Jabra - Elite 85h Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black

Name: Jabra - Elite 85h Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
Brand: Jabra
SKU: 6335100
Rating: 4 (240 reviews)

Model: ELITE 85H

SKU: 6335100

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Key Specs
- Noise Cancelling (Active): true
- Sound Mode: Stereo
- Connection Type: Wireless
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: false (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Maximum Wireless Range: 98 feet
- Water Resistant: true (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Microphone Features: Noise cancelling
- Headphone Fit: Over-the-Ear
- Adjustable Headband: false
- Battery Life: 36 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Charge Time: 2.5 hours (Battery charge time will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. Charging time will likely decrease with time and usage of the battery.)
- Works With: Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
General
- Product Name: Elite 85h Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones
- Brand: Jabra
- Model Number: ELITE 85H
- Color: Black
Audio
- Noise Cancelling (Active): true
- Sound Isolating: true
- Minimum Frequency Response: 10 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 20 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Sound Mode: Stereo
- Driver Size: 40 millimeters
Connectivity
- Connection Type: Wireless
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: false (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Bluetooth Version: Other (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
- Maximum Wireless Range: 98 feet
Features
- Water Resistant: true (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Microphone Features: Noise cancelling
- Controls: Call, Mute, Track selection, Volume
- Maximum Talk Time: 41 hours
Design
- Headphone Fit: Over-the-Ear
- Adjustable Headband: false
Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Life: 36 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Charge Time: 2.5 hours (Battery charge time will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. Charging time will likely decrease with time and usage of the battery.)
- Charging Interface(s): USB (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
Compatibility
- Works With: Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
Material
- Ear Cushion Material: Leatherette
- Headband Material: Faux leather
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 2 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 2 years
Other
- UPC: 615822012164

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Listen in comfort with these Jabra Elite 85h wireless headphones. Integrated SmartSound audio technology adapts automatically to your surroundings, while a powerful battery offers up to 36 hours of playtime. These Jabra Elite 85h wireless headphones feature eight separate mics for excellent call quality and are rain-resistant for safe use in all weather conditions.

Rechargeable battery: Offers up to 36 hours of use on a charge.
Active noise cancellation: Effectively blocks out distracting background noises, so you can enjoy a focused, immersive sound environment.
Water-resistant: Helps prevent water from entering the headphones.
Built-in microphone: Enables simple hands-free chatting via a compatible device.
Bluetooth 5.0 interface: Enables simple wireless pairing with your Bluetooth-enabled device. Supports HFP, HSP, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP and PBAP Bluetooth profiles.
Over-the-ear design: For a secure fit.
Headset controls: Include mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode and ANC on/off.
Carrying case included: For easy portability.
40mm drivers: Deliver powerful sound.
10Hz - 20kHz frequency response: For faithful sound reproduction.
Stereo design: Delivers crisp tones.

Whats Included

Jabra Elite 85h
Carrying case, Inflight adapter

Q: how do these compare to Boise?

A: These will have a newer tech than the Bose. Bluetooth 5.0, An App to adjust sound profiles and equalizer. Longer battery life: 36 hrs vs. 20 for the Bose. The Elite 85H's have Smart Adaptive Noise Cancellation that will adjust to your environment. These should be at the very least on par, if not a complete improvement over the the Bose and Top-End Sony's.

Q: What Bluetooth version do these utilize?

A: Hello - The Jabra Elite 85h will feature Bluetooth 5.0.

Q: How many Bluetooth devices can this connect to at one time?

A: Hello - The Jabra Elite 85h can connect to two devices at a time, and remember the connections of up to eight devices.

Q: Do these have a "wired" option for listening, or can you only listen via bluetooth?

A: there is an audio connection if needed

Q: What audio formats do these support? (AptX, LDAC...etc)

A: From Jabra's own Techsheet, these headphones support the following Bluetooth profiles: HSP v1.2 , HFP v1.7, A2DP v1.3, AVRCP v1.6, PBAP v1.1, SPP v1.2 Sadly, no aptX, AAC or any high fidelity audio codecs are supported. What a shame since I was looking forward to these headphones as a worthy competitor to Sony's flagship ANC ones.

Q: Can I use these with my PlayStation 4?

A: The truth is ...NO. Jabra t85 do not work with the PS4. I have both and wanted to use the Jabra earbuds because they are so awesome but they are not supported

Q: How do I automatically switch between connected Samsung Galaxy S8 phone and Samsung Smart TV with Bluetooth? The voice assistant says connected to both devices, but the sound comes only from Phone. TV settings show connection to Jabra 85h, but no sound.

A: I believe they choose automatically based on active input signal. You may need to press the play/pause button once something is playing. I've paired with my laptop and smartphone, needed to do some tinkering like that to switch between devices. Don't know how you can choose to output from TV. Also, not extremely compatible with all laptops. Win10 should be able to work well though.

Q: I've heard some reviews say that these headphones have a "hands free" voice assistant, with support for Google Assistant and Siri. Do they even have a hands free assistant? If so, is there a way to turn off the always listening voice assistant (Alexa)?

A: Hello JayDee - The voice assistant is prompted by pressing the Voice button when not in a call. It cannot be activated by voice only.

Customers are saying

Customers love the Elite 85h Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones for their exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and long battery life. They appreciate the ANC feature and find the headphones to be very comfortable to wear for extended periods. The impressive battery life is also a major plus, allowing users to enjoy their music without worrying about constantly recharging.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best headphones? Enter Player 3 – Jabra Elite 85h
Normally Jabra hasn’t been a key player in a headphone market recently dominated by Bose and Sony. Jabra’s recent wireless 65t earbuds though put them in contention for a new player in the headphones space. As far as wireless earbuds go, I think the 65t’s are one of the best all-around earbuds on the market currently. So, when these 85h over-the-ear headphones came out, I figured it was definitely something to check out, especially since these were being classed in the category as the Sony MX3s and Bose QC35s. Jabra says they’re better than the others but are they really? To start, I own both the Sony MX3s and QC35s. Of the two, the MX3s are my favorite, overall, as they have better noise cancelling, sound and slightly better battery life; the added earcup controls are a nice little bonus as well. So, now it’s time to see how the 85h’s compare to the other two headphones. IN THE BOX: You get the headphones in a very nice carrying case with a velvety interior, airplane adapter, 3.5mm cable (really short) and a USB-C charging cable (also really short). FIT: Of the three headphones, the QC35 fit the best. While the 85h do fit well, they are a tad on the snug side for my tastes. That said, I’ve been wearing them for the past 3-4 hours and no discomfort at all. Also to note, I have a big head so pretty much all over-the-ear headphones are going to feel snug. With the other headphones, I usually have to extend the arms most of the way to get it fit well. These 85h’s I have to pull the arms out all the way just to get it to fit. NOISE CANCELLING: The MX3’s win here. They do a fantastic job with ANC and block out a lot of exterior noise. The 85h’s, however, are a close second. With the snug fit of the headphones, the ANC does a pretty good job at blocking out external noises better than the Bose but not quite good as the Sony’s. I’d put the noise cancelling feature a very close second to MX3’s. SOUND: MX3’s win here. The extra bass the Sony’s have add that stiff punch to bass notes that the Bose and Jabra just doesn’t have. Even with the EQ pumped up, there isn’t that oomph you want when listening to EDM, Hip-Hop, Metal, etc. However, if you listen to other types of music like vocal, instrumental, classical then the 85h are probably a better fit regarding sound. Aside from deep bass notes, the mids/highs are crisp and clear. Really depends on what type of music you listen to so it’s kind of a draw across the board in my opinion. Since I listen to more bass heavy music, the MX3 do it for me. With the Jabra app, you can fine tune the EQ to your liking and save presets as needed for your headphones. There is also an AI component to the sound where 4 of the 8 mics on the headphone pick up and analyze where you are and how noisy it is and switches the headphone setting to optimize sound and battery life. For example, if you’re at home and it’s quiet, it’ll shut off the noise cancelling. Or if you’re in a subway and it’s super noisy, it’ll switch the ANC on. There is also a hear-through setting where you can hear outside noises while playing your music. There is a similar feature on the MX3’s so it’s interesting and a nice feature. BATTERY: Honestly, this really isn’t a huge factor for me. I believe the QC35’s have the lowest battery life and the MX3/85h tout 32+ hour battery life. I’ve never gotten any headphone down to more than 20% battery so, for me, this really isn’t an issue since all three are relatively the same in this aspect. VOICE ASSISTANT: I don’t really use this feature on any device I have so it’s not a huge concern for me. However, with most headphones, you’ll either get compatibility with Alexa OR Google OR Siri but never all of them. The 85h allows you to use any of them depending on what device you’re paired to. You’re only able to setup the headphones with one assistant at a time however you’re not limited to having headphones only being compatible with Google Assistant or just Amazon Alexa. I’ve tested this with my iPhone XS Max and it works as expected. There are 8 mics on these headphones, 2 of which (I think) are dedicated to for the voice assistant feature. Just say Hey Alexa/Google/Siri and it works. No issues here so far. ODDITIES: There’s no power button on these. Had to read the manual to find this out. Basically, you turn the earcups flat to turn them off. Not sure if I like this feature honestly. If you accidentally take your headphones off and hang them around your neck, the cups will kind of turn flat and you may shut off your headphones inadvertently. And if you’re like me and put your headphones on stands, the headphones will stay on. There are three buttons on outside of the right earcup; volume up/down and play/pause button. The MX3 has a feature like this but are touch/swipe and that I do like. The 85h controls don’t seem quite as refined and seem like they were put there as an afterthought. I might get used to them over time however, for this feature, I prefer the MX3 implementation. OVERALL: The 85h are a great set of cans for anyone looking to get an upgraded/higher end set of headphones. With the MX3/QC35 being in the $350 range, that might be a damper for most people looking to pick up new headphones. The 85h come in at $300 which might be a little easier to swallow. You can find the other two headphones slightly lower than retail however, the price point for the 85h should be a nice selling point. Considering that, the features and performance of the 85h are on par with the other two headphones. Might not be as good in one area compared to the others but I think they perform really well and are worth the buy if you’re in the market for a nice pair of higher end headphones.
Posted 6 years ago by LouRevue
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good quality headphones
Pros: good design, sound quality, bass, noise cancellation. Similar comparison to razor opus or boss quite comfort ii. Cons: fit a little tight, may be loosen over a period. Ears sweat very fast. If they are on deal for < $150, they are worth it.
Posted 4 years ago by Abdulla
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Noise Cancelling Headphones w/ Great Battery
I have used these both on a couple of plane trips and on my commute home on the bus - they do greatly reduce background noise. Pros: - Battery life is super long. - The auto pause when you take them off and auto off/on when you flip them flat works great. - Storage case is great quality and even holds the included airplane adapter, aux wire for wired use, and charging cable. - Decent Bluetooth headset for taking phone calls while listening to music. - Controls for pausing, next/back, volume and calls. Cons: - The pass through noise cancelling mode is far worse than just pulling one side off your ear to listen. The background noise is louder than normal and distorted. - I don't think I would wear these while doing physical activity or expose them to any real dirt/water. They are partially covered with fabric (top and sides) and have a double hinge (to fit in their case). - Sound quality is mid-range. Bass is flat and max volume is still a little too low for my taste. - They are big and have some weight. - No USB charger - only cable. They are not for harsh use, but quality packaging / materials, solid call quality, effective noise cancelation and smart features are why I would consider these.
Posted 6 years ago by MGoose