Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Jabra Elite 85t

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Jabra Elite 85t. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Jabra Elite 85t Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jabra Elite 85t
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm 2.31 cm
Width 1.65 cm 1.9 cm
Depth 1.8 cm 1.62 cm
Weight 4 g 7 g Apple AirPods (1st generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (1st generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g 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
Colour - Copper black | Titanium black | Black | Grey | Gold beige
Body Material - Polycarbonate, silicone rubber, PC/ABS
Protection - Wind protection, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jabra Elite 85t
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - 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 Stereo
Sound Effects - HD Voice
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 12 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 85t have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Voice guidance
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jabra Elite 85t
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jabra Elite 85t
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, HearThrough
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jabra Elite 85t
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 30 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jabra Elite 85t
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Communications Technology - Bluetooth Low Energy (LE)
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
Additional Functions - DSP
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jabra Elite 85t
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 7 hour(s)
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
Standby Time - 180 days
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jabra Elite 85t
Included Accessories Charging case 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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