Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. Jabra Elite 85h

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) 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

Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. Jabra Elite 85h Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Jabra Elite 85h
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series HD 500 -
Height - 22.5 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 8.2 cm
Weight - 296 g
Colour Silver Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black
Body Material - Steel, PC/ABS
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Headband Material - Leatherette
Protection - Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, water-resistant
Recommended Use Home audio Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Jabra Elite 85h
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Foldable - Yes Jabra Elite 85h can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - 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
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 85h.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Impedance 50 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 85h have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Jabra Elite 85h
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 85h microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 13 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Jabra Elite 85h
Controls - Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Jabra Elite 85h
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) 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 Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Jabra Elite 85h
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 41 hour(s)
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
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Jabra Elite 85h
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Jabra Elite 85h
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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