Jabra HALO SMART vs. Jabra Elite 85t

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra HALO SMART and Jabra Elite 85t. 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 HALO SMART vs. Jabra Elite 85t Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra HALO SMART Jabra Elite 85t
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 14.1 cm 2.31 cm
Width 14.1 cm 1.9 cm
Depth 3.5 cm 1.62 cm
Weight 38 g 7 g Jabra Elite 85t are lighter than Jabra HALO SMART headphones.
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
Colour Blue | Black | Red Copper black | Titanium black | Black | Grey | Gold beige
Body Material - Polycarbonate, silicone rubber, PC/ABS
Protection Wind protection, water-resistant Wind protection, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra HALO SMART Jabra Elite 85t
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.1 Jabra Elite 85t have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra HALO SMART.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 85t are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Advanced ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 85t are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - HD Voice
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 8 mW -
Sensitivity 97 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 10 mm 12 mm Jabra Elite 85t have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra HALO SMART.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 2 Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet -
Features Voice guidance Voice guidance
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra HALO SMART Jabra Elite 85t
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 200 - 6300 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Jabra Elite 85t offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra HALO SMART.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 200 - 6300 Hz -
Sensitivity -42 dB -
Microphones Included 1 6 Jabra Elite 85t have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra HALO SMART Jabra Elite 85t
Controls Volume control, play/pause button, answer/end, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant Volume, answer/end, HearThrough
CABLE Jabra HALO SMART Jabra Elite 85t
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable - 31 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 30 cm
FEATURES Jabra HALO SMART Jabra Elite 85t
Features Vibrating call alert -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Communications Technology - Bluetooth Low Energy (LE)
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now Siri, Google Assistant
Additional Functions - DSP
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra HALO SMART Jabra Elite 85t
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 230 mAh -
Battery Life 17 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Jabra HALO SMART 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
Standby Time 528 hours 180 days Jabra Elite 85t have longer standby time than Jabra HALO SMART.
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jabra HALO SMART recharge faster than Jabra HALO SMART.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Jabra HALO SMART Jabra Elite 85t
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Jabra HALO SMART Jabra Elite 85t
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) -
OTHERS Jabra HALO SMART Jabra Elite 85t
Included Accessories 3 pairs of EarGels 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards GOST, IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, IP54 FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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