Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Jabra Elite 85t

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd 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 (3rd generation) vs. Jabra Elite 85t Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jabra Elite 85t
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm 2.31 cm
Width 1.826 cm 1.9 cm
Depth 1.921 cm 1.62 cm
Weight 4.28 g 7 g Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 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 IPX4 Wind protection, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jabra Elite 85t
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1 Jabra Elite 85t have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
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 Adaptive EQ 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 Apple H1 chip Voice guidance
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jabra Elite 85t
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Microphones Included 2 6 Jabra Elite 85t have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jabra Elite 85t
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, HearThrough
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jabra Elite 85t
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 30 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jabra Elite 85t
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Communications Technology - Bluetooth Low Energy (LE)
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
Additional Functions - DSP
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jabra Elite 85t
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Jabra Elite 85t lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
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 Qi
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jabra Elite 85t
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 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 - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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