Jabra Elite 85t vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Jabra Elite 85t and Sony WF-1000XM5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra Elite 85t vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.31 cm -
Width 1.9 cm -
Depth 1.62 cm -
Weight 7 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 1.9 cm x 1.62 cm x 2.31 cm / 7 g
Charging case: 4.11 cm x 6.48 cm x 2.85 cm / 45.1 g
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Copper black | Titanium black | Black | Grey | Gold beige Black | Silver
Body Material Polycarbonate, silicone rubber, PC/ABS -
Protection Wind protection, IPX4 Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra Elite 85t.
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), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Advanced ANC Multi Noise Sensor technology
Noise Isolating Yes - Jabra Elite 85t are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects HD Voice Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 85t.
Diaphragm 12 mm 8.4 mm Jabra Elite 85t have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Jabra Elite 85t have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Voice guidance Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Microphones Included 6 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume, answer/end, HearThrough -
CABLE Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 30 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Communications Technology Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) -
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
Additional Functions DSP -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 85t.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 25 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (using earbuds): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 19.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 31 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (using earbuds): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Standby: up to 180 days
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Standby Time 180 days -
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Jabra Elite 85t Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone -
Compliant Standards FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, Qi, ISED IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration -
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