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

Average battery life ; No aptX or LDAC

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,...

Good noise cancellation ; Excellent on-earbud controls ; Comfortable, airy fit ; Bluetooth multipoint

Less bass than Elite 75t ; IPX4 water / sweat resistance is a downgrade ; Only the right earbud can be used independently ; New eartips aren't quite as snug

Jabra’s new Elite 85t true wireless earbuds have powerful active noise cancellation and a new semi-open design for much better comfort with no ear pressure. But they have slightly less bass and downgraded water resistance compared to the Elite 75t.

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,...

ANC can cut down ambient chatter. Graphic EQ and presets. Very consistent audio delivery. Stable fit. Well-built, portable design.

Okay microphone recording quality. Terrible passive soundstage. ANC struggles to block out bass-range noise. No stability fins. 6.5-hour continuous battery life.

The Jabra Elite 85t are good for neutral sound. They have a slightly bass-heavy sound profile that delivers a touch of extra thump and warmth. However, their treble range is veiled, so vocals and lead instruments lack detail. Luckily, you can customize...

These wireless earbuds are a triple threat! They’re incredible for making calls, listening to music and drowning out noise ?