In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 85h and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 22.5 cm | - | |
Width | 19.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.2 cm | - | |
Weight | 296 g | 250 g | Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Jabra Elite 85h headphones. |
Colour | Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black | Black | Silver | |
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 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Jabra Elite 85h can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra Elite 85h. |
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
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 | - | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 85h. |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | Jabra Elite 85h have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Jabra Elite 85h have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
Features | - | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat |
MICROPHONE | Jabra Elite 85h | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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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 | 8 | Both headphones have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra Elite 85h | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off | - |
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CABLE | Jabra Elite 85h | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm |
USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Jabra Elite 85h | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Features | - | Touch control | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
Sensors | On-ear detection | - | |
Additional Functions | SmartSound | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra Elite 85h | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 41 hour(s) | 32 hour(s) | Jabra Elite 85h lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5. |
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 24 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 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 | - |
CONNECTIONS | Jabra Elite 85h | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) USB (24 pin USB-C) |
USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Jabra Elite 85h | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | |
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Compliant Standards | IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH | JEITA | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |