Sony WI-1000X vs. Jabra Elite 85t

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Jabra Elite 85t. 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

Sony WI-1000X vs. Jabra Elite 85t Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite 85t
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 2.31 cm
Width - 1.9 cm
Depth - 1.62 cm
Weight 71 g 7 g Jabra Elite 85t are lighter than Sony WI-1000X 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 | Gold Copper black | Titanium black | Black | Grey | Gold beige
Body Material - Polycarbonate, silicone rubber, PC/ABS
Protection - 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.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite 85t
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic -
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 Sony WI-1000X.
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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) Advanced ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 85t are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX HD Voice
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 85t.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm 12 mm Jabra Elite 85t have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 85t have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Voice guidance
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite 85t
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Jabra Elite 85t offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WI-1000X.
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite 85t
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, answer/end, HearThrough
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite 85t
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite 85t
Features Vibrating call alert -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Communications Technology - Bluetooth Low Energy (LE)
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant
Additional Functions - DSP
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite 85t
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 85t.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
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 100 hours 180 days Jabra Elite 85t have longer standby time than Sony WI-1000X.
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jabra Elite 85t recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite 85t
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite 85t
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
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OTHERS Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite 85t
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case
Compatibility iPhone, 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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