Jabra Elite 85h vs. Meze Empyrean

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 85h and Meze Empyrean. 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. Meze Empyrean Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 85h Meze Empyrean
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - wired
Height 22.5 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 8.2 cm -
Weight 296 g 430 g Jabra Elite 85h are lighter than Jabra Elite 85h headphones.
Colour Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black Black copper
Body Material Steel, PC/ABS Fibreglass-reinforced ABS
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Headband Material Leatherette -
Protection Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 85h Meze Empyrean
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Open
Foldable Yes - Jabra Elite 85h can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
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 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 4 - 110000 Hz Meze Empyrean offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 85h.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.1%
Impedance - 31.6 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Jabra Elite 85h have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 85h Meze Empyrean
Form Factor Built-in -
Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra Elite 85h microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 13 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included 8 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 85h Meze Empyrean
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off -
CABLE Jabra Elite 85h Meze Empyrean
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
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Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Jabra Elite 85h Meze Empyrean
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
Sensors On-ear detection -
Additional Functions SmartSound -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 85h Meze Empyrean
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 41 hour(s) -
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) -
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite 85h Meze Empyrean
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
Headphones
OTHERS Jabra Elite 85h Meze Empyrean
Included Accessories Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable -
Compliant Standards IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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