Hey I hope you can help. Please can you do a video of the top 5 earphones that are best in comfort / fit. I appreciate this may be subjective as earshapes and sizes vary. However I'm sure this is the most important thing people look at. I have just brought the buds live but not enjoying the fit (I've tried the other eartips provided) and thinking of returning these in favour of the XM3's are bose. Which one do you think I should go for?
Hey mike I have a really big question and if anyone else wants to give there opinion, I'm going to get a new phone and there us 3 main phones I'm looking at the (normal s20) (s20 plus) (note 20 ultra) and for anyone giving an answer there is a big deal so the note only cost 900 and the s20's cost 600-700 American dollars. I have been looking at getting an upgrade for 2 months and I just dont know what to get, I'm like the note 20 ultra, but I just dont want it to be over powering. And mike if you are reading this I love your videos, I actually got the sony Wf-1000xm3 and they where worth it, and I really just want to hear some other peoples opinion so plz just give me a comment and tell me your opinion. 😄👍👍👍
@@irfanpatel98 if you are going for earbuds I would suggest sony. And if you are going to go for a headset bose has a better sound but the m4 songs are much more comfortable 👌. Hoped this helps you. 😀
@@JJMONEY366 hey there. I was in the same boat as you not so long ago so I can offer you some sound advice. The S20 & S20+ are the same phones (apart from a few subtle differences - slightly better camera & 5g) the main noticeable differences is the screen size 6.1 vs 6.7 inches, so if you are someone that prefers a bigger screen then go for this one. The Note 20 ultra on the other hand is a very large phone 6.9 inches with a boxy design, again slightly better screen, camera than the S20+ and the main difference is the inclusion of the S Pen. I ended up buying the Note 20 Ultra, however there are times I wished I got the S20+ and saved 💰! The S pen has come in use many times already so I am happy with the purchase but the price was considerably higher than the S20+. Hope this helps.
I just got a pair of these, they're great! As a totally blind person, I love the fact that they have buttons, not touch controls. They're such a tiny pair of earbuds, I almost dropped one of them on the treadmill, luckily the treadmill wasn't moving, lol. Anyway, I need to remember the hear through feature, if I keep taking one earbud out each time someone wants to talk to me, that's an accident waiting to happen, Lol. Also, love the multi pairing feature,☺️ great in depth video review, keep up the great work.
if you could test the mic/ call quality indoor and outdoor with some background/environment noise, i think it woulf be beneficial to hear and see both. great job on all the reviews, appreciate ya doing it and taking the time
I am pretty satisfied with my 75s active and don't think to split to 85s since they are bigger and have just a few minor changes. Didn't have any issue with 75s even without ANC recently introduced. Love their bases, size, weight - everything. Don't care of the wire charging - it's not a bis deal
my active 75ts right earbuds audio went really quiet like a whisper, but jabra gave me a code for 100% off for a new pair so I just went with the 85t :D
these just arrived and I've been using them all week. They are great earbuds from Jabra, I feel they are better than the Jabra Elite Active 75t, Elite 75t, and Elite Active 65t. The ANC is great, the call quality is great, and the multi-pair is awesome only con I have with these is the fit is a little different. I feel it does not fit my ear as well as the others. I'm hoping there is a slight change with Elite Active 85t. Great review as always Mike, I appreciate and respect your opinions more than others!
In my opinion all manufactures should prioritise on fit / comfort over anything else. I have just brought the buds live and its hurting my ears, and in my opinion no matter how good the features / sound quality, I'm going to have to return them!!! From the research I have done it appears Bose are the king of comfort so I may have to try them..
Back in the day headsets for your phone that had great sound were played louder to hear a decent bass. The disadvantage was the inability to hear what was going on around you! So we had a habit of using one earbud while the other hung down so we could hear the surrounding sound or at work to hear conversations and still hear our music. With wireless earbuds the seals were much better. Which meant less volume but we still couldn’t hear our environment. Thus we wanted to use one earbud while out or at work. Now we have hearthrough(transparency) so we can enjoy the stereo and still know what’s going on. I enjoy hearing my phone conversations in both ears. Less asking someone to repeat themselves during the conversation. So I’m one of the many who couldn’t care less about using one earbud. I don’t work out more than 5 hours a day. I don’t listen to music 24 hours a day. And when I receive calls I’d rather have the conversation in both ears like it would be if we were having a conversation face to face. Forgive my rant but it gets old hearing that same complaint because many of us don’t care😁
@@rolwest I’m a bassist. If you can’t hear the nuances of an instrument it’s not being produced properly. That’s also the reason I like my Momentum TW2s
85t harder to remove from the case, stuck out of and did not fit my ears as well, and did not seem to sound as good as my 75t. As to comfort, 85t comfortable at first, then not so much, whereas the 75t has become very comfortable. So I exchanged back to the 75t, and felt lucky to find buds that fit, are unobtrusive, and stay secure.
I had a great experience with these earbuds, and I still am, it has superior audio quality and a good fit. I love these earbuds and still recommend them to people, but unfortunately I do want to share 2 negative points I experienced with these earbuds. - I realized today that apparently the Elite 85t (mine atleast) has a weak spot for surrounding electricity. To me it's hard to believe something like this can happen but I easily confirmed it with my earbuds. My left earbud had serious audio cracks 3 times up to now: twice on a simple electric busride, once when I turned the light switches on and off at home (which was a very clear confirmation). I own these earbuds for 6 months now, I'm very surprised this could happen. Comparing this with the Jabra Elite 65t, which I've been using for 5 years and it still works very well, this was a shock. Which brings me to my second slightly negative experience. - This is a "complaint" just for the people who plan on cycling or skydiving with these earbuds. I've cycled a lot with Jabra earbuds, around 500 hours I think, and comparing the Elite 85t with the cheap Elite 65t, these earbuds definitely don't have a sublime design as the Elite 65t. While the disturbance of the wind seaping into the microphone holes is very small, it is there. If people plan on doing an activity with wind in your ears I definitely recommend the design of the Elite 65t. Let's put the air tightness on a scale, if the 65t was a 10/10 then I would give the 85t a 8/10.
Bought these spur of the moment after some very quick review checks. Very very satisfied. Using them in the office for music and calls and my 1km walk from the car to the office and vv. Love the fact I can just throw em on the wireless charger at home or the office and they are always ready. Music sound for my amateur ears is excellent and so far absolutely no complaints during calls. Total win in my book , especially since I'm coming from wired AKGs.
Mike, I pass that location every day and live 5 minutes up the road :) Had no idea you r local :) As always great review. I have 75 but thinking about switching especially for wireless charging.
Hey man, thanks for the video. I also wanted to thank you because of your other video on the Jabra 75t, I actually just picked up a pair and love them!! They sound fantastic! 🤙
I picked up the wireless case version of the Active 75t from Costco for $149 when they were having a 3 or 4 day sale a couple of weeks ago. It was too good to pass up. Amazon had the same deal a few weeks ago.
@@deathswaitingroom9841 I have the 75T's as well and don't plan to "upgrade". I don't need slightly better ANC and a wireless charging case (already have the wireless case for the 75T) and I really dislike that the 85t is bigger.
I definitely thought about getting the 85t's. I loved my active 65t's, and jabra always does so much right with their earbuds. The master slave pairing killed them for me though. I can't believe Jabra is still using that setup. They promised to remove it on the 75t's... But never followed through
This is the thing that’s annoying for me. I have 65t’s but they’re starting to die… was hoping for them to get rid of the master/slave system too. Beyond that they are great.
EXACTLY! CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROMISED ME BUT NEVER DELIVERED... THE JABRA 3 AND 4'S ARE ACTUAL USER FRIENDLY BUDS WHERE YOU CAN CHARGE ONE WHILE LISTENING TO THE OTHER. Allot of times it's a safety issue when you can't have an open ear
All my adds are full of these Jabra earbuds was thinking of picking up a set of these to review. I'm not sure if I need ANC or not and I'm with you the wing tip really helps. Great review.
Let's be clear about AptX... It's a 32 (!!) year old codec made by Qualcomm with a bitrate of 352kb/s @ 16bit 44.1Khz. The typical bitrate for the mandatory SBC codec is 328kb/s at the same sample rate, not a very big difference. Actually SBC supports much higher bitrates but that is seldom used. AptX have slight advantage in latency, but not much. Both codecs produce good quality but both have it's quirks. The AptX have fixed profiles which means you always know what you get, SBC on the other hand have many adjustments and does not have hard-coded profiles. So SBC is definitely not a deal breaker. AptX have become a bit of a buzz word or marketing thing lately.
I bought a pair of these last week. Right earbud didn't work from the off so was sent a replacement the following day. Guess what exactly the same issue 😂 so had to send them back too. Bought the elite 7 Pro in the end and no issues
Yep. No go for me. I use earbuds like this in bed while laying on my side to go to sleep listening to audiobooks, among other single bud use cases. I liked the mic quality and was thinking about looking into these until I realized the limitation on single bud listening.
Bro believe me when I say u should b the first to do this cuz they brand new and they amazing bro, I got over 60 earbuds so Trust me when I say these r top of the line... JBL RELFECT MINI W ANC AND APP TO CUSTOMIZE
Great review Mike. I have the 65t for years now, and still use when wanting less bulk. I know it's unfair, I use the bose 700's for calls and ANC. How would the 85's compare?
Great review Mike. You presented a balanced, thorough and detailed overview. Thank you. Well done. I've subscribed and look forward to more vids. Cheers.
Hey, i love your review of this jabra elite 85t, but the problem with the music stopping bothers me, have they updated the firmware or you found any solution to this ?. I would love to buy them but i want to be sure my music won't stop. Thanks for your time and good videos
Yeah...I still love them, but whenever it starts hissing, I'm very disappointed. It's not enough to get rid of them, but it's definitely noticeable. Luckily it's only on certain media, idk why.
@@janespindy glad it's not just me, on my 85t's, I notice the left ear hiss with audiobooks or spoken media more than with music. Yes, it's noticeable, but I'll take it over loud noises going on around me any day, no question.☺️
I like you overall review. I like to see the windy condition test aswell. I am using 75T when it is windy outside it catches a lot of noise even during call which makes me sad about
4:21 I really found it a great feature, But my Active 65t connectivity slowed down significantly after 2 years of use especially when paired to two devices . I don’t know, it might be the Firmware updates or the App updates or iOS updates causing this.
Bose QC’s ANC is the real king, the 85t have good clear highs and lows, but lose out on bass in comparison to the new Bose, which also have really great clarity in highs and lows. Setting aside fit and looks, the 85t feature a little better battery life as well as charge cycles, so that’s a definite plus, but all in all, the sound quality is definitely not as good as the Bose QC earbuds. Jabra 85t: - 8/10 Bose QC: - 9/10 Side note. If anyone is ever looking for budget earbuds that are under $100, I highly recommend JLab Signature Earbuds. They feature quick 3 mode sound switching, 6 hours + 24 hours (case). Separate pairing (can use one at a time, other can charge) all touch control and case already has usb attached to it. Retails under $60. Cheaper build, but absolutely worth every penny and then some.
I can’t able to get the jabra + app to work, after choosing jabra elite 85t, pair button will show up when I click on it “select an accessory” will show up, I’m stuck in this step, can someone help me to fix this problem? Thank you 😊
My 65Ts have been having an issue with the left bud cutting out and crackling. Fortunately, I'm just within the warranty period and when I reported it to Jabra, they offered a replacement.
@@MikeOBrienMedia is there any other earphones that have better microphone. I'm currently using sony's xm3 and the call experience is not really convenient due to the microphone
Love your reviews mike! I had my jabra 65t for a while and lost one of the earbuds the other day!! I went and bought the Sennheiser MTW2 yesterday but im not really blown away considering the pice. Latency is horrible, connection issues and all. Do u think i should return it and get this jabra 85t?
Great review Mike, lot of contrast to several other reviewers once again highlighting the nightmare world of bud reviews 😁. Many have slatted the ANC as good but not great and also waxed on about the all day comfort. I am going to have to try a pair but I may wait a couple months and see if an active version come out. I had dismissed these but you are one of the small number of reviewers on CZcams I place store by, so as I said I’ll be taking a look.
That's how you know it is an authentic review :) Everything in this video is purely based on my own testing. Hopefully I don't lead you wrong! I honestly love these earbuds (but as I mentioned, the sound quality is nowhere near that of the Sennheiser MTW2 buds)
hi , i just bought it a couple weeks ago. 1st thing i noticed is when anc mode is on, there is low frequency noise humming. which i dont have this issue with sony wf1000xm4. and when u left the earbuds in case for 2-3 days and take it out connect to phone the battery shown 90% plus. not 100%. is my unit defective? or its normal? thanks
That a joke? Jabra's ANC better than a Bose ANC audio device? I don't have the Jabra but I do have both the Bose QC Earbuds and the Sennheiser Momentum TW 2 with latest firmware update. You are right that the Sennheiser can reduce low frequency noise and not so much mid and highs. But the fact that you say the Sennheiser is better in ANC than the Bose shows that your judgement about the Jabra is probably also wrong. Even my 10 year old Bose QC20 in ears are significantly better in ANC than the Sennheiser. The Bose are uncontested when it comes to ANC to this date. The difference is like night and day.
Cant get any size to fit my ear perfectly, wich they did with the 75t’s active, however they fit without that feeling that they are stuck in the ear, if you know what i mean 🤔
Awesome ... thanks Mike ... you answered the question I was waiting for ... which is the earbuds still cant work independently one connects to the other ...
Just picked up a pair of these and like the sound a lot, they stay in my ears ok but can feel loose at times, I'll just take a few days to get used to them as with any new buds of phones. One other thing their to slick I really don't know what the problem is with the makers of buds don't get with the slippery problem.
I just bought these. I'm mad I can't use either ear alone. That's a big issue for me. I'm trying to overlook it but at work I only have one in and then when that one dies I switch. And now I can't do it and I paid 200 bucks for it. Not happy about it
Hi I'm curious I got the Jabra Elite 65t and the company said that this don't got ANC even if I think they do got ANC so anyway I know the product you show got ANC and I wanna know does this got Magnet? So if you do a shake test for example and I think it strange because the case and earbuds are nearly the same like the Jabra Elite 65t so tell me is the 85t got magnet? And am I right that this is the newest Jabra?
The one problem I had with the 65t was constant dropping of the left earbud. It was a common problem with 65T since it has a slave/master connection between the two buds. If they stay connected as well as most other earbuds, I guess I can live with a few cutouts. Any feedback from anyone would be helpful.
I'm looking forward to watching a full comparison between the Bose QC Buds, Sennheiser MT2 and Jabra 85t. Someone reported a change of sound in the Jabra whether you are using ANC or not. In particular it is said that the sound is more compressed with ANC on. Have you experienced that? Then, it is usually said that the Bose QC Buds have the best ANC. Is it not true? Finally, If I like electronic-instrumental music, jazz and R&B would you suggest me The Jabra 58t, the Sennheiser MT 2 or the Bose QC Earbuds?
Hi Mike. Great review. Very helpful. You mentioned multi device capability. But do you know whether this Jabra 85t can connect with Windows PC for Zoom calls as well as Apple iPhone/iPad?
wow this video is making me thinking on upgrading my 75t's which are very good ones. The only concern that I have with the 75t's is that I need to change my Garmin Fenix 6 watch to my right hand when I go running or walking as they are master/slave, so the right bud needs a direct line with the paired device
Now I’m conflicted on whether to buy the latest&greatest (85t) but boring color, or buy the Elite Active 75ts with the pretty mint color, less advanced ANC but reasonable price. As always, your reviews are super comprehensive Mike! 👍
Do yourself a favor and get the elite or active 4's .... Sound is superior to air pods and you can listen to either bud while charging.,.. Also killer anc
Can you DISABLE the active noise canceling? I want to use them in music lessons and the AirPods always adjust my volume. I want a pair that allow for that to be switched off. Are these them?!
Hi & thanks for your shared experience of the 85T. Will you do more experiences with other earphones and will you tell us what you'll think about trying more than 1 pair of earbuds ?
can i use them independently for phone calls? for example can i use the left one until the battery runs out and switch to the right one while the left is charging? again just for phone calls thanks.
I have been using the new Jabra Elite 85T for 4 days now. After the tests on the first day sitting I was actually excited about the headphones. The following days I used them in my daily life: walking, cooking, vacuuming etc. Here came the let-off: The left earbud loses the connection during movement, which is unpleasant to hear, sometimes even as long as the music/podcast is stopped. Worst of all was cooking with over 10(!) lost connections in just one hour. Can someone replicate such a thing or is the left headphone in my case simply broken? Thanks for Response!
I tried Bose oval earpiece n it just will not stay in my ears no matter wat size tip, ended up going for sony xm3 and xm4. One for home, one for work. At least sonys tips stay in ear
Volume control is weird. You have to press it for a second to turn it up or down. That's hard while running or catching a beat. Is there a way to just tap it once to adjust the volume?
Thank you for the video but I don't speak english so... I just bought it but I can't connect them in multi-point (to two devices at the same time. Mac Book Pro and iPhone for example). How to do ?
@@Kubyy some people use one earbud alone frequently. I've had the Earbuds for over a year and I've probably only used the left earbud a handful of times because I listen mainly to podcasts and audio books while doing other things. I like to have one ear free, even with the hearthrough function. Because only the right earbud can be used in isolation its the only one I've used mainly. I'd like to use each 50% of the time.
How is the quality of the pass through? AirPods Pro sounds like you’re not wearing buds at all. It’s great. Galaxy Buds + sounds really tinny for the pass through. How’s this?
@Mike O'Brien - I bought the Jabra Elite 85T after watching your review. But I have been very disappointed with this product. The fit is awful. The earbud just does not stay on the ear. I tried with the different eargels too. I could not use it in an online meeting either. The other participants could not hear me clearly. Jabra's customer service is also quite bad. I hope your review was a honest one and not a paid product endorsement.
I’m looking for a good pair of air buds that play loud music with great quality and ANC. I love to listen heavy metal songs and classical music, can you give a a good recommendation? 🙂
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Hey I hope you can help. Please can you do a video of the top 5 earphones that are best in comfort / fit. I appreciate this may be subjective as earshapes and sizes vary. However I'm sure this is the most important thing people look at. I have just brought the buds live but not enjoying the fit (I've tried the other eartips provided) and thinking of returning these in favour of the XM3's are bose. Which one do you think I should go for?
Hey mike I have a really big question and if anyone else wants to give there opinion, I'm going to get a new phone and there us 3 main phones I'm looking at the (normal s20) (s20 plus) (note 20 ultra) and for anyone giving an answer there is a big deal so the note only cost 900 and the s20's cost 600-700 American dollars. I have been looking at getting an upgrade for 2 months and I just dont know what to get, I'm like the note 20 ultra, but I just dont want it to be over powering. And mike if you are reading this I love your videos, I actually got the sony Wf-1000xm3 and they where worth it, and I really just want to hear some other peoples opinion so plz just give me a comment and tell me your opinion. 😄👍👍👍
@@irfanpatel98 if you are going for earbuds I would suggest sony. And if you are going to go for a headset bose has a better sound but the m4 songs are much more comfortable 👌. Hoped this helps you. 😀
@@JJMONEY366 hey there. I was in the same boat as you not so long ago so I can offer you some sound advice. The S20 & S20+ are the same phones (apart from a few subtle differences - slightly better camera & 5g) the main noticeable differences is the screen size 6.1 vs 6.7 inches, so if you are someone that prefers a bigger screen then go for this one. The Note 20 ultra on the other hand is a very large phone 6.9 inches with a boxy design, again slightly better screen, camera than the S20+ and the main difference is the inclusion of the S Pen. I ended up buying the Note 20 Ultra, however there are times I wished I got the S20+ and saved 💰! The S pen has come in use many times already so I am happy with the purchase but the price was considerably higher than the S20+. Hope this helps.
@@JJMONEY366 and by the way are the wf xm3's comfortable for prolonged use?
I washed and dried my 75ts (not the active ones) by mistake in the case and they still worked perfectly and so did the case.
I did the exact same thing!
I was not so lucky
ye I did the same but the microphone stopped working
dropped mine in the toilet and it broke mine. I dd\id try the bag of rice but maybe I should have tried the dryer
Good to know
I just got a pair of these, they're great! As a totally blind person, I love the fact that they have buttons, not touch controls. They're such a tiny pair of earbuds, I almost dropped one of them on the treadmill, luckily the treadmill wasn't moving, lol. Anyway, I need to remember the hear through feature, if I keep taking one earbud out each time someone wants to talk to me, that's an accident waiting to happen, Lol. Also, love the multi pairing feature,☺️ great in depth video review, keep up the great work.
How'd you write this if your total blind 🤔
if you could test the mic/ call quality indoor and outdoor with some background/environment noise, i think it woulf be beneficial to hear and see both. great job on all the reviews, appreciate ya doing it and taking the time
I am pretty satisfied with my 75s active and don't think to split to 85s since they are bigger and have just a few minor changes. Didn't have any issue with 75s even without ANC recently introduced. Love their bases, size, weight - everything. Don't care of the wire charging - it's not a bis deal
Yeah they are a solid choice for sure!
Which earbuds shuold i buy 85 t or 75 active
my active 75ts right earbuds audio went really quiet like a whisper, but jabra gave me a code for 100% off for a new pair so I just went with the 85t :D
these just arrived and I've been using them all week. They are great earbuds from Jabra, I feel they are better than the Jabra Elite Active 75t, Elite 75t, and Elite Active 65t. The ANC is great, the call quality is great, and the multi-pair is awesome only con I have with these is the fit is a little different. I feel it does not fit my ear as well as the others. I'm hoping there is a slight change with Elite Active 85t. Great review as always Mike, I appreciate and respect your opinions more than others!
In my opinion all manufactures should prioritise on fit / comfort over anything else. I have just brought the buds live and its hurting my ears, and in my opinion no matter how good the features / sound quality, I'm going to have to return them!!!
From the research I have done it appears Bose are the king of comfort so I may have to try them..
I love your reviews. Whenever I am looking for smart watches or wireless earbuds I always come to your channel.
Back in the day headsets for your phone that had great sound were played louder to hear a decent bass. The disadvantage was the inability to hear what was going on around you! So we had a habit of using one earbud while the other hung down so we could hear the surrounding sound or at work to hear conversations and still hear our music.
With wireless earbuds the seals were much better. Which meant less volume but we still couldn’t hear our environment. Thus we wanted to use one earbud while out or at work. Now we have hearthrough(transparency) so we can enjoy the stereo and still know what’s going on.
I enjoy hearing my phone conversations in both ears. Less asking someone to repeat themselves during the conversation. So I’m one of the many who couldn’t care less about using one earbud. I don’t work out more than 5 hours a day. I don’t listen to music 24 hours a day. And when I receive calls I’d rather have the conversation in both ears like it would be if we were having a conversation face to face.
Forgive my rant but it gets old hearing that same complaint because many of us don’t care😁
Can you really say bass is good
@@rolwest I’m a bassist. If you can’t hear the nuances of an instrument it’s not being produced properly. That’s also the reason I like my Momentum TW2s
85t harder to remove from the case, stuck out of and did not fit my ears as well, and did not seem to sound as good as my 75t. As to comfort, 85t comfortable at first, then not so much, whereas the 75t has become very comfortable. So I exchanged back to the 75t, and felt lucky to find buds that fit, are unobtrusive, and stay secure.
i just bought a pair, overall good pair of earbuds for lots of different things, great review, keep it up 👍
I had a great experience with these earbuds, and I still am, it has superior audio quality and a good fit. I love these earbuds and still recommend them to people, but unfortunately I do want to share 2 negative points I experienced with these earbuds.
- I realized today that apparently the Elite 85t (mine atleast) has a weak spot for surrounding electricity. To me it's hard to believe something like this can happen but I easily confirmed it with my earbuds. My left earbud had serious audio cracks 3 times up to now: twice on a simple electric busride, once when I turned the light switches on and off at home (which was a very clear confirmation). I own these earbuds for 6 months now, I'm very surprised this could happen. Comparing this with the Jabra Elite 65t, which I've been using for 5 years and it still works very well, this was a shock. Which brings me to my second slightly negative experience.
- This is a "complaint" just for the people who plan on cycling or skydiving with these earbuds. I've cycled a lot with Jabra earbuds, around 500 hours I think, and comparing the Elite 85t with the cheap Elite 65t, these earbuds definitely don't have a sublime design as the Elite 65t. While the disturbance of the wind seaping into the microphone holes is very small, it is there. If people plan on doing an activity with wind in your ears I definitely recommend the design of the Elite 65t. Let's put the air tightness on a scale, if the 65t was a 10/10 then I would give the 85t a 8/10.
i've had electric noise with the jabra elite 65t since the start so that might be different for everyone
Really? That's interesting. I'm still using the 65t after 4 or 5 years, it likely has a playtime of +1000 hours and they still work great
Bought these spur of the moment after some very quick review checks. Very very satisfied. Using them in the office for music and calls and my 1km walk from the car to the office and vv. Love the fact I can just throw em on the wireless charger at home or the office and they are always ready. Music sound for my amateur ears is excellent and so far absolutely no complaints during calls. Total win in my book , especially since I'm coming from wired AKGs.
1 km walk to reach car
im happy to find u , ur amazing and very clear with describtions
Thanks for the positive feedback!
Could you do the ANC test with the 75t just as a comparison?
He has a video review of premium earbudsand one for mid-range earbuds, where he does the same test and the 75t are featured in both of them.
Mike, I pass that location every day and live 5 minutes up the road :) Had no idea you r local :) As always great review. I have 75 but thinking about switching especially for wireless charging.
Hey man, thanks for the video. I also wanted to thank you because of your other video on the Jabra 75t, I actually just picked up a pair and love them!! They sound fantastic! 🤙
great video! just FYI - for the 75Ts, they actually have the wireless charging case now. I bought one recently with it.
How much you pay for the wireless case?
@@nunoantonioalvesmartinsdes1766 I bought it together with the earbuds for 168+tax CAD
I picked up the wireless case version of the Active 75t from Costco for $149 when they were having a 3 or 4 day sale a couple of weeks ago. It was too good to pass up. Amazon had the same deal a few weeks ago.
Idk if i should upgrade i have the jabra 75t anyone recommend?
@@deathswaitingroom9841 I have the 75T's as well and don't plan to "upgrade".
I don't need slightly better ANC and a wireless charging case (already have the wireless case for the 75T) and I really dislike that the 85t is bigger.
Just found your channel. Enjoying your in-depth reviews, Mike! Thanks.
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!
I definitely thought about getting the 85t's. I loved my active 65t's, and jabra always does so much right with their earbuds. The master slave pairing killed them for me though. I can't believe Jabra is still using that setup. They promised to remove it on the 75t's... But never followed through
This is the thing that’s annoying for me. I have 65t’s but they’re starting to die… was hoping for them to get rid of the master/slave system too. Beyond that they are great.
EXACTLY! CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROMISED ME BUT NEVER DELIVERED... THE JABRA 3 AND 4'S ARE ACTUAL USER FRIENDLY BUDS WHERE YOU CAN CHARGE ONE WHILE LISTENING TO THE OTHER. Allot of times it's a safety issue when you can't have an open ear
All my adds are full of these Jabra earbuds was thinking of picking up a set of these to review. I'm not sure if I need ANC or not and I'm with you the wing tip really helps. Great review.
WOW this is the FIST review of them that isn't sponsored. finally :D
Let's be clear about AptX...
It's a 32 (!!) year old codec made by Qualcomm with a bitrate of 352kb/s @ 16bit 44.1Khz.
The typical bitrate for the mandatory SBC codec is 328kb/s at the same sample rate, not a very big difference. Actually SBC supports much higher bitrates but that is seldom used. AptX have slight advantage in latency, but not much. Both codecs produce good quality but both have it's quirks. The AptX have fixed profiles which means you always know what you get, SBC on the other hand have many adjustments and does not have hard-coded profiles. So SBC is definitely not a deal breaker. AptX have become a bit of a buzz word or marketing thing lately.
Savage!
I wish they were the same size as 75T. I’ll stick with 75T for another year. Maybe next year they’ll get it right.
I bought a pair of these last week.
Right earbud didn't work from the off so was sent a replacement the following day.
Guess what exactly the same issue 😂 so had to send them back too.
Bought the elite 7 Pro in the end and no issues
The fact that you can't use the buds independent of each other is ridiculous for this price point. That's a no for me. Great review as always!
Totally agree. That is among my top 3 features in any earbud. Ridiculous that it still doesnt support that. Passssssss!!!!!
Yep. No go for me. I use earbuds like this in bed while laying on my side to go to sleep listening to audiobooks, among other single bud use cases. I liked the mic quality and was thinking about looking into these until I realized the limitation on single bud listening.
Master Slave make multipoint connection possible
@@hz130 not sure the two are related, why do you say that?
Is it really that big of a deal that there is a no independent connection, I wouldn't mind for the quality of these
Wow what a great review, you speak clearly and demonstrated great knowledge of the product, thanks !
Wow! Quite some clear call quality they have! Thanks for your great review.
Wow, looks like I'm still sticking to 75T, since I much use it for music rather than talking and it's much smaller 😅
You're wrong, anc introduce the opposite frequency, high or low, to cancel the incoming noise
Bro believe me when I say u should b the first to do this cuz they brand new and they amazing bro, I got over 60 earbuds so Trust me when I say these r top of the line... JBL RELFECT MINI W ANC AND APP TO CUSTOMIZE
Great review Mike. I have the 65t for years now, and still use when wanting less bulk. I know it's unfair, I use the bose 700's for calls and ANC. How would the 85's compare?
Great review Mike. You presented a balanced, thorough and detailed overview. Thank you. Well done. I've subscribed and look forward to more vids. Cheers.
Hey, i love your review of this jabra elite 85t, but the problem with the music stopping bothers me, have they updated the firmware or you found any solution to this ?.
I would love to buy them but i want to be sure my music won't stop.
Thanks for your time and good videos
You are very thorough on your reviews. And you explain the items very well.. I am subscribing. Well done
Mike can we get a video on your top 10 TWS earbuds for the year (budget/high end/overall)?
Coming soon!
I wish I could love my 75t. The hiss in the left ear bud kills me
its because of the magnetic interference
Yeah...I still love them, but whenever it starts hissing, I'm very disappointed. It's not enough to get rid of them, but it's definitely noticeable. Luckily it's only on certain media, idk why.
I thought it just mine 😳
Is it still exist on 85t?I wanna buy 85t but I hope 85t hasen’t hiss
@@janespindy glad it's not just me, on my 85t's, I notice the left ear hiss with audiobooks or spoken media more than with music. Yes, it's noticeable, but I'll take it over loud noises going on around me any day, no question.☺️
Can you compare it with the senneheiser mtw2
And what of outgoing call quality? Any adjustments? Voice seems to be background to surroundings. Suggestions?
I like you overall review. I like to see the windy condition test aswell. I am using 75T when it is windy outside it catches a lot of noise even during call which makes me sad about
your videos are really good, but I'd like time stamps on them. keep making great content
4:21 I really found it a great feature, But my Active 65t connectivity slowed down significantly after 2 years of use especially when paired to two devices
. I don’t know, it might be the Firmware updates or the App updates or iOS updates causing this.
Oh,the mic quality is amazing,and the anc is much better,cool,this gonna be the next pair tws that i need,thx
Glad you liked the video! Enjoy your new earbuds!
Bose QC’s ANC is the real king, the 85t have good clear highs and lows, but lose out on bass in comparison to the new Bose, which also have really great clarity in highs and lows.
Setting aside fit and looks, the 85t feature a little better battery life as well as charge cycles, so that’s a definite plus, but all in all, the sound quality is definitely not as good as the Bose QC earbuds.
Jabra 85t: - 8/10
Bose QC: - 9/10
Side note. If anyone is ever looking for budget earbuds that are under $100, I highly recommend JLab Signature Earbuds. They feature quick 3 mode sound switching, 6 hours + 24 hours (case). Separate pairing (can use one at a time, other can charge) all touch control and case already has usb attached to it. Retails under $60. Cheaper build, but absolutely worth every penny and then some.
When are you going to publish the full comparison between Sennheiser MT2, Bose QC Earbuds and Jabra Elite 85t ?
I can’t able to get the jabra + app to work, after choosing jabra elite 85t, pair button will show up when I click on it “select an accessory” will show up, I’m stuck in this step, can someone help me to fix this problem? Thank you 😊
My 65Ts have been having an issue with the left bud cutting out and crackling. Fortunately, I'm just within the warranty period and when I reported it to Jabra, they offered a replacement.
The Most Comprehensive Review!!!Good
Thank you!
the voice audio quality on these is excellent
that mic test thou..... its damn crispy clear
Yeah it's really not bad!
@@MikeOBrienMedia is there any other earphones that have better microphone. I'm currently using sony's xm3 and the call experience is not really convenient due to the microphone
Love your reviews mike! I had my jabra 65t for a while and lost one of the earbuds the other day!! I went and bought the Sennheiser MTW2 yesterday but im not really blown away considering the pice. Latency is horrible, connection issues and all. Do u think i should return it and get this jabra 85t?
Ye
85t does not have the latency as it is using magnetic induction for the communication between the earbuds - so they will for sure be better :-)
11:34 Glad to see they fixed the case. The 65t case was almost impossible to open!
Great review Mike, lot of contrast to several other reviewers once again highlighting the nightmare world of bud reviews 😁. Many have slatted the ANC as good but not great and also waxed on about the all day comfort. I am going to have to try a pair but I may wait a couple months and see if an active version come out. I had dismissed these but you are one of the small number of reviewers on CZcams I place store by, so as I said I’ll be taking a look.
That's how you know it is an authentic review :)
Everything in this video is purely based on my own testing. Hopefully I don't lead you wrong! I honestly love these earbuds (but as I mentioned, the sound quality is nowhere near that of the Sennheiser MTW2 buds)
@@MikeOBrienMedia I love my Senns but I also love my Technics, keep swapping between them
wow the microphone sounds good! definitely getting rid of my airpod pros for this
The sony wh 1000xm4 is the king of anc though
hi , i just bought it a couple weeks ago.
1st thing i noticed is when anc mode is on, there is low frequency noise humming. which i dont have this issue with sony wf1000xm4.
and when u left the earbuds in case for 2-3 days and take it out connect to phone the battery shown 90% plus. not 100%.
is my unit defective? or its normal?
thanks
That a joke? Jabra's ANC better than a Bose ANC audio device? I don't have the Jabra but I do have both the Bose QC Earbuds and the Sennheiser Momentum TW 2 with latest firmware update. You are right that the Sennheiser can reduce low frequency noise and not so much mid and highs. But the fact that you say the Sennheiser is better in ANC than the Bose shows that your judgement about the Jabra is probably also wrong. Even my 10 year old Bose QC20 in ears are significantly better in ANC than the Sennheiser. The Bose are uncontested when it comes to ANC to this date. The difference is like night and day.
I shower with my Jabra Elite Active 75t from day one. Been doing this since the 65t...never no problems.
Jabra Strong💪🏾
/Bklyn👑
Don’t you wash your ear
@@wuphoenix5566 fr if I don't wash my ears, which I usually do in the shower, my ears will fill with wax quickly
Cant get any size to fit my ear perfectly, wich they did with the 75t’s active, however they fit without that feeling that they are stuck in the ear, if you know what i mean 🤔
The bass is the only reason I’d pick these up
Great review. Can these 85t's fast forward/rewind say in 30sec intervals? Do you know of any earbuds that allow this?
Great review! Have you tested the new Sony XM4? If so what are more comfortable? I'm torn between the 2
Awesome ... thanks Mike ... you answered the question I was waiting for ... which is the earbuds still cant work independently one connects to the other ...
Just picked up a pair of these and like the sound a lot, they stay in my ears ok but can feel loose at times, I'll just take a few days to get used to them as with any new buds of phones. One other thing their to slick I really don't know what the problem is with the makers of buds don't get with the slippery problem.
waiting when my order will come. Until - watching the reviews. Thanks for your video!
I just bought these. I'm mad I can't use either ear alone. That's a big issue for me. I'm trying to overlook it but at work I only have one in and then when that one dies I switch. And now I can't do it and I paid 200 bucks for it. Not happy about it
Hi I'm curious I got the Jabra Elite 65t and the company said that this don't got ANC even if I think they do got ANC so anyway I know the product you show got ANC and I wanna know does this got Magnet? So if you do a shake test for example and I think it strange because the case and earbuds are nearly the same like the Jabra Elite 65t so tell me is the 85t got magnet? And am I right that this is the newest Jabra?
The one problem I had with the 65t was constant dropping of the left earbud. It was a common problem with 65T since it has a slave/master connection between the two buds. If they stay connected as well as most other earbuds, I guess I can live with a few cutouts. Any feedback from anyone would be helpful.
I'm looking forward to watching a full comparison between the Bose QC Buds, Sennheiser MT2 and Jabra 85t. Someone reported a change of sound in the Jabra whether you are using ANC or not. In particular it is said that the sound is more compressed with ANC on. Have you experienced that? Then, it is usually said that the Bose QC Buds have the best ANC. Is it not true? Finally, If I like electronic-instrumental music, jazz and R&B would you suggest me The Jabra 58t, the Sennheiser MT 2 or the Bose QC Earbuds?
powerbeats pro or jabra elite 85t in terms of sound quality and call quality?
Apparently they discontinued these recently, they were the only earphones I liked, Out of dozens.
Hi Mike. Great review. Very helpful. You mentioned multi device capability. But do you know whether this Jabra 85t can connect with Windows PC for Zoom calls as well as Apple iPhone/iPad?
how is the bass beat quality? its really important for me do you think its great? thanks
wow this video is making me thinking on upgrading my 75t's which are very good ones. The only concern that I have with the 75t's is that I need to change my Garmin Fenix 6 watch to my right hand when I go running or walking as they are master/slave, so the right bud needs a direct line with the paired device
Now I’m conflicted on whether to buy the latest&greatest (85t) but boring color, or buy the Elite Active 75ts with the pretty mint color, less advanced ANC but reasonable price. As always, your reviews are super comprehensive Mike! 👍
more colours in the new year!
Do yourself a favor and get the elite or active 4's .... Sound is superior to air pods and you can listen to either bud while charging.,.. Also killer anc
Can you DISABLE the active noise canceling? I want to use them in music lessons and the AirPods always adjust my volume. I want a pair that allow for that to be switched off. Are these them?!
Hi & thanks for your shared experience of the 85T. Will you do more experiences with other earphones and will you tell us what you'll think about trying more than 1 pair of earbuds ?
Am Happy with my 75T
Are they better than the 75t anc update ?
can i use them independently for phone calls? for example can i use the left one until the battery runs out and switch to the right one while the left is charging? again just for phone calls thanks.
are thez wireless charging if not is ther eny jabra wireless charging earbuds
I have been using the new Jabra Elite 85T for 4 days now. After the tests on the first day sitting I was actually excited about the headphones. The following days I used them in my daily life: walking, cooking, vacuuming etc. Here came the let-off: The left earbud loses the connection during movement, which is unpleasant to hear, sometimes even as long as the music/podcast is stopped. Worst of all was cooking with over 10(!) lost connections in just one hour. Can someone replicate such a thing or is the left headphone in my case simply broken? Thanks for Response!
I haven't had that problem with these but I have with airpods pro and sennheiser momentum 2 but only on my 1st pair
Please make a video comparing Jabra 85T vs Galaxy buds Pro. And like always, great video.👍🏽
it has connective issue near electronic device chargers any solution to fix it?
For calls it's usefull as it has minmc only on right TWS
I tried Bose oval earpiece n it just will not stay in my ears no matter wat size tip, ended up going for sony xm3 and xm4. One for home, one for work. At least sonys tips stay in ear
Hopefully the batteries last longer than a year! My 65 and 75 actives the batteries where shot after a year 👍
My battery is fine on my 65Ts but I've had an issue with the left ear bud cracking and cutting out. Just boxed them up for a warranty exchange.
Volume control is weird. You have to press it for a second to turn it up or down. That's hard while running or catching a beat. Is there a way to just tap it once to adjust the volume?
why didnt u include a sound quality sample so we could hear how they sound and compare it to another earbud sound quality ? :/
Mike. Thank you for the great advice. Should I get 85 or galaxy pro? I'm leaning towards 85 bc of anc. Thank you sir.
My 75ts always drop out and the battery is horrible but they sound amazing if they stay connected
Thank you for the video but I don't speak english so...
I just bought it but I can't connect them in multi-point (to two devices at the same time. Mac Book Pro and iPhone for example). How to do ?
looking to get these or the Soundcore Liberty 3 pro. can't decide.
Still can't listen to the left earbud alone? Jabra still living in the stone age. Yikes.
Can listen to right alone, not left.
The new momentum 2 also have this issue, which I wasn't expecting in 2020 for 300 USD.
Seriously? that was the one thing I hated about the elite active 75t. Hopefully they put it in for the elite active 85t.... might be doubtful though.
I dont really get why thats a deal breaker to some people.
@@Kubyy some people use one earbud alone frequently. I've had the Earbuds for over a year and I've probably only used the left earbud a handful of times because I listen mainly to podcasts and audio books while doing other things. I like to have one ear free, even with the hearthrough function. Because only the right earbud can be used in isolation its the only one I've used mainly. I'd like to use each 50% of the time.
How is the quality of the pass through? AirPods Pro sounds like you’re not wearing buds at all. It’s great. Galaxy Buds + sounds really tinny for the pass through.
How’s this?
If jabra was to make them just a little small this would the KING WIRELESS HEADPHONES for the next coming decades
@Mike O'Brien - I bought the Jabra Elite 85T after watching your review. But I have been very disappointed with this product. The fit is awful. The earbud just does not stay on the ear. I tried with the different eargels too. I could not use it in an online meeting either. The other participants could not hear me clearly. Jabra's customer service is also quite bad. I hope your review was a honest one and not a paid product endorsement.
I have 75T and they Work great
Would you upgrade from 75t to those ? Sound wise only
Mike are you going to be reviewing the elite pro 7
I’m looking for a good pair of air buds that play loud music with great quality and ANC.
I love to listen heavy metal songs and classical music, can you give a a good recommendation? 🙂
@@gasperpust6268 Listen to a lot of classical music. I think I will go with these ones. :)
Is it an upgrade to go from the Samsung buds (1st gen) to the Jabra 85t? I'm debating whether I'm really getting an improvement
I need some headphones that stay!!! Please!! Burpees like you mention.. so I use the hook on ear but they don’t look cool at all!