Jabra Elite 85h vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 85h and Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra Elite 85h vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 85h Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - M-Series
Height 22.5 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 8.2 cm -
Weight 296 g 307 g Jabra Elite 85h are lighter than Jabra Elite 85h headphones.
Colour Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black Black
Body Material Steel, PC/ABS -
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Headband Material Leatherette -
Protection Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 85h Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra Elite 85h 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
Frequency Response 10 - 20000 Hz 15 - 28000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 85h.
Sensitivity - 99 dB/mW
Impedance - 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 85h.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Jabra Elite 85h have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 85h Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional, beamforming
Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra Elite 85h microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 13 - 8000 Hz 85 - 15000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Elite 85h.
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 8 2 Jabra Elite 85h have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 85h Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Jabra Elite 85h Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Jabra Elite 85h Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Features - Fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa built-in
Sensors On-ear detection -
Additional Functions SmartSound Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 85h Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 41 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 85h.
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
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Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Jabra Elite 85h recharge faster than Jabra Elite 85h.
Auto On/Off Yes -
WIRELESS LINK Jabra Elite 85h Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Radio Transmitter Power - 5.1 mW
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite 85h Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Jabra Elite 85h Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Included Accessories Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable Protective pouch, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone, Android tablet
Compliant Standards IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH RSS-102, FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB3(B)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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