JBL E500BT vs. Jabra Elite 85h

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL E500BT 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

JBL E500BT vs. Jabra Elite 85h Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL E500BT Jabra Elite 85h
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 22.5 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 8.2 cm
Weight 231.6 g 296 g JBL E500BT are lighter than JBL E500BT headphones.
Colour Black Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black
Body Material - Steel, PC/ABS
Earpad Material Leather 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
SOUND QUALITY JBL E500BT Jabra Elite 85h
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Jabra Elite 85h have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL E500BT.
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 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 Signature Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Jabra Elite 85h offer a larger frequency range than JBL E500BT.
Sensitivity 96 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 111 dB -
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm JBL E500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 85h.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 85h have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
MICROPHONE JBL E500BT Jabra Elite 85h
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 85h microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 13 - 8000 Hz
Sensitivity -42 dB -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL JBL E500BT Jabra Elite 85h
Controls - Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off
CABLE JBL E500BT Jabra Elite 85h
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - anti tangle - L shaped Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
FEATURES JBL E500BT 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 JBL E500BT Jabra Elite 85h
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 610 mAh -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 41 hour(s) Jabra Elite 85h lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL E500BT.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
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
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) JBL E500BT recharge faster than JBL E500BT.
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS JBL E500BT Jabra Elite 85h
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS JBL E500BT Jabra Elite 85h
Included Accessories Charging cable Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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