Who makes the better buds
In 2018 and 2019, it seemed that no matter which true wireless earbuds we compared to Apple's AirPods, we always found the AirPods lacking in some way. But Apple's $249 AirPods Pro are an order of magnitude better than the coque samsung galaxy note 10 plus original AirPods, and this changes everything. It even creates a conundrum for Jabra, the maker of the superb Elite and Elite Active line of coque huawei p8 lite 2017 leopard true wireless amazon coque samsung a5 2016 buds.
In the past, the Jabra Elite 65t handily beat the AirPods by offering a lot more for less money. But the AirPods are no longer Apple's amazon coque samsung galaxy s3 top dog, which could leave Jabra's new $179 Elite 75t looking like it's fallen behind before it even gets started. bijoux personnalise Does the Elite 75t make a strong argument that you don't need to spend $70 more on the Apple AirPods Pro, or have they been outclassed Let's find out as we put these two true wireless earbuds head to head.
Battery lifeWe'll start with an area that's of particular interest to travelers. coque iphone Even though true wireless earbuds can be easily topped up by slipping them back into their charging case for a spell, the longer you can go between naps, the better. The Jabra Elite 75t have an impressive 7.5 hour battery life on a single charge, while their charging case ups the total amount of charge to 28 hours before you need to find somewhere to plug in. For those who are keeping score, that's way better than the 75t's predecessor the Elite 65t despite the 75t's smaller size.
Apple's AirPods have always been decent performers at 5 hours between trips to the charging case, but the AirPods Pro haven't improved on that number. coque samsung It's the same story for the AirPods Pro's wireless charging case: It extends the total time to 24 hours. iphone 11 case Jabra was already a leader in battery life coque samsung j3 2016 adidas and the Elite 75t extends that lead even further.
Sound and call quality
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As popular as Apple's AirPods are, most would agree that their sound quality was acceptable but hardly noteworthy. The AirPods Pro make a dramatic leap forward in this area, partially due to their in ear design. which does a much better job of sound isolation. coque samsung Their adaptive EQ also makes a difference. The result coque huawei p8 lite 2017 peinture is so good that we're willing to put the AirPods Pro up against the very best true wireless earbuds in terms of sound quality. They're clear, smooth, and balanced.
The Jabra Elite 75t will definitely please those with a taste for big time bass, but if you coque classe huawei p8 lite 2017 prefer a more balanced audio experience, you may find that bass overwhelming at times, even though the Jabra Sound+ app gives you full control over the 75t's EQ and lets you create presets for different activities.
But the AirPods Pro didn't just surprise us in terms of sound quality they also performed better than the Elite 75t for phone calls too. We found that the AirPods did coque samsung galaxy j5 2016 personnalisable a better job of canceling out competing sounds in busy locations, something that has normally been one of Jabra's greatest strengths.
Noise cancellation and transparency
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This one's a bit of a no brainer. coque huawei p8 lite 2017 stade toulousain The AirPods Pro feature active noise cancellation (ANC) and it's amazing. coque iphone coque samsung j 6 With an ability to silence the outside world that is almost as good as Sony's coque samsung j3 personnalisée class leading WF 1000XM3, the AirPods Pro truly impress. coque iphone A long press on the earbud lets you switch between ANC and transparency mode ,which is also very well executed, giving the impression you're not wearing the earbuds at all. There's still a tiny bit of ANC hiss noticeable in quieter locations, but it's minor.
The Elite 75t do not have an ANC feature, relying instead on passive noise isolation to keep the outside world from intruding. coque iphone As noise isolating designs go, it's very good, but it can't compete with the AirPods Pro's brilliant ANC. coque samsung The Elite 75t coque samsung galaxy core prime nike also sports a coque disney huawei p8 lite 2015 transparency mode, which Jabra calls "HearThrough." Unlike Apple's transparency mode, which can only be turned on and off, Jabra lets you fine tune HearThrough to let more or less sound in, which could be useful depending on your situation.
With a superb ANC feature that the Elite 75t simply can't match, coque samsung a8 2018 personnalisé Apple takes this round.
Fit, form, and functionHow a true wireless earbud fits, feels, and functions can be as (or more) important than all of the other areas combined. If they're not comfortable for you, or you simply hate the way they work, you won't be a happy camper no matter how good they may sound coque samsung galaxy tab 4 7 pouces or perform in other areas. While both the AirPods Pro and Elite 75t are very small in terms of their overall size coque samsung a3 cdiscount which will help more people find a good fit the Jabras are just a bit smaller. They both come with three sizes coque samsung tab s2 of eartips to help further customize the fit.
Apple's iOS settings app for coque samsung galaxy s3 amazon the AirPods Pro includes an Ear Tip Fit Test function that guides you through a simple process to help you identify the right eartip size for your ears. coque huawei Even if you ultimately decide that a different size than the one recommended feels more comfortable, it's a good way to determine which ones to use. Of course, if you're on Android, you'll have to go by feel.
The Elite 75t use physical buttons (one on each earbud) as opposed to the AirPods Pro touch/squeeze control scheme. coque samsung We found that the Elite's buttons were easy to use in all situations and provided an excellent tactile "click" to let you know you pressed them correctly. Unless you wear thick mitts, you should have no problem using them. The AirPods Pro work well too, but it's easier to accidentally trigger a touch command when trying to adjust the fit or take them out of your ears.
Once again, the AirPods Pro get their full convenience factor when used with an iPhone. coque huawei Hands free Siri is available, and you can adjust what the touch controls do. coque huawei However, regardless of iOS or Android, the volume can only be controlled on your phone (or via Siri on iOS).
The Elite 75t won't let you change what the button clicks do, but once you have the sequences memorized, you probably won't want to mess with them. With a total of eight functions including volume control, there's very little you can't do with those two buttons. coque samsung They also let you speak to Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, depending on your smartphone, but none of these are hands free options.
When it comes to their charging coque samsung core plus personnalisée cases and overall portability, these two products are evenly matched. Both offer some of the smallest cases you can find, and they're a pleasure to use.
We think Jabra takes this one by a nose, coque huawei p8 lite 2017 effet bois but these are both very well designed true wireless earbuds.
The AirPods Pro now finally offer the IPX4 water and sweat resistance that the AirPods have been missing. That's a big plus. However, Jabra's Elite series have always done well in this regard and the Elite 75t have an IP56 rating that offers significantly more protection from coque samsung galaxy a7 2015 both water and dust. On this point alone, the Jabras make a better case for long term reliability.
But there's another thing to consider: Apple has coque samsung s6 transparente been put on the hot seat in the past for its poor battery longevity in the AirPods. We can't say coque samsung a5 2016 cdiscount for sure how the AirPods Pro will fare on this topic, but Apple hasn't offered any specific statements claiming that it has coque samsung s7 or made changes to its battery tech. Jabra's products have never been singled out for similar criticism.