JBL Free X vs. Jabra Elite 85t

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL Free X and Jabra Elite 85t. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL Free X vs. Jabra Elite 85t Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Free X 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 99 g 7 g Jabra Elite 85t are lighter than JBL Free X 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 Black Copper black | Titanium black | Black | Grey | Gold beige
Body Material - Polycarbonate, silicone rubber, PC/ABS
Protection - Wind protection, IPX4
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL Free X Jabra Elite 85t
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.1 Jabra Elite 85t have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Free X.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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
Sound Effects - HD Voice
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz JBL Free X offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 85t.
Diaphragm 5.6 mm 12 mm Jabra Elite 85t have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free X.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 85t have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Voice guidance
MICROPHONE JBL Free X Jabra Elite 85t
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Free X Jabra Elite 85t
Controls - Volume, answer/end, HearThrough
CABLE JBL Free X Jabra Elite 85t
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 30 cm
FEATURES JBL Free X Jabra Elite 85t
Features True wireless -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Communications Technology - Bluetooth Low Energy (LE)
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Additional Functions - DSP
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Free X Jabra Elite 85t
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Jabra Elite 85t lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free X.
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) JBL Free X recharge faster than JBL Free X.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK JBL Free X Jabra Elite 85t
Modulation Type GFSK, 8-DPSK, DQPSK -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
OTHERS JBL Free X Jabra Elite 85t
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, 2 pairs of ear sleeves (medium, large) 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 - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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