Jaybird RUN XT vs. Jabra Elite 85t

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Jaybird RUN XT and Jabra Elite 85t. 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

Jaybird RUN XT vs. Jabra Elite 85t Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 85t
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 Earbud: 1.43 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.95 cm / 6.83 g
Charging case: 7.7 cm x 4.3 cm x 4 cm / 56.6 g
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 Black, Flash | Grey, storm Copper black | Titanium black | Black | Grey | Gold beige
Body Material - Polycarbonate, silicone rubber, PC/ABS
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7 Wind protection, IPX4
Design Sports -
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 Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 85t
Headphones Form Factor In-ear 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 Jaybird RUN XT.
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), 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) HD Voice
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <5% -
Sensitivity 103 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 6 mm 12 mm Jabra Elite 85t have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird RUN XT.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 85t have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Voice guidance
MICROPHONE Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 85t
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 85t
Controls Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, pair mode, voice assistant Volume, answer/end, HearThrough
CABLE Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 85t
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 30 cm
FEATURES Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 85t
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Communications Technology - Bluetooth Low Energy (LE)
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Additional Functions - DSP
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 85t
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 80 mAh -
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Jabra Elite 85t lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird RUN XT.
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 - 180 days
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jaybird RUN XT recharge faster than Jaybird RUN XT.
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 85t
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 pairs of EarFins, 2 pairs of round ear tips (small, medium), 2 pairs of oval ear tips (small, medium) 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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