Jabra HALO2 vs. Jabra Elite 85h

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra HALO2 and Jabra Elite 85h. 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 HALO2 vs. Jabra Elite 85h Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra HALO2 Jabra Elite 85h
Product Type Headset - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 19 cm 22.5 cm
Width 13.6 cm 19.5 cm
Depth 4.5 cm 8.2 cm
Weight 80 g 296 g Jabra HALO2 are lighter than Jabra HALO2 headphones.
Colour Black | White Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black
Body Material Polycarbonate, TPE, PC/ABS, polybutylene terephthalate, Polyoxymethylene (POM), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Steel, PC/ABS
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Headband Material - Leatherette
Protection - Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra HALO2 Jabra Elite 85h
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Jabra Elite 85h have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra HALO2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP) 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Blackout Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Power Bass, virtual surround sound -
Frequency Response - 10 - 20000 Hz
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Jabra Elite 85h have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra HALO2.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 2 Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
MICROPHONE Jabra HALO2 Jabra Elite 85h
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 85h microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 13 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity 14 dB SLR -
Microphones Included 2 8 Jabra Elite 85h have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra HALO2 Jabra Elite 85h
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, next/previous track, redial Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off
CABLE Jabra HALO2 Jabra Elite 85h
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Jabra HALO2 Jabra Elite 85h
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - On-ear detection
Additional Functions - SmartSound
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra HALO2 Jabra Elite 85h
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 41 hour(s) Jabra Elite 85h lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra HALO2.
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
Standby Time 312 hours -
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) -
Charging Time 2 hours 2.5 hour(s) Jabra HALO2 recharge faster than Jabra HALO2.
Auto On/Off - Yes
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Jabra HALO2 Jabra Elite 85h
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Jabra HALO2 Jabra Elite 85h
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Jabra HALO2 Jabra Elite 85h
Included Accessories AC power adaptor, USB charging cable Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards WEEE IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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