In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 85h and Apple AirPods Max. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Jabra Elite 85h | Apple AirPods Max |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 22.5 cm | 18.73 cm | |
Width | 19.5 cm | 16.86 cm | |
Depth | 8.2 cm | 8.34 cm | |
Weight | 296 g | 384.8 g | Jabra Elite 85h are lighter than Jabra Elite 85h headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g Case: 134.5 g |
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Colour | Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | |
Body Material | Steel, PC/ABS | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | |
Earpad Material | Leatherette | Memory foam, mesh textile | |
Headband Material | Leatherette | Knit mesh | |
Protection | Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, water-resistant | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Jabra Elite 85h | Apple AirPods Max |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Jabra Elite 85h can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
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 | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Hybrid ANC | - | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Adaptive EQ | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Jabra Elite 85h have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet | |
Features | - | Apple H1 chip |
MICROPHONE | Jabra Elite 85h | Apple AirPods Max |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Jabra Elite 85h microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 13 - 8000 Hz | - | |
Microphones Included | 8 | 9 | Apple AirPods Max have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra Elite 85h | Apple AirPods Max |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency |
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CABLE | Jabra Elite 85h | Apple AirPods Max |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm |
USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Jabra Elite 85h | Apple AirPods Max |
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Features | - | On-ear detection | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | Siri | |
Sensors | On-ear detection | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor | |
Additional Functions | SmartSound | Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra Elite 85h | Apple AirPods Max |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 41 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Jabra Elite 85h lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Max. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours |
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours Continuous talk: up to 20 hours |
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Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | Jabra Elite 85h | Apple AirPods Max |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) USB (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | Jabra Elite 85h | Apple AirPods Max |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
Compliant Standards | IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |