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TechAudioHeadphonesEarbuds5 things I wish I’d known before I bought Jabra Elite 85t true wireless earbudsWe look at some of the pros and cons for getting the Jabra Elite 85t true wireless earbudsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
We look at some of the pros and cons for getting the Jabra Elite 85t true wireless earbuds
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Jabra)
(Image credit: Jabra)
Getting thebest wireless earbudstakes a lot of work – unless you go and buyAirPods, of course.
For anyone outside theApplebubble, or who just wants to get a great deal, the offerings from Jabra are worth getting to know, especially theJabra Elite 85t.
Jabra has come out of nowhere in some regards to make some of thebest running headphones,best Bluetooth headphones, and more, challenging the likes ofSony, Marshall, Apple, and others.
So, let’s jump into five things to know before getting the Jabra Elite 85t true wireless earbuds, some of the best on the market.
(Image credit: Jabra)
(Image credit: Jabra)
1. AirPods quality, half the price
If you’re looking for a pair of earbuds that matchesAirPodsorAirPods Profor less money then, well, the Jabra Elite 85t (and even 75t) are an excellent bet.
EverythingAirPodscan do, the 85t can do, besides the seamless Apple-only connectivity, and they also work withAndroiddevices.
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In direct testing, the 85t matches or maybe even betters the AirPods' sound quality, too, so they’re level on all fronts.
2. Alexa, Assistant, or Siri? No problem
Jabra products are truly platform-agnostic, which is especially excellent if you want to use a voice assistant. No matter whether you useAlexa,GoogleAssistant, or Siri, the Elite 85t has you covered.
Of course, Sony and other non-Apple earbud makers offer the same thing but it’s still a really nice touch. The Jabra app makes setting up each assistant really easy, too
(Image credit: Jabra)
(Image credit: Jabra)
3. Battery life is great
Depending on your usage, the Jabra Elite 85t’s battery life is excellent and the charging case, which includes a USB-C port (yes!) adds an additional while on top.
In my personal usage I’ve been getting around 5 hours with the buds alone – and days or weeks with the charging case. Most of my usage is listening to music or podcasts over Bluetooth, not making calls, but the 85t are up to the task.
I find myself charging up the case once every 2-3 weeks. That’s going on a month with medium usage and that’s, well, pretty elite.
4. A slightly boring design
Nothing is perfect, right?
The only drawback for the Jabra Elite 85t is the design which, at least in my opinion, is slightly boring. Jabra does offer some funky colour combinations – including a striking orange and black design – but mostly you’re looking at a pretty nondescript pair of earbuds.
Compared to AirPods and some other earbuds, the design isn’t anything special. Of course, how much that matters is up to you because they sound excellent.
5. Wait for some deals
We love a deal here at T3 Towers and very often you’ll find a great deal on Jabra products, especially onAmazon.
WithBlack Fridayjust a few months away, we’d recommend holding out for a great deal that can sometimes see the 85t’s RRP cut in half.
That isn’t to say the 85t are worth less than their retail price, just that saving money when there are deals around makes a whole lot of sense.
To see today’s very best Jabra Elite 85t deals check out the retailers below.
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