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Choosing the correct BT earbuds for Android phone users can be complicated, unlike iPhone users who can quickly determine if they want Apple-branded earphones. But Jabra still has something that has premium features, such as the Jabra Elite 85T.
Jabra Elite 85t specs
Water resistance: sweat and weather resistant (IPX4)Drivers: 12mm
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1, SBC, AAC
Battery life: 5.5 hours with ANC (up to 25 hours with case)
Earbud dimensions: 23.1 x 19.0 x 16.2mm
Earbud Weight: 7g each
Charging case dimensions: 64.8 x 41.1 x 28.5mm
Charging case weight: 45.1g
Case charging: USB-C, Qi wireless charging
Jabra Elite 85t availability
Currently available in the Philippines, the Jabra Elite 85t comes with a price tag of P11,999. You can check out Jabra’s official stores on Lazada or Shopee for availability.
Design and build
You can be sure that you are getting a premium accessory for your phone if you decide to choose the Elite 85t edition. The design and construction have the distinction of a well-thought-out earbud. The material is premium and you can be assured that it will last a long time.
The components used are not cheap and there is attention to detail that will result in satisfaction for end-users.
I’d like to add that consistent with its previous model, the Elite 85t uses USB Type-C for fast charging, plus this model also supports Qi wireless charging.
Compared to the Elite 75t which we featured in our YouTube channel last year, this one has a slimmer case.
Moreover, the new earbuds have a lighter and more balanced fit compared to the Elite 75t. The oval-shaped ear tips and the redesigned silicone ear tips do not reach too far into your ear canal but rest comfortably when inserted.
Performance
Aside from the high-quality audio, it provides the users, the Elite 85t becomes the very most-sought-after earbuds because it can connect to two (2) different devices simultaneously. A case in point is, I can connect it with my realme 7 Pro and on my Macbook Pro 2012 at the same time. Playback, of course, is one at a time.
How to pair Jabra Elite 85t
To pair it to your phone or any Bluetooth device, take it off from the charging case, press and hold left and right buttons for three (3) seconds until you hear the audio notification that it is ready to connect. Finally, connect your Bluetooth device and enjoy.
What’s even cooler is that each button on the earbud supports single, double, or triple presses for playback, noise-canceling, or to summon your phone’s voice assistant. … “Hey Google... ”
Single press
Enables and/or disables ANC and hear through features. ANC means Active Noise Cancelling.
Conclusion
I’d buy this earbud because of these winning features I have personally experienced.
- Really good noise-canceling feature
- Multi-point BT connectivity
- Earbuds control are on point
- Comfortable to wear
On the cons side, I was hoping for more base but I did not get it. The local pricing can also be challenging as there are other alternatives that can compete.
Summary
Design and build - 9.5
Performance - 9.3
Features - 9.2
Price - 9
9.3
