Jabra Elite Active 75t vs. AirPods Pro
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I’ve reviewed countless wireless earbuds, but no matter how good they are, I always find myself running back to my AirPods Pro as soon as I’m done. There’s something about the way Apple’s earbuds sound and feel to me that no other model could beat — until I got my hands on the Jabra Elite Active 75t, that is.
I initially tested out the Elite Active 75t for our best true wireless earbuds roundup (where they were recently crowned the best buds for working out), but they’ve stayed in my ears for weeks after that. Jabra’s earbuds offer a mix of comfort, style and versatility that I’ve found hard to put down — all for a price that’s as much as $110 cheaper than Apple’s high-end buds.
Here’s why I’ve ditched my AirPods Pro for the Jabra Elite Active 75t, and why they make an excellent (and much more affordable) alternative to the most popular wireless earbuds out there.
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The Elite Active 75t are among the few non-Apple earbuds I’ve worn that just feel right — and they look better to boot. I’ve got no problem with Apple’s now-ubiquitous earbud design, but I like that Jabra’s earbuds have a sleeker, more low-profile look that doesn’t hang out of my ears.
I also love having a pair of earbuds with actual color.
I’m currently rocking the Navy Blue Elite Active 75t, but you can get them in five other shades, including a striking pink and mint green. I’m still hoping Apple will release the next AirPods Pro in multiple colors (as it has with the AirPods Max), but my vibrant Jabras will do for now.
More importantly, the Elite Active 75t are every bit as comfortable as my AirPods Pro. They’re a bit bulkier than Apple’s buds, but they also form a soft, more secure fit that makes the AirPods Pro feel slightly loose by comparison.
I’ve also grown to prefer the Elite Active 75t’s design when it comes to controls. Unlike the tap controls found on most buds, Jabra’s earbuds have physical buttons for doing things like skipping tracks and activating your virtual assistant.
This provides a uniquely tactile sense of control and eliminates the chances of any accidental presses, which I’ve had all too often on more sensitive buds, such as the Samsung Galaxy Buds+.
While pinching the AirPods Pro’s stems to control music playback is easy enough, being able to click a button on the Elite Active 75t feels that much more immediate and satisfying. Jabra’s buds also offer a finer level of control, allowing you to adjust volume directly from the earbuds themselves in addition to the usual pausing, playing and summoning of Siri.
And here’s the real kicker: When using the left control button to switch sound modes, an onboard voice will explicitly say the words “ANC,” “HearThrough” or “off,” making it unmistakably clear which setting you’ve activated.
By comparison, the AirPods Pro emit one of three similar-sounding chimes once you’ve switched modes, and I still can’t always tell the difference between them after almost a solid year of use.
Speaking of noise cancellation…
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For a pair of earbuds that cost way less than the AirPods Pro, the Jabra Elite Active 75t offer the same key selling points — and a whole lot more. Thanks to a post-launch firmware update, the Elite Active 75t now feature active noise cancellation (ANC), and it’s every bit as good (if not better) than what you’ll get on Apple’s premium buds.
I was constantly shocked by how much noise the Elite Active 75t were able to drown out, as they turned chaotic construction sites and rollicking overhead trains into barely audible ambiance every time I turned on ANC to better hear my podcasts.
In fact, I found that Jabra’s earbuds suppressed even more noise than Apple’s buds did, partially because of the tighter seal they formed in my ears.
And whenever I needed to better hear my surroundings while being dragged to the park by my dog, the Elite Active 75t’s HearThrough mode did a great job amplifying the outside world. This feature is very comparable to the AirPods Pro’s Transparency mode in terms of how much noise it lets in. But while Transparency mode only offers a single setting, Jabra’s HearThrough feature offers six levels of adjustment for letting you choose exactly how much external racket gets picked up.
On top of matching many of the AirPods Pro’s key features, the Elite Active 75t also do plenty of things that Apple’s buds can’t.
While Apple’s buds let you make a few tweaks in your Bluetooth menu, Jabra’s earbuds have a fully featured app for adjusting sound equalization, creating custom audio profiles and even playing some relaxing ambient sounds once it’s time to study or work.
I haven’t really missed my AirPods Pro in terms of sound quality, which speaks to just how close Jabra’s earbuds come in the audio department. While I find Apple’s buds to sound clearer and more balanced, the Elite Active 75t still sound warm and lively enough to bring out the big guitars and vocals of my favorite indie and punk tracks.
And unlike the AirPods Pro, Jabra’s earbuds can be tweaked to your liking, with a fully customizable equalizer as well as presets for boosting things such as bass and treble.
After trying out a few different modes, I was able to replicate my AirPods’ sound output pretty closely using the treble boost setting. The Elite Active 75t’s deeper fit occasionally made bass sound overwhelming, but I found it to be a small trade-off to make for their better comfort and excellent ANC. Oh, and did I mention the battery life is great? Jabra’s buds lasted me six straight hours with ANC on (roughly an hour more than the AirPods Pro), and I only have to charge the case every few days when using them on and off during my daily walks and at work.
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Ditching the AirPods Pro for the Jabra Elite Active 75t has been a total joy — with one exception. For whatever reason, my iPhone 12 Pro will sometimes stop recognizing my Elite Active 75t, particularly when I’ve had them sitting on my desk out of their case for too long.
I’m usually able to fix this by quickly placing the buds in and out of their case (with some occasional re-pairing), but it is an annoying snag — and one that I don’t think I’ve ever experienced on the AirPods Pro. We call the Pro the best earbuds for Apple users for a reason, as they’ll pair to your iPhone within seconds and generally stay that way until you decide to unpair them manually.
There are a few other AirPods Pro-specific perks: Spatial Audio offers some truly impressive 360-degree sound on supported movies and shows, and Audio Sharing is handy if you and another AirPods owner want to listen to the same tracks together.
But none of these features (nor the occasional disconnect) were enough to make me come running back.
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I’ve been testing a review unit of the Jabra Elite Active 75t, but if I were choosing which earbuds to buy for myself between those and the AirPods Pro, it’d be a no-brainer. Jabra’s buds are just $139 on Amazon at the time of writing (they’re typically $179), which is an absolutely ludicrous value for a pair of earbuds that go toe to toe — and occasionally surpass — the AirPods Pro ($199, originally $249) in nearly every way.
There are still some good reasons to splurge for Apple’s high-end buds, from their better overall sound to their seamless connectivity with iPhones, iPads and Macs.
But the Elite Active 75t’s superb design, features and noise cancellation form a winning combo that have gotten this staunch AirPods loyalist to jump ship for now. And I’m not sure when I’ll return.
User manual Jabra Elite 75t (English
View the manual for the Jabra Elite 75t here, for free. This manual comes under the category earphones and has been rated by 51 people with an average of a 8.2. This manual is available in the following languages: English. Do you have a question about the Jabra Elite 75t or do you need help? Ask your question here
General
| Jabra | |
| Elite 75t | 100-99090000-60 | |
| earphone | |
| 5706998969972, 5707055048111, 5707055048326 | |
| English | |
| User manual (PDF) |
Performance
| Wearing style | In-ear |
| Recommended usage | Calls/Music |
| Product colour | Black, Titanium |
| International Protection (IP) code | IP55 |
| Certification | Bluetooth 5. 0, FCC, ISED, CE, REACH, Proposition 65 |
| Product type | Headset |
| Headset type | Binaural |
| Operating keys | Volume +, Volume – |
| Volume control | Button |
| Control type | Buttons |
| Cable length | 0.3 m |
| Protection features | Water resistant |
| LED indicators | ✓ |
| Number of simultaneously connected devices (max) | 2 |
| Auto-connect | ✓ |
| Music playback | ✓ |
Ports & interfaces
| Connectivity technology | True Wireless Stereo (TWS) |
3. 5 mm connector |
✗ |
| USB connectivity | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth profiles | A2DP |
| Wireless range | 10 m |
Headphones
| Ear coupling | Intraaural |
| Noise canceling | ✓ |
| Noise canceling type | Active |
| Driver unit | 6 mm |
| Headphone frequency | 20 – 20000 Hz |
| Impedance | – Ω |
| Intraaural headphones type | Earbuds |
| Acoustic system | Closed |
Microphone
| Microphone frequency | 100 – 10000 Hz |
| Microphone noise-canceling | ✓ |
| Microphone type | Boom |
| Number of microphones | 4 |
| Microphone mute | ✓ |
| MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) microphone | ✓ |
Battery
| Battery operated | ✓ |
| Continuous audio playback time | 7. 5 h |
| Continuous audio playback time (with charging case) | 28 h |
| Battery recharge time | 2.3 h |
| Battery type | Built-in battery |
| Fast charging | ✓ |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Talk time | 7.5 h |
| Battery charge indicator | ✓ |
Packaging content
| Cables included | USB Type-C to USB Type-A |
| Accessories included in set | 3 sizes silicone eartips |
| Charging case connector type | USB Type-C |
| Warranty card | ✓ |
| Charging case | ✓ |
| Quick start guide | ✓ |
| Eartips material | Silicone |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | -5 – 45 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 – 45 °C |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | RoHS |
Packaging data
| Package width | 125 mm |
| Package height | 42 mm |
| Package depth | 202 mm |
| Package weight | 272 g |
Weight & dimensions
| Charging case weight | 35 g |
| Charging case dimensions (W x D x H) | 37. 8 x 62.4 x 27 mm |
| Left earpiece weight | 5.5 g |
| Right earpiece weight | 5.5 g |
| Width | 19.4 mm |
| Depth | 21.9 mm |
| Height | 16.2 mm |
System requirements
| Mobile operating systems supported | Android, iOS |
Supplier features
| Material | ABS synthetics, Polycarbonate |
Music player
| Audio formats supported | SBC, AAC |
Other features
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | ✓ |
| Auto power off | ✓ |
| Voice guidance languages | ENG, FRE, DEU, JPN |
| Call management | ✓ |
| Digital Signal Processing (DSP) | ✓ |
| Equalizer | ✓ |
| Voice guidance | ✓ |
Technical details
| Easy pairing | ✓ |
Logistics data
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85183000 |
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Jabra Elite 75t vs Jabra Elite Active 65t: What is the difference?
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Jabra Elite 75t
65 points
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€ 100
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60 facts in comparison
Jabra Elite 75t
Jabra Elite Active 65t
Why is Jabra Elite 75t better than Jabra Elite Active 65t?
- Has active noise cancellation (noise isolation)?
- 2.
5h longer battery life?
7.5h vs 5h - Has USB Type-C?
- Auto ear detection?
- 1.87x longer battery life in charging case?
28h vs 15h - Have AAC?
- Has wireless charging?
- 2.2g lighter?
10.1g vs 12.3g
5h longer battery life? Why is Jabra Elite Active 65t better than Jabra Elite 75t?
- Higher ingress protection (IP)?
IP56 vs IP55 - Charging time 0.3h less?
2h vs 2.3h
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Jabra Elite 7 Pro
Jabra Elite 75t 9
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User reviews
Overall rating
Jabra Elite 75t
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Sound quality
has active noise cancellation (noise isolation)
✔ Jabra Elite 75t
✖ Jabra Elite Active 65t
the type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, resulting in less ear fatigue, because you don’t have to crank up the volume to drown out the background noise. Ideal for use on airplanes and morning transport.
is passive noise isolating
✔Jabra Elite 75t
✔Jabra Elite Active 65t
The sealed device acoustically isolates your ears from the environment, and the sound is not heard by those around you.
driver block size
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Jabra Elite Active 65t)
The driver is the component that plays sound in the device. The larger the drivers, the more powerful they are and can reproduce lower bass.
lowest frequency
Lowest frequency at which the device produces sound. The lower the low frequencies are set, the stronger and richer the bass.
highest frequency
20000Hz
20000Hz
The highest frequency at which the device produces sound. The higher the high frequencies are tuned, the cleaner and more collected the treble.
Dolby Atmos
✖Jabra Elite 75t
✖Jabra Elite Active 65t
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that lets you interpret sounds as 3D objects. Thus, Dolby Atmos provides sound in all 360 degrees.
resistance
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Jabra Elite 75t)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Jabra Elite Active 65t)
The electrical resistance of the device to waves passing through it.
The lower the resistance, the easier it is to get louder sounds and the less power is required.
sound pressure level
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Jabra Elite 75t)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Jabra Elite Active 65t)
Devices with higher sound pressure levels tend to be louder.
has neodymium magnet
✖Jabra Elite 75t
✖Jabra Elite Active 65t
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those using ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and cleaner highs.
Power
Battery life
Battery life (when in use) as specified by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life, you will charge your device less often.
Charging case battery life
Charging case battery life is specified by the manufacturer. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to charge your headphones multiple times on the go before recharging the case itself.
charging time
Time required to fully charge the battery.
battery capacity
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Jabra Elite 75t)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Jabra Elite Active 65t)
Battery charge, or battery capacity, is the amount of electrical energy stored in the battery. The higher the battery charge, the longer the battery life.
has wireless charging
✔Jabra Elite 75t
✖Jabra Elite Active 65t
Supports Qi standard wireless charging. To charge your device, you just need to put it on the charging pad.
has a battery level indicator
✔Jabra Elite 75t
✔Jabra Elite Active 65t
The indicator shows that the battery level is low.
has battery
✔Jabra Elite 75t
✔Jabra Elite Active 65t
The device battery can be charged and used again.
Connectivity
Has USB Type-C
✔Jabra Elite 75t
✖Jabra Elite Active 65t
USB Type-C has reversible connector orientation and cable routing.
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows you to transfer data between devices in close proximity using shortwave radio waves.
Newer versions provide faster data transfer.
yes LDAC
✖Jabra Elite 75t
✖Jabra Elite Active 65t
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It supports a very high bit rate of 990 kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust the lower bitrate of 330Kbps or 660Kbps to improve stability.
yes aptX Adaptive
✖Jabra Elite 75t
✖Jabra Elite Active 65t
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (from 279 kbps to 420 kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
low latency aptX
✖Jabra Elite 75t
✖Jabra Elite Active 65t
aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio latency (such as when playing games).
yes aptX HD
✖Jabra Elite 75t
✖Jabra Elite Active 65t
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (with a bit rate of 576 kbps).
has aptX
✖Jabra Elite 75t
✖Jabra Elite Active 65t
aptX is the codec used for Bluetooth wireless audio transmission. It is developed by Qualcomm and supports 16-bit audio at 384 kbps.
audio delay
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Jabra Elite 75t)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Jabra Elite Active 65t)
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to reach the headphones/earbuds. Lower latency reduces audio latency, which is important when playing games or watching videos.
maximum range (Bluetooth) bluetooth
The device can connect to another device at a long distance using Bluetooth/IR.
Functions
has a surrounding sound mode
✔jabra Elite 75T
✔jabra Elite Active 65T
While surrounding the surrounding sound, microphones pass surrounding noises so that they can still be heard.
This comes in handy when you want to listen to music but be aware of what’s going on around you, such as when you’re running but still want to hear cars passing by.
Auto Ear Detection
✔Jabra Elite 75t
✖Jabra Elite Active 65t
Sensors can detect when the headphones are taken out of the ears, music playback is paused, saving battery power.
headphone finder
✔Jabra Elite 75t
✔Jabra Elite Active 65t
To find your headphones, you can use an app that unmutes your headphones and locates them.
Supports fast charging
✔Jabra Elite 75t
✔Jabra Elite Active 65t
Fast charging technologies such as Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express are used to reduce device charging time. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged up to 50% in just 30 minutes.
MPI number
Multipoint allows you to connect more devices via Bluetooth and easily switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without turning them off and on manually.
has a mute feature
✔Jabra Elite 75t
✔Jabra Elite Active 65t
The device has the ability to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
can be used as a headset
✔Jabra Elite 75t
✔Jabra Elite Active 65t
The headset is a single earpiece or a pair with a built-in microphone. Can be used for applications that require communication, i.e. Skype, voice chat games, mobile phones, etc.
the control panel is built into the device
✔Jabra Elite 75t
✔Jabra Elite Active 65t
The control panel is located on the device so you can easily access and control the volume control without interacting with a cable or other connected to him, the device.
warranty period
2 years
2 years
When the product is under the manufacturer’s warranty, in the event of a malfunction, a replacement can be obtained. Depends on the region.
Microphone
number of microphones
The more microphones your device has, the better it filters out background noise and improves the overall sound quality.
has noise canceling microphone
✔Jabra Elite 75t
✔Jabra Elite Active 65t
These microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Microphone sensitivity
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Jabra Elite 75t)
-38dBV/Pa
This is the highest sound volume that the microphone can pick up.
highest microphone frequency
10000Hz
10000Hz
Maximum frequencies that the microphone can pick up. Best for recording trebles.
lowest microphone frequency
Minimum frequencies that the microphone can pick up. Best for bass recording.
Other
lowest potential operating temperature
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Jabra Elite 75t)
The minimum temperature at which the device can operate at its optimum level.
maximum operating temperature
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Jabra Elite 75t)
The maximum temperature at which the device can operate at its optimum level.
Price comparison
Jabra Elite 75t
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€35
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| Jabra elite Active 75t Navy (100-9 | €229 | ||||
| JABRA Elite 75t mit ANC, In-ear True Wireless Kopfhör er Bluetooth Titan Schwarz | € 172 | ||||
| JABRA Elite 75t mit ANC, In-ear True Wir…JABRA Elite 75t mit ANC, In-ear True Wireless Kopfhörer Bluetooth Gold/Beige | €173 | ||||
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Jabra Elite Active 65t
Buy used:
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90 203 | €144 | |
Jabra Elite Active 75t review
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Jabra Elite Active 75t dealsJabra – Elite Active 75t True… Best Buy $199.99View over 130 million products every day at the best prices
If you have a winning formula, it’s best not to mess with it too much. Jabra Elite 75t These are some of the best true wireless headphones you can buy today and the Active option barely changes the formula.
In fact, the only notable differences between the Jabra Elite Active 75t and Jabra Elite 75t are their finish, IP rating, and price: for just $20 extra, the Jabra Elite Active 75t gives you a rubberized finish and boosts the IP57 rating (up from IP55).
So is it worth it? Well, for sports fans who want a little more serenity, it absolutely is. However, you can save money if you don’t plan to train hard by picking up the regular and already excellent Jabra Elite 75t.
Price and release date
The Jabra Elite Active 75t costs $200 (£190 / AU$329) and comes in four colors: Navy Blue, Copper Black, Gray and Titanium Black (as seen in this review). Jabra will release the Mint and Sienna sometime in May 2020, but otherwise all other variants of the Jabra Elite Active 75t are now available..
design
The design of the Jabra Elite Active 75t is basically identical to the non-active Elite 75t: the headphones and charging case are exactly the same, but the Active version has a rubberized coating to prevent drops.
The matte plastic on the regular Elite 75t is a bit slippery, so the rubberized texture is a nice addition. However, it is also a fingerprint and dust magnet. If you plan on using them for work, be prepared to wipe down the earphones and case every once in a while to keep them looking clean. The charging case is also covered in a rubberized texture and features the same USB-C charging port as the regular Elite 75t..
(Image credit: Lewis Leong)
With the same construction as the Jabra Elite 75t, the Active version gets the same superior fit and finish as its cheaper brother. Control can be done using the physical buttons on each earbud, although it will take some time to learn all the keyboard shortcuts. For example, music playback is only controlled through the left earbud, so you won’t be able to access them if you use the headphones in single-ear mode. (This also means that you will not be able to use the left earbud in single ear mode.)
The volume controls are still hard to dial as you have to press and hold to increase/decrease the volume.
It’s very easy to overstep the mark, and it’s much easier to change the volume on your smartphone instead.
Speaking of smartphones, Jabra has a great mobile app for customizing the user interface. The application has a customizable equalizer, sound profiles and is the only way to download firmware updates to the headphones..
(Image credit: Lewis Leong)
Introducing
Like the inactive version, the Jabra Elite Active 75t is extremely low end and muddy, so those who want a more neutral tonal balance will have to use the app’s EQ to bring in some bass. The detail and soundstage is just fine, and the bass, when dialed in, lacks the texture detail of more expensive headphones like the Master & Dynamic MW07+ and Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 2 .
(Image credit: Lewis Leong)
While the Jabra Elite Active 75t doesn’t have active noise cancellation, its ability to passively block out noise is excellent. The included earbuds help establish a good seal and help block out most outside noise.