When it comes to noise-canceling earbuds, Jabra is one of the best brands, bar-none. But can the new Jabra Elite 7 Pro buds top the Elite 85t? Let's find out.
Jabra reigns high and mighty when it comes to the world of noise-canceling earbuds, and for plenty of good reasons. The company’s earbuds are snug and comfortable, they sound excellent for both listening to music and making phone calls, they’re easy to set up and pair with your favorite devices, and the controls are completely customizable.
Let’s be clear: We think the Elite 7 Pro are some of the most comfortable earbuds you can buy right now. Thanks to re-engineered eartips and a less bulky fit , the Elite 7 Pro stay snug for long listening sessions and calls, with next to no discomfort. Being a bit bigger and heavier overall, the Elite 85t don’t fit quite as comfortably, and the oval eartips make it difficult to rotate the buds to find the best fit for your ears.
While the Elite 85t can be conveniently linked to multiple devices at the same time, we’re awarding the Elite 7 Pro based on fit and comfort overall.Durability Thanks to the fully-closed design of the Elite 7 Pro, the buds are almost completely waterproof — netting them an IP57 rating. Because of the semi-open design of the Elite 85t, these buds are only IPX4 rated but don’t let this deter you.
What we’re left with is a set of earbuds that prioritize rich sound-staging over loudness and unrelenting bass. That being said, if you’re looking for a little more thump in your sound, you can dial into the Jabra Sound+ app to adjust the EQ based on your preferences.