Jabra Elite 85h vs Beats Studio3 Wireless

Jabra Elite 85h review
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Beats Studio3 Wireless review

The comparison Beats Studio3 Wireless vs Jabra Elite 85h shows two devices with a nice attractive design that can be used either as wired or wireless. They are closed-back and have an over-ear wearing style.

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Features

Using voice control you can call Siri and Google Assistant. The owners of Jabra Elite 85h also are available to Amazon Alexa. Only this device has app control. The rechargeable battery you get with the headphones lasts 22 hours in the case with Beats Studio3 Wireless and 36 hours in the case with Jabra Elite 85h. Speaking of the things the headphones have in common, the speed charge option makes them both pretty convenient to use. Consider, that only Beats Studio3 Wireless has a battery level indicator. The mentioned devices support Bluetooth.

Sound

The headphones of both companies have a noise-canceling function. Moreover, you can adjust its level. With Jabra Elite 85h, you will get powerful audio performance with deep bass and bright highs. The mids are expertly matched, even proper out of the field.

As for audio performance, on tracks with intense sub-bass content, the headphones Beats Studio3 Wireless produce powerful lows and don't distort, even at top, unwise listening levels.

Comfort and design

You get these headphones with a detachable audio cable. In the case with Jabra Elite 85h, its length is 120 cm. The wire that comes with Beats Studio3 Wireless is 10 cm longer. There is no significant distinction between the weight of the appliances. The headphones by Jabra have 295 g, whilst the ones made by Beats have 257 g. The headband of the devices can be adjusted.

Beats Studio3 Wireless has good portability as it folds. However, it is worth mentioning that only Jabra Elite 85h has water resistance. Whatever device you buy, you will get it with a bag for carrying. For control, there are built-in buttons. In addition, the headphones are equipped with a microphone.

Beats Studio3 Wireless pros and cons

Beats Studio3 Wireless pros and cons

Pros

  • The hinge has sufficient resistance and looks as if it will retain its strength over time
  • The pleather earpads are well-padded and should be big enough to fit over most ears
  • There’s no creaking when you fold the headphones up or twist them

Cons

  • W1 battery/connection boost only for Apple
  • Lower-mids could have better separation

Jabra Elite 85h pros and cons

Jabra Elite 85h pros and cons

Pros

  • When the noise-canceling function is off, the battery lasts 41 hours
  • There's generous memory foam padding for the ears and head
  • There are EQ presets for Speech, Bass Boost, Treble Boost, Smooth, and Energize

Cons

  • Weak Alexa integration

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Rating 3.8 3.8

Headphones comparison chart

Overall
Jabra Elite 85h
7.5
Beats Studio3 Wireless
6.8
7
10
10
6
8
8
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Product

Jabra Elite 85h
Beats Studio3 Wireless

Model

Elite 85h
Studio3 Wireless

Brand

Jabra
Beats

Reviews

911
1601

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

Impedance, Ohm

Frequency response, Hz

10Hz-20KHz

Total harmonic distortion (THD), %

Sensitivity (SPL), dB

Magnet type

Weight (headphones), g/oz

295/10.4
257/9.1

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
130/4.2

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, voice assistant

Wireless connectivity

Bluetooth

Bluetooth version

5.0

aptX

aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, PBAP, SPP

NFC

Wi-Fi

Battery

Battery type

rechargable
rechargable

Battery life, hrs

36 (41 without noise cancelling)
22

Charging time, hrs

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
Beats Studio3 Wireless
Jabra Elite 85h
Beats Studio3 Wireless

Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating

  • better
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  • 7.5
  • 6.8
  • 7.5Jabra Elite 85h
  • 6.8Beats Studio3 Wireless

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