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Jabra

Jabra Elite 85t

Name: Jabra Elite 85t
Brand: Jabra
SKU: B08HR769CL
Price: 369.00 USD

A great pair of noise canceling earbuds with a discreet design.

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$369

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Noise Isolation / ANC

4.7/ 10

4.7

0.010.0

At 4.7, its noise isolation / ANC beats 40% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

7.5 hBelow average

7.5 h

3 h16 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

25 hBelow average

25 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IPX4 is the most common — on 33% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 7.5 h
Battery Life With Case: 25 h
Charging Method: USB-C, wireless
Full Charge Minutes: 150 min
Battery Life Anc On: 5.5 h
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IPX4
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Case: Plastic
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Yes
Anc Modes: Off,anc,transparency
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 12 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response Signature: Warm
Adaptive Anc: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.1
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Range: 35 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Multipoint Devices: Yes - 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Color Options: Black, grey, copper, gold, titanium black
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Shallow fit
Wearing Time Max: 1.5 h
Weight Per Earbud: 7 g
Weight With Case: 45.1 g

Features

Certified For: Google Fast Pair
Companion App: Yes
Control Type: Physical buttons
Eq Customization: Yes
Find My Device: Yes
Auto Connect: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Voice Assistant Support: Siri, Google Assistant

Identity

Model Number: Elite 85t

Microphone

Count: 6
Wind Noise Reduction: Yes
Noise Reduction Type: Active
Type: Three microphone per earbud

Release

Date: 2020-11
Msrp Usd: 229 USD
Year: 2020

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.2/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byLil KatzContributorReviewed July 2024

Noise cancelling6.6

Isolation4.7

Battery life6.0

Comfort & fit8.5

Connectivity5.0

Design7.5

The verdict

The Jabra Elite 85t—just like the Jabra Elite 75t and Jabra Elite 65t before it—is an excellent pair of earphones. Now with great active noise canceling, Jabra's flagship earbuds makes a compelling case for your upgrade. However, a high price tag might keep this out of your reach.

✓What we like

✓Adjustable noise canceling and HearThrough

✓Bluetooth 5.1; Bluetooth multipoint

✓USB-C, wireless, and fast charging

✓IPX4 rating

✓Useful mobile app

✓Ergonomic ear tips

✕What could be better

✕Cost

✕SBC/AAC only, no aptX

✕Connection issues possible

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Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Jabra Elite 85tSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data

Jabra Elite 85t: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	-2.5
25	-1.8
32	-1.1
40	-0.6
50	-0.1
63	0.4
80	0.7
100	0.6
125	0.1
160	-0.8
200	-0.8
250	-0.6
315	-0.8
400	-1.5
500	-1.8
630	-0.6
800	0.5
1000	-0.0
1250	-2.0
1600	-2.1
2000	1.6
2500	4.7
3150	4.5
4000	4.3
5000	2.7
6300	2.0
8000	2.6
10000	-5.1
12500	-1.2
16000	-10.6
20000	-44.3

Jabra Elite 85t

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Passive isolation — measurement data

Jabra Elite 85t: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	15.8
26	1.1
33	0.6
41	0.6
52	0.7
65	0.7
82	0.3
103	0.9
130	1.1
163	0.7
205	1.3
259	2.2
325	3.1
410	5.3
516	9.0
613	8.8
772	11.6
972	14.6
1220	17.8
1540	24.1
1940	30.1
2440	30.0
3070	28.3
3870	19.5
4870	28.6
6130	28.6
7720	31.3
9720	34.2
12200	17.8
15400	26.3
19400	25.2

Jabra Elite 85t

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Noise cancelling — measurement data

Jabra Elite 85t: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	17.9
26	3.4
33	-1.3
41	-1.3
52	-1.0
65	0.9
82	4.0
103	10.2
130	14.9
163	21.4
205	26.3
259	24.8
325	23.3
410	18.3
516	19.1
613	17.2
772	22.7
972	21.2
1220	21.9
1540	23.6
1940	29.9
2440	34.6
3070	29.1
3870	19.8
4870	28.1
6130	26.5
7720	33.5
9720	34.5
12200	15.8
15400	25.9
19400	25.0