Jabra Elite 85h vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

Jabra Elite 85h
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

What are the main differences between the Jabra Elite 85h vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT and which headphones is better for you considering specs and features? Both headphones have the same overall rating of 7.5.

Advantages Jabra Elite 85h over Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

  • Better low limit of frequency response: 10Hz vs 15Hz
  • Less weight: 10.4oz vs 10.9oz
  • Noise cancellation
  • You can move the noise-canceling level up or down

Advantages Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT over Jabra Elite 85h

  • Better high limit of frequency response: 28KHz vs 20KHz
  • Foldable design
  • In-line control buttons
  • Touch control
  • Longer battery life: 40 hours vs 36 hours
  • Battery free listening mode

Common features

  • Wired mode available
  • Detachable cables
  • Built-in controls
  • Voice control
  • App control
Votes 11 11
Rating 4.5 4.5

Headphones comparison chart

Overall
Jabra Elite 85h
7.5
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT
7.5
7
10
10
10
8
9
Jabra Elite 85h

Jabra Elite 85h review

May 25, 2020

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Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT review

Jun 09, 2020

Audio-Technica is a true legend among headphone brands. Therefore, I want to introduce you to the Au...

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Common

Product

Jabra Elite 85h
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

Model

Elite 85h
ATH-M50xBT

Brand

Jabra
Audio-Technica

Reviews

911
2977

General

Wearing style

over ear
over ear

Enclosure

closed back
closed back

Wireless

Wired

Specifications

Transducer

dynamic
dynamic

Driver size, mm/inches

40/1.5
45/1.7

Impedance, Ohm

38

Frequency response, Hz

10Hz-20KHz
15Hz-28KHz

Total harmonic distortion (THD), %

Sensitivity (SPL), dB

99

Magnet type

rare earth

Weight (headphones), g/oz

295/10.4
310/10.9

Comfort

Adjustable headband

Foldable

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling

Adjustable noise cancelling level

Microphone

Built-in microphone

In-line microphone

Detachable microphone

Cables

Detachable cable

Audio cable length, cm/ft

120/3.9
120/3.9

Jack connection (TRS)

3.5
3.5

Balanced connection

Control

Built-in control buttons

In-line control

Touch control

Voice control

Google Assistant, Siri, Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant, Siri

App control

Control functions

volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, fast forward/rewind,noise cancelling, voice assistant
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, fast forward/rewind, microphone on/off

Wireless connectivity

Bluetooth

Bluetooth version

5.0
5.0

aptX

aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, PBAP, SPP
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP

NFC

Wi-Fi

Battery

Battery type

rechargable
rechargable

Battery life, hrs

36 (41 without noise cancelling)
40

Charging time, hrs

7

Charging port

USB-C
micro USB

Charging cable

USB-C to USB-A
micro USB to USB-A

Speed charge

Battery free listening mode

Battery level indicator

Additional features

Water resistance

Light indication

Additional audio features

HearThrough

In the box

Audio cable

Carry case

Charging cable

1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)

Interchangeable ear pads

User manual

Manual

Jabra Elite 85h
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT
Jabra Elite 85h
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7.5
  • 7.5
  • 7.5Jabra Elite 85h
  • 7.5Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

The Jabra Elite 85h is better headphones in this comparison. Check Jabra Elite 85h price