Jabra Elite 85h vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 85h and Sony WH-CH520. 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. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 85h Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 22.5 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 8.2 cm -
Weight 296 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Jabra Elite 85h headphones.
Colour Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material Steel, PC/ABS Recycled plastic
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-CH520
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Ear Cups Type - Closed
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 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC 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
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 10 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Jabra Elite 85h offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Jabra Elite 85h have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 2 Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 85h Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in 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 Sony WH-CH520
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Jabra Elite 85h Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Jabra Elite 85h Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors On-ear detection -
Additional Functions SmartSound -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 85h Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 41 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 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
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jabra Elite 85h recharge faster than Jabra Elite 85h.
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite 85h Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Jabra Elite 85h Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable -
Compliant Standards IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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