Jabra Elite 85t

Smooth, mature sound ; Compact and comfortable ; Good battery life

Lack dynamic and rhythmic expression ; ANC can affect sound quality ; Bettered by rivals

Not without talent, but in the face of strong competition the Jabras come up a little short

Adjustable active noise cancellation ; Elegant design ; Great audio with impressive bass

Much bulkier than the 75t ; Fit isn’t perfect ; Rather pricey

While they don’t quite cut it like the Jabra Elite Active 75t buds do owing to a slightly bulkier design, the Elite 85t deliver impressive performance thanks to some great audio quality, effective noise cancellation and decent battery life. However,...

Great active noise-cancellation (ANC) ; Comfortable fit ; Solid sound quality ; Wireless charging

Bulkier than predecessors ; Only IPX4 waterproofing

Offering excellent active noise-cancellation, a good fit, and effective isolation as a backdrop for great sound quality, these in-ears are the best true wireless headphones Jabra offers.

– Great sound, perfect fit, and effective noise cancellation

— It’s not the best in its class, and the IP rating has gone down

The Jabra Elite 85t are a strong all-round set of true wireless headphones, not just delivering good sound quality and decent noise cancellation, but also being particularly comfortable to wear. However, the doesn’t boast the very best audio around,...

Great sound quality ; ANC works well ; Comfortable and secure fit ; IPX4-rated water resistance ; User-friendly app

Left earbud doesn't work on its own

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Fantastic app experience ; Decent sound quality ; Excellent ANC performance ; Customizable physical buttons

Noticeable connectivity issues ; No support for AptX ; Earbuds feel bulky in the ear ; IPX4 rating is a step down from previous-gen

Very comfortable ; Excellent sound quality ; Excellent noise cancellation ; Customizable controls ; Excellent call quality ; Wireless charging

Average battery life ; No aptX or LDAC

Powerful audio performance with boosted bass and sculpted highs ; Top-notch noise cancellation ; Adjustable EQ and on-ear controls ; Water-resistant design

Expensive ; Default sound signature isn't for those seeking accuracy

The true wireless Jabra Elite 85t earphones deliver top-shelf noise cancellation and excellent audio performance, both of which you can tune to your taste.