Nokia BH-501 vs. Jabra Elite 85t

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Nokia BH-501 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

Nokia BH-501 vs. Jabra Elite 85t Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nokia BH-501 Jabra Elite 85t
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.7 cm 2.31 cm
Width 2.4 cm 1.9 cm
Depth 1.9 cm 1.62 cm
Weight 16 g 7 g Jabra Elite 85t are lighter than Nokia BH-501 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 | Black, silver Copper black | Titanium black | Black | Grey | Gold beige
Body Material - Polycarbonate, silicone rubber, PC/ABS
Protection Waterproof, dust-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 Nokia BH-501 Jabra Elite 85t
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Foldable Yes - Nokia BH-501 can be folded.
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 Nokia BH-501.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 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.
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm 12 mm Jabra Elite 85t have a thicker diaphragm than Nokia BH-501.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 85t have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Voice guidance
MICROPHONE Nokia BH-501 Jabra Elite 85t
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity -11 dB -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Nokia BH-501 Jabra Elite 85t
Controls Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call Volume, answer/end, HearThrough
CABLE Nokia BH-501 Jabra Elite 85t
Cable Type Micro-USB cable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 30 cm
FEATURES Nokia BH-501 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 Nokia BH-501 Jabra Elite 85t
Battery Type 1 x headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 260 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Nokia BH-501 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 144 hours 180 days Jabra Elite 85t have longer standby time than Nokia BH-501.
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Nokia BH-501 recharge faster than Nokia BH-501.
Auto On/Off - Yes
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Nokia BH-501 Jabra Elite 85t
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Nokia BH-501 Jabra Elite 85t
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) -
OTHERS Nokia BH-501 Jabra Elite 85t
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 x fit earbuds 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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