pair of over-the-ear Jabra elite 85h headphones and I think although not as good is pretty close, certainly much better than any other pair of earbuds that I have previously owned.
I have used these daily on my commute to listen to music and to watch some Netflix and the sound is great the noise cancelling is very effective and the volume of the ear buds can get pretty loud but the noise cancelling is effective enough to hear even quite dialogue when watching movies.
Quite a few of the reviews mention the large form of these earbuds and yes they are quite big and I understand what’s being said regarding feeling like they may fall out however having had them for a week I have never had them fall out and when you try to remove them you do realise they are securely in your ear I guess this is possibly to do with them being larger maybe slightly heavier than previous earbuds I’ve owned and they just feel a bit different however I they are comfortable even for long term use and once you get used to the fit it’s no issue.
I do enjoy listening to music and that’s why I have my over-the-ear Jabra headphones however I’ve not used them this week as the sound quality for the earbuds is right up there and I guess that testimony to how good they really are. I did manage to buy these on an Amazon Warehouse like new deal and for that kind of money they are an absolute bargain. Now that I actually own them I think that if I were to lose them and subsequently have to replace them I would be quite happy to pay the full price, so that maybe tells you how good they are
But these are truly superior headphones. I was extremely happy with my other earbuds, but these are amazingly comfortable and sound so good it felt like a step into another world. I have no vocabulary for describing the quality of sound, except to say that everything sounded so alive, so rich, so deep.
And the noise cancellation is absolutely out of this world. Actually the headphones combine both passive and active noise cancellation. I went for a walk thinking that active noise cancellation was working, and was entirely satisfied. But it was not! Once switched on everything except the music vanished.
The talk through feature is also great. Microphones pick up outside sounds and send them to you via the speakers. Conversations amazingly become clearer. Honestly it all feels like magic to me.
I have an iphone. Connection was pretty well instantaneous. The Jabra app is very nice too, and I am particularly pleased that it keeps a record of where your headphones are! That will probably save me a lot of time and money.
I realise they are pretty pricey. Actually I would not have paid full price and bought these via a “warehouse” deal. But now that I have tried them I can’t imagine anyone being disappointed even at full price. Really, how could they be any better?
He is currently using the Bose QC35 mk1 version and found it quite a chore to lug around to his dialysis sessions.
I searched for a replacement for him and as he favoured lower bass response sound, the Jabra 75T fitted the bill perfectly.
I originally purchased the Samsung Buds+ for him, which he felt the bass response abit lack lustre.
The 75T’s from Jabra was purchased and he gave them a go.
The bass response difference was night and day.
It was more bass heavy whilst keeping a good amount of clarity within the highs and mids.
Pairing was easy and the fitment in the ear was good, I did personally prefer the Samsung buds+ as they feature a small wing tip edge.
The Jabra 75T doesn’t have that, and just an ear bud which you push in and twist.
This also means that the Jabra 75T is no good for running and might fall out when on the move.
Worth getting the wireless charging case, its abit more expensive but worth it for convenience.
My father is super happy with them and hasn’t looked back.
He uses them all the time.
They will still need poking in occasionally on a run but at least 70% less than other earbuds I’ve used. They stay in well when I’m hitting the boxing bag which is what I really waned them for.
The sound is amazing and the equaliser on the app makes for excellent sound customisation and even gives you a hearing test to suit your needs.
the battery life is excellent and I would definitely recommend.
The app that is recommended for use with the buds probably has a few too many options and is a little OTT. It allows configuration, equaliser control, a find your ear buds function, tests your audible range to “customise” the output to your hearing and also comes with white noise functionality. It’s pretty slick but considering I just want to listen to stuff and take calls, it’s a little much.
The fit is reasonable and comes with small, medium and large ear gels.. I’ve not tried it on a run, but fully expect it to be OK for that. Circuit training, jumping around, not so much.
Packaging was nice, but again, a bit over the top. The buds and charging case are probably about 5x3x1.5cm, and comes with a USB charging cable. The box it came in was the size of a thick novel. Totally unnecessary weight and excess materials.
Five stars minus one for the OTT app and packaging. Otherwise superb.
May update this review once I’ve used it for a while and seen what the battery life is like.
Extremely small carry case allows for transportation any where and means you can always have them handy without any aggravation. Assuming Jabra is up and coming which is why they are currently such good value for money products.
I found them to be very effective at blocking out noise even before Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) was activated. The difference with ANC activated was minimal to be honest, although I would assume this to be more effective in louder environments. Sound quality was great for both music and calls.
I found the hear-through feature useful, if I wanted to wear the headphones but still listen out for the doorbell for example. It uses the microphones to then playback the noise of the local environment back through the headphones.
Volume control and other controls on the headphones are done by pressing a button on the side of each bud. The buttons are slightly on the stiff side so you have to apply more pressure than is ideal. Partcularly when turning up the volume, you end up pushing the bud further and further into the ear. But not a huge issue.
Bluetooth range is good, I could leave my phone lying down on a table and walk around my entire house with no drop-out.
Battery life, also very good.
Even with the slightly higher price I would definitley recommend these headphones.
The comfort with these were excellent too, they fit in my ears perfectly after a little adjustment with a few size options. The battery life is particularly good too however the cable to charge it is fairly short. The ear buds are charged through the case which is useful when you are on the go and then when you are back you just charge the case with them in it. The one annoyance I had with these is I struggled to find the option to turn off the pause audio when you take them out. This is however an option many people like. Personally though I don’t like it to pause when I take one out. You can use mono mode on the app and only use one ear bud at a time which is nice when laying on your side.
Overall, for the price, these are excellent earphones and worth a buy, sound quality is excellent and comfortable.
The sound on these are excellent for in ear headphones, the active noise cancelling is second to none. Great bass but not overwhelming, there’s still a lot of clarity in the music and the equaliser on the app is a great feature.
However, I do have two gripes with it. Firstly, you can’t turn the sound down on the bud like you could do with the older model, which is a shame as that was a useful feature.
The biggest issue is that they don’t stay in my ear like the old ones did. Which makes them very bad for working out. They’re constantly slipping out, they just don’t stay in my ear properly.
I use them on a bus commute and also walking through a city centre, they block out a lot of noise. On a bus, even sitting at the back over the engine, with people talking etc the noise reduction makes it go away to such a low level that you can have music on low and still not hear much external noise.
You will still hear some noise, I can still hear a low bass rumble of the bus engine for example when on buses but only slightly.
If you want to hear for yourself just how well they do that in comparison to other brands equivalents you can buy on Amazon like Bose or Sony etc there is a YouTube channel that has a video showing the noise cancelling ability of these in various situations, a YouTube search for “DHRME anc sound samples” will find you that video, probably much better than just reading descriptions.
Sound wise they sound great, you can change the way they sound with the Jabra app that let’s you set up a graphic equaliser to make them sound how you want them to, or choose from some presets.
How they fit is something lots of reviews comment on. I haven’t had them fall out even when I had my head upside down while doing a repair on something but I don’t think I would trust them not to fall out while running or cycling. Some have done that and say they are fine but while I have never had them fall out even when I tried to make them fall out, they do still feel like they could fall out easily.
That perhaps sounds like a contradiction, but I can say they do stay in while walking, being on a bumpy bus ride or vigorously dancing about.
They feel well made and definitely feel like a premium set of earbuds, the charging case is surprisingly small but easy to fit in a pocket even with a phone in the same pocket so are easy to carry around.
The controls on the earbuds can be customised to what you prefer them to do such as swapping between noise cancelling on or off, playing a different track, etc and the case will charge by USB c lead or by wireless qi charging so that’s also a plus.
I’ve used these for about three hours non stop in one go with noise cancelling on and they didn’t get close to being at low battery level so battery life is good and they have a nice physical button on each bud not a touch sensitive sensor so you don’t accidentally set them doing something while putting them in your ears.
They also automatically pause music or videos when a bud is removed from an ear, although you can turn this feature off using the Jabra app.
Speaking of the app, its very useful so if you get these earbuds consider using the app too. Its free and allows a lot of customisation to the earbuds as well as allowing firmware updates, product registration (you get a two year warranty against water and dust if you register for it using the app) and of course the graphic equaliser.
It also tells you the level of charge in the case and in each earbud, so is a good thing to use. And if you want the noise cancelling but don’t want to watch a video or listen to music the app has soundscapes like a thunderstorm or white noise and a few others to listen to instead.
Sometimes the app doesn’t find the earbuds as soon as you put them in (the earbuds still work fine without it and your programmed button options and equaliser and noise cancelling still work) but if you want the app to find them quicker (for the soundscapes or to check battery levels for example) just turn your phones Bluetooth on and then open the app before putting the earbuds in.
Overall a very good set of earbuds that are great for commuting or being in noisy environments.
Edit: I bought the Comply brand tips for these and they make them fit much better. If you have a problem with them feeling loose these tips should help.
I originally purchased the new Sony earbuds, but sent them back as the sound leaked out at quite a low volume, could have had the wrong size buds in, but at 249 I wasn’t taking the chance.
I took the chance and ordered the Jabra 85T, and I have to mention that they were very comfortable out of the box, they felt very snug, but more importantly, at high volume (so loud I had to turn it down) my wife didn’t hear a thing, this isn’t part of any review that I have seen so thought I would let people know.
So far would recomend over the Sony and can connect to 2 devices
the left ear within 2 months.
Amazon being great for customer service sent Me a replacement pair.
Unfortunatly these seemed to have a similar issue so returned for a refund and purchased 85t instead.
The sound is amazing
The connection more stable
The fit is good but different with the oval tips, very secure thou. They stay put during my workout.
Fingers crossed these dont suffer any of the flaws of the 75
the left ear within 2 months.
Amazon being great for customer service sent Me a replacement pair.
Unfortunatly these seemed to have a similar issue so returned for a refund and purchased 85t instead.
The sound is amazing
The connection more stable
The fit is good but different with the oval tips, very secure thou. They stay put during my workout.
Fingers crossed these dont suffer any of the flaws of the 75
The set up instructions and pairing were a bit odd to begin with however once you’re up and running they are lovely.
Noise cancellation – very good, for the average person. These headphones make quieter streets as peaceful as anything but they’re not really a match for a busy through-road. That’s fine – they do massively improve soundscapes – but I’d like a bit more (or less!) bang in them. That said, I bought these because I have a sensory processing disorder so I’m almost by definition hard to please in this area. The soundscapes which are included on the app take these buds from ‘not useful in heavy traffic’ to ‘I’ll survive for a little while’ which is pretty life-changing for me.
Comfort – these are INCREDIBLY comfortable. This is what made me keep them, more than almost anything else. I wear them all of the time indoors and they block traffic noise very effectively in that environment (even improving the experience of vacuuming a significant amount). I forget I’m wearing them.
Staying in – this is where they fall down a little. I don’t think I could do heavy exercise with them on and they tend to work their way outwards and need a lot of readjusting. Given that they’re not really good enough for very noisy environments, this isn’t really a problem for me, but it’s worth noting. As an aside, this issue is significantly improved with Comply Foam’s new True Grip pro ear tips specifically designed for the Jabra 85t. So comfortable and secure that I forget I’m wearing them.
Soundscapes – these were what clinched this for me. The app comes with various soundscapes which can be set to play indefinitely – including storm sounds which I find incredibly soothing. Basically, for a sensory processing disorder, these are the perfect ‘down time’ headphones. Find a relatively quiet spot and take some time with soothing sounds like tweeting birds or pink noise for the perfect escape. Given how comfortable they are to wear, it’s the perfect thing for a short break in the middle of the day – or a long one at home! Usually I carry them as backup on day trips, for this purpose, to use while my Nuhearas are recharging in their case (the Nuheara earbuds will block almost all sound, in most environments).
Different modes – this is a lifesaver for shopping. Just by clicking the left ear button I can switch between full on noise-cancelling while browsing to ‘hear through’ so that I can hear cashiers speak. It’s useful and makes for a fairly seamless experience. HOWEVER, they’re not great for ongoing socialising because the heat-through mode isn’t sound-selective like my Nuheara buds are. This means it lets through all of the ambient noise. This is great for a short chat at a till – the clarity is very good – but it’s much less good for socialising because the need to turn ‘hear through’ on to listen to people talk basically removes the noise-cancelling function entirely. This is probably fine for people who don’t have a sensory processing disorder, but not for me.
All in all, though, these are very good earbuds. They’re light, practical and versatile (so long as you’re a loner!). Their sound reproduction is very good for music and other sounds. They make an excellent Bluetooth headset for calls and generally filter out background noise so that your voice transmits clearly. A very good buy – I’d recommend them.
I was lucky that a got an excellent condition used paid from Amazon marketplace for just over 70
A real bargain!
They look and sound great. The active noise cancellation is ok/works fine. The case is nice and small. They last well on a charge, and having USB-C means they recharge quickly.
They lack some nice to have features (like wireless charging) but these are still a highly appealing option – especially if you can get them for sub-100
I was lucky that a got an excellent condition used paid from Amazon marketplace for just over 70
A real bargain!
They look and sound great. The active noise cancellation is ok/works fine. The case is nice and small. They last well on a charge, and having USB-C means they recharge quickly.
They lack some nice to have features (like wireless charging) but these are still a highly appealing option – especially if you can get them for sub-100
With the maximum ANC selected, you really can feel very isolated and detached from your surroundings. While walking you cannot hear your feet and vehicle and other noises are very well suppressed. Surrounding speech is barely audible. Wind noise is likewise very suppressed, only being heard when it is unrealistically strong. High pitched noises like birdsong just break through. This is all so much better than the Bose managed.
One press of the left ear can enable HearThrough mode which makes conversation vey easy. This doesn’t interrupt music playing though.
The Jabra Sound+ App is excellent giving 5 levels of control over both the ANC and HearThrough modes, allowing you to select just how much ambient sound you want to hear. Sound+ also allows you to control how the left and right switches operate. You can define moments for different listening situations and store configurations for each of those. The degree of programmability is excellent.
I was concerned about how well these would be retained in ear but I needn’t have been. You have to select the correct sized tip but I do like the oval shapes – they feel much more natural. Once selected the correct ones just feel very positive. I have never had one fall out except once while taking a fleece off over my head while wearing the Jabra’s – stupid really. I don’t use them for jogging though.
The 85t’s give well over five hours of real life ANC listening and the charging case allows up to four charges before needing to be recharged, which can either be with USB-C or using wireless charging. Again excellent. They will turn themselves off when not in use which saves battery further.
I was also concerned how the bluetooth 5.1 would work on calls but again this seems to work really well. I haven’t had complaints about call quality.
Overall the Jabra 85t’s are a most impressive pair of true wireless buds and I would highly recommend them.
I also like the hear through function when walking my dogs as I can have conversations without having to pop them out. The ANC works well too, I sure them when mowing my own and the sound isolation for that is phenomenal. The sound is good and can be adjusted to suit, plenty of bass for those who need it. I use them for spoken word in the morning and it’s very clear. The large ear buds seem to fit me well and they stay snug in my ears.
Battery life is good and the app also offers some useful functionality such as modifying the function buttons. Overall very pleased and would recommend.
I should point out that these are my second set of Jabra Elite 85T earbuds. My first set presented several set up issues that I was unhappy about and suggested to me that they were faulty. Amazon return and refund the next day was quibble free and I ordered a new set. I’m pleased to say the new Jabra Elite 85Ts I ordered have been everything I had hoped for. Set up was seamless and trouble free, and the app is great, allowing lots of customisation.
So far I’ve used them in my garden a few times and also during a few sessions at the gym sessions. The sound quality has been great – maybe not the very best I’ve heard but clear and nicely balanced – and they feel secure. That said, my gym sessions don’t include vigorous exercises or running although I have no reason to think they wouldn’t be fine.
Active Noise Cancellation is easily activated although not as effective as some have reported. That said, there is a clear difference between ANC being on or offjust that I can still hear a degree of background noise that I expected not to.
I got a phone call while pottering about in the garden so a great opportunity to test out that feature of the earbuds. After a single press of the earbud I was able to answer my call and chat. Initially the other party said they couldn’t hear me very wellas if I was a long way off.although OK once I sat down. The earbuds adjusting to me receiving a call for the first time? Time will tell but not a good first experience.
Battery life was a factor in my choice and so far has been excellent. Certainly seems to be living up to the hype. The carry/charging case the earbuds fit snugly into is remarkably small and compact. Incredible feat of design to have developed something so tiny yet so effective. Not tried the wireless charging capability yet but another great feature.
So in conclusion, although it’s early days, I’ve been very pleased with the Jabra Elite 85T earbuds for the price I paid. Great sound quality, they feel secure and are suitable for use in the gym. The carry case is compact and will fit into the smallest pocket. Battery life is excellent and the Sound+ app presents a variety of useful features including customisation. As for ANC, good but not great, in my opinion, and the jury is out on using them for a phone call.
Calls are very clear and people generally do not know I’m not on the handset, even when outside in windy conditions,
Love the app, very intuitive
Now for the best bit, the sound,
These buds have 12mm drivers which seem to open up the sound somehow, music I have listened to for years has taken on a new dimension revealing detail and nuances I had never noticed before, the bass is deep and punchy, but not overbearing and the midrange and treble are not to shrill or thin, the sound is like a warm blanket wrapping around your ears,
The soundstage is broad and visceral and the separation within it is very impressive
As you can probably tell I love these buds and can whole heartedly recommend them
They are up there with the very best, in my humble opinio
Noise cancellation is good but not exceptional.
I’ve had these for nearly a month, used them a lot, and I like them. But… No, I’ll save the but for end.
So what’s good?
First, the noise cancellation. The main benefit is that you can listen at a lower volume in a noisy environment. Like a train or a car. It makes driving in the car as quiet as it must be in, say, a Bentley; although the inevitable crash damage will probably be cheaper than if you were driving a Bentley. So, yes to train and plain, but not in a car or on a bike, the noise cancelling is too good to be safe when you need to hear the world around you.
Next, the bluetooth is great. It works for me at least through a couple of brick walls, and the danger isn’t losing the buds, it’s forgetting where the phone is. I guess that’s a downside of true wireless.
Thirdly, the sound quality is fine. I’ve never been golden eared, but it almost betters the best wired earbuds I’ve used. Without the irritating noises off, too.
Next, and maybe it should have been first, the setting up is great. The Jabra App listens in to what your ears are doing and recommends the best set of tips – at first I doubted it, but after swapping for a few days, I know it got it right: the buds have never yet fallen from my ears, and are comfortable to wear for hours.
Speaking of hours, I’ve had no issues with battery life, so for me, at least, there’s enough in the buds for a decent journey and back, and the battery in the case means I don’t need to plug into a charger more than a couple of times a week.
Impressively, the app takes you through a neat hearing test, to reveal the deterioration of the years and maybe even improve what you hear – the little graphic is rather cruel! But you only do it once, or maybe once a year, so it’s a small price to pay for the listening pleasure.
And now, that but. Nope, I’ve deleted the but – problem since with the aid of Google.
Many thanks for superb originals at the right price
Calls are clear, the other participant can hear you without the need to raise your voice.
Pros: Better sound compared with 65t, usb c charge, wireless charging case, quick charge, smaller and more stylish, ANC. Change of voice assistance much better vs. old one.
Cons: Fit – major problem for my ears. For majority of you miggt fit well, for me unfortunately not. Tried all ear gels, did also the fit test. They just don’t want to stay secure enough for a long walk. Not to mention for exercise, they will fall for sure.
Because of the fitting issue also ANC is affected. Couldn’t enjoy the full performance of this. Hearthrough not impressive.
Returned item as, even if has more pros vs. my pair of 65t, proper fit is very important for me.
How you feel about the 85ts will all depend on the fit. They fit me so I really like them but because there are only 3 sizes of tips in the box others may have more of a problem…from looks of reviews this could be as high as 20% – not getting a great fit affects sound quality. Jabra supplying 5 eartips of different sizes would go a long way to rectify this but they only supply 3.
Are they useful for sport…in my ears they’re not suitable as they’re not as secure as other sports orientated buds but they are great for walking etc.
What are they like compared to 75ts. They’re not as secure (75ts are great for working out) but I prefer the more expansive sound of 85ts. 85ts also are more open in design so have not got an earplug feeling which many in ear buds have.