Jabra headphones have a reputation as phones you wear while doing something energetic, rather than phones that deliver premium audio quality. Jabra Elite 85H headphones might change that perception.
Jabra describes their SmartSound technology as an "adaptive audio experience", and this feature accounts for the enhanced sound in Elite 85H headphones. SmartSound automatically analyses your sound environment, be it in public, in private, or during a commute, and applies the right settings to give you a deeply satisfying music experience.
Customised music settings let you hear the sort of sound you want to hear, while enhanced music clarity and purpose-built speakers deliver your preferred audio better than ever before.
On-going battery life is essential in any mobile device, and in Jabra Elite 85H headphones you get up to 32 hours of battery power on a single charge...more than enough!
Smart Active Noise Cancellation automatically turns itself on when background sounds threaten to impede on your listening experience or your enjoyment of the quiet life.
Use this app to access SmartSound and other features, select your preferred voice assistant, customise music profiles, modify how much noise you want to block out and much more. Plus, your headphones will maintain optimum performance with the visual in-app indicator to track battery usage, while you can install software and device updates directly in the app, without having to plug your headphones into your computer.
Manufacturer: Jabra
Jabra's Elite 85h are worth considering for many of the same reasons you might want Sony's 1000X M3, Bose's QC35, or one of the other models in our roundup of the best wireless headphones .
30-hour battery life with noise canceling on; Noise canceling is effective; Automatically pause when you take them off
Sound quality lags the Sony 1000X M3; SmartSound feature suffers too many false positives in noisy city; The large ear cups look bulky
Premium noise cancelling headphones that may succeed at undercutting the competition.
Good noise cancelling; Water-resistant nano-coating; Auto ear detection; Bluetooth 5 and multi-connect; Quick charging
No high-quality codecs; Best Buy exclusive
With excellent products like their most recent QC35 II and WH1000xM3 models , Bose and Sony have had a stranglehold on the premium noise-canceling headphone world for a few years now. But that's not to say other companies aren't nipping at their heels with compelling products of their own.
Class-leading battery life; Feature-packed app; Clear; focused sound; Comfortable
No power button; No aptX or LDAC
Utterly love these. I have always tended to use ear-buds so this was a change more me. And a welcome one. The sound quality and the features are excellent, I just love the fact they react to you taking them off to "pause" and if you make full use of the available features and take time to do the...
The Elite 85H represent a commendable attempt to dethrone Bose and Sony. The Danish company has come out with a stylish contender that's packed with features and offers excellent call and recording quality.
Excellent battery life; Convenient auto-pause technology; Stylish
Performance doesn't match the Sony WH-1000XM3; Not as comfortable as the Bose QC35; Expensive
The Jabra Elite 85h headphones deliver a powerful sonic experience and strong ANC in an exceptionally comfortable design. The ANC does affect the audio performance, which is a minor drawback, but it's not wildly different-the ANC mode seems to provide more low-frequency depth.
Powerful audio performance with deep bass and bright highs; Exceptionally comfortable; Excellent app features adjustable EQ and ANC settings
Expensive; ANC can alter sound signature slightly; Weak Alexa integration; On-ear controls could be better implemented
There's a skeleton of a brilliant product here, I just wish Jabra took a little more time to flesh it out rather than settle for good.
SmartSound is a cool idea; Cozy feel-factor; Solid ANC
SmartSound feels like it doesn't live up to potential; Price; Durability of the fabric feels like an unknown
Not to let Sony and Bose continue to dominate the active noise cancelling market, Jabra joined in with their own version of smart noise cancelling technology which they developed over the years. Jabra has been in the audio communications market since 1983, developing communication headsets…
Excellent audio quality: Treble transparent and detailed yet not pushy; bass feel yet not overpowering; HearThrough sounds natural; Exceptional battery life of 36 hours with ANC; Above average ANC performance
ANC does not beat Sony and Bose for buyers looking for one, Headphones does not work in passive mode, i.e; when there is no power, Detectable noise floor and compression artifacts, not for sharp ears
The Jabra Elite 85h ANC headphones are subtly designed and hide some seriously smart features, such as automatically pausing playback when removed, as well as having a dedicated button to call for a digital assistant.
Reliable ANC; Great battery life; Modern design; Comfortable; Fantastic call quality; Water and dust resistant; Moderately priced; Unique smart features
Audio quality falls behind competition; Plastic build; Could be tight on large heads
When it comes to audio products, very few brands have achieved what Jabra have. The Danish brand, backed by the illustrious GN group has over 150-years of expertise in the world of audio products.
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