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Jabra/ Elite 85t
Elite 85t
Jabra's flagship with advanced ANC
November 1, 2020★ Notable model229 $ at launchActive noise cancellation
5.5 hEarbud only
25 hWith case
IPX4Resistance
5.1Bluetooth
Key Technology
2020 → 2026Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
ANC became the defining battlefield of premium wireless earbuds starting in 2019.
Lineage DNA
First model in the Elite 85t line — the reference point for later generations.
Only model in this line so far — no comparison possible yet.
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Comfort & durability
Weight per earbud7 g
CertificationIPX4
Battery life
Earbud only5.5 h
With case25 h
General
Release dateNovember 1, 2020
Launch price229 $
Compared to WF-1000XM3
- +18% lighter per earbud
- ·IPX4 rating vs Non résistant
- ·Bluetooth 5.1 vs 5.0
- +Adds USB-C
- +Gains multipoint
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Elite 85t vs WF-1000XM3
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