When we talk about listening to good music and do it with the greatest comfort and quality possible, surely the image of a couple of people passes through your head headband headphones, extremely comfortable and that provide you with excellent active noise cancellation.
Ideally, we would use our headphones for hours. without worrying about having to recharge their batteriesThey must also be wireless, for greater comfort and enjoyment.
Well, the Jabra Elite 85h They offer us that and more, it seems that they have come to please the most demanding tastes, seeking a balance between comfort and quality.
As always, we will make a thorough evaluation of these headphones of Danish origin that according to their designers will allow us to “Being alone with our music”.
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- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Digital hybrid ANC uses 4 of the device's 8 microphones
- Passive noise cancellation Yes
- Noise reduction in voice output signal Yes, advanced call technology uses 6 of the device's 8 microphones
- Wind noise protection Yes
- Voice Assistant Access Yes, one-touch access
- Adaptive Audio with SmartSound Yes
- Number of microphones 8 microphones
- SBC, AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) sound codec
Fit and comfort
- Headphone Format Over-Ear Headphones
- In-ear detection Yes, to automatically play and pause music and answer and mute calls
Battery
- Music and talk time Up to 41 hours (without ANC) and up to 36 hours (with ANC)
- Standby mode Yes
- Standby time >1 year (auto power off after 72 hours)
- Charging time 2.5 hours (with dedicated 500mA USB wall charger)
- Battery after 15 min charge Up to 5 hours (with dedicated 500mA USB wall charger)
- USB-C charging connection
Connectivity
- Bluetooth connection, USB-c, 3.5mm jack
- Bluetooth Compatibility Bluetooth 5.0
- Supported Bluetooth profiles HSP v1.2, HFP v1.7, A2DP v1.3, AVRCP v1.6, PBAP v1.1, SPP v1.2
- Range Up to 10 m (33 ft)
- Synchronized devices/ Up to 8.
- Multi-connection Two devices can be connected at the same time.
- Auto pause music Yes
General
- What's in the box Headset, USB-C cable, audio cable, carrying case, warranty and warning leaflets
- Packaging dimensions (L × W × H) 195 x 176 x 79 mm
- Main unit dimensions (L × W × H) 195 x 82 x 225 mm
- Weight (headphones) 296 g
- Operating temperature From -5 °C to 45 °C
- Materials used (exterior) Fabric, synthetic leather (PU), PC/ABS, PC/ABS with metallic paint, PBT, SUS with PVD (MIN part), PC
- USB cable length 30 cm
- Audio cable length 120 cm
- Bluetooth 5.0, CE, FCC, IC, RoHS, REACH certifications
- Warranty 2-year warranty against water and dust
Who do we recommend the Jabra Elite 85h for?
Our impressions of the Jabra Elite 85h make us recommend them to practically anyone who loves to isolate themselves and enjoy good music, since Its excellent ANC will virtually eliminate any interruptions external and you will not have distractions while enjoying a high-quality sound presence.
Also, if you are a person who travels constantly, you should try these headphones, since among its functions it allows us to take advantage of a battery life of More than 5 hours with a charge of just 15 minutesAdditionally, their elegant design and variety of colors to choose from make these headphones great for virtually any occasion.
What's in the box?
The Jabra Elite 85h come in a cardboard box with a photo of the headphones on the front and inside we will find:
- The Elite 85h headphones.
- He USB-C cable.
- A 3.5mm cable for wired audio transmission.
- The user manuals.
- A practical semi-rigid carrying case, to protect your headphones from dirt and any impact.
Design and comfort
One of the most striking things about the Elite 85h is its elegant design, it is difficult for these headphones not to look good whatever style you use. Let's start with the detail of its protective case, which is made of a semi-rigid material to protect the headphones from the bumps they may receive during transport in your backpack, since it allows you to store them completely folded thanks to its hinge design that allow you to reduce your size by almost 50%.
The protective case is lined on the inside with an extremely soft velvet material, which speaks volumes about the details taken into account by the designers of these headphones, which They show the detail and quality with which this Jabra series was created.
The headphones themselves are made of plastic material and certain metallic details. In addition, the exterior is covered with a delicate layer of soft fabric. The headband and ear cups are covered with a synthetic material that is extremely soft to the touch, which will make them comfortable to wear. Having them in your ears is a completely pleasant sensation.
However, we do consider that the fabric-covered sections can be vulnerable to moisture and dirt. Although the designers assure that This material has a level of resistance to dust and water, since it has a nano coating that guarantees that for at least two years they will not be affected by dirt and humidity.
The design of the Elite 85h is excellent, they have a Extremely elegant and robust design at the same time. Weighing 296 grams and measuring 19.5 x 8.2 x 22.5 centimeters, they have achieved a perfect balance between weight and dimensions.
Sound, noise cancellation and microphone
We've already talked about the beautiful design and finish of the Jabra Elite 85h, now let's talk about its sound, which as you can imagine, lives up to its aesthetic details.
The sound that these headphones give us is really It is of a professional levelWe consider that there is a very well achieved harmony and balance between all the low, medium and high frequencies, being able to cover from 10 HZ to 20 kHz frequency.
If you have a demanding ear, then we tell you that These Jabra Elite 85h integrate an equalizer which allows us to access some pre-configured sound modes, which may possibly better adapt to your tastes and requirements.
In addition to that, You can access their profile management, with which you can configure your headphones for use on public transport or alone in your room with the push of a button.
This brings us to talk about another of its excellent attributes, its noise cancellation, through specially designed software, You can choose between four levels of noise cancellation, you can filter the amount of noise you want depending on where you use them.
So depending on the environment where you are using them, you can configure your headphones so that nothing and no one can interrupt you from continuing to enjoy that playlist you are playing. no matter where you are.
Additionally we have at hand the SmartSound and HeartThrough system, through which an analysis of the sound environment is made so that the appropriate settings can be automatically applied to provide an excellent sound experience.
The Elite 85h come with 8 built-in microphones, 6 MEMS and 2 ECM, of which 4 are dedicated exclusively to being used by the ANC system, making it extremely efficient in any situation.
During calls these helmets will improve the sound quality of your voice, thanks to its noise reduction in the transmitted voice signal, where 6 of its 8 integrated microphones are used.
Autonomy and battery life
If we talk about the autonomy of the Jabra Elite 85h, we must say that it is one of the best we have tested. If we use the active ANC all the time we can enjoy these headphones for 36 uninterrupted hours.
If instead we decide to disable this function, The battery will have a life of about 41 hours of playback before you start needing a new charge.
And if you are a person who constantly forgets to charge the battery of your devices, These headphones are perfect for you, since they integrate a fast charging function, with which you can use them for about 5 hours after charging them for just 15 minutes. If you want to fully charge the battery of these headphones, you must leave them connected to the USB-C charger for at least two and a half hours.
Therefore, we can say that the battery life and Your energy management is truly admirable and useful for people who have little time to leave their headphones charging for hours.
Controls and connectivity
All the equalization features, audio profiles, noise cancellation levels and battery monitoring of the Jabra Elite 85h are fully compatible with the Jabra Sound+ app which you can easily download from Google Play.
All multimedia playback functions They are controlled by discreet buttons located on the right earpiece, with which we can play, pause, fast forward, go back, raise and lower the volume, answer calls and do everything we need to do, without having to take off the headphones for a moment.
With a Bluetooth 5.0 connection certification We can be sure that we will not have any kind of delay between the video and the audio if we connect our headphones to a SmartTV or any other multimedia playback device.