Jabra Elite 65t vs Elite 85t - Where are the differences?

The two True-Wireless headphones of the Jabra brand differ in a few ways. Let's take a closer look at the differences between the Jabra Elite 65t and Jabra Elite 85t in comparison.

Which headphones have the better battery life?

A crucial point for headphones without cables is always the battery life. Here many headphones differ and the capacity grows from year to year. The battery life of the Jabra Elite 85t is longer here with 7,0 hours, which is of course better. With a lower battery life of up to 5,0 hours, the Jabra Elite 65t scores worse at this point. Depending on the settings, the battery life turns out significantly lower. The specifications always refer to the ideal case.

For true-wireless headphones, an additional battery in the case has become popular. This way the headphones gain more battery life and can be conveniently charged on the go. Here the Jabra Elite 85t* offers more power overall. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 31,0 hours. With the Jabra Elite 65t, the battery life is up to 15,0 hours.

Wie werden die Kopfhörer geladen?

Die Ladeanschlüsse der Kopfhöhrer unterscheiden sich. Der Jabra Elite 65t wird per MicroUSB geladen. Der Jabra Elite 85t hat einen USB-C Anschluss.

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Die Ladedauer der Geräte:

• Jabra Elite 65t*: 15,0 minutes Ladezeit für 1,0 hours Akkulaufzeit
• Jabra Elite 85t*: 15,0 minutes Ladezeit für 1,0 hours Akkulaufzeit

From the comparison, only the case from the Jabra Elite 85t can also be wired charged. This is also called the Qi charging function. The Jabra Elite 65t does not have this option out of the box.

Noise Cancelling: ANC

Active noise cancellation is becoming more and more important, but it is not included in every headphone. In the comparison, Jabra Elite 65t vs Jabra Elite 85t, only the Jabra Elite 85t offers the practical ANC (Active Noise Cancelling).

How many microphones are there?

Let's move on to the topic of microphones, which also have an impact on voice quality and noise cancellation. Most headphones no longer relied on just one microphone, but several. Unlike the Jabra Elite 65t, the Jabra Elite 85t* with 6 pieces per side offers more. The Jabra Elite 65t has 4 microphones built in per earbud.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

On the subject of Bluetooth, we don't have any differences between the Jabra Elite 65t and Jabra Elite 85t. Both TWS headphones run via Bluetoot 5.0. In general, a newer version is always better. Here, the Bluetooth affects the quality of the transmission and the energy consumption.

Are there changeable attachments?

For better carrying comfort, both wireless headphones from the comparison offer interchangeable attachments. The number of pieces is also identical with . Thus, we have no winner and no loser at this point.

Are the headphones waterproof?

Both headphones from the comparison have IP certification. However, the degree of protection is different. The Jabra Elite 65t is certified with IP55. With the Jabra Elite 85t, you get IPX4 certification. However, an IP certification does not directly mean waterproof. Depending on the certification, the headphones are only water- or sweat-resistant. However, a higher number in the certification is generally better. With Bluetooth headphones there is also the problem that Bluetooth is disturbed by water. Thus, the use when swimming is only possible with special headphones.