Jabra Elite 75t review

"The Jabra elite 75t aren’t perfect, but they’re still great. If you want a pair of everyday true wireless earbuds to throw in your pocket on your way to work, in the gym after, and then while errands on the weekend, these are the way to go."

Jabra has recently announced that they have a new earphone coming out as we write this review of the Jabra Elite 75t. The new 85t will be a different earphone instead of an upgrade, and the features are significantly different between the two models. That means making a choice won't be easy, but the variety is, as they say, the spice of life.

Who should get the Jabra Elite 75t?

• People that want the quality of AirPods, but don’t want AirPods. While the AirPods Pro is great, it’s also way more expensive. If you want most of the convenience without the price tag, just get these. Not to mention, the discreet design here looks much sleeker.

• iPhone users. The Jabra Elite 75t earbuds work on Android, iOS, and Windows, but the only high-quality Bluetooth codec they support is AAC, which is great for iPhone users.

• Professionals who want everyday commuter buds. The small size, HearThrough feature, and isolation make these a great option for anyone looking to listen to audio on their commutes.

• Anyone looking to try noise cancelling. Jabra announced a free noise cancelling update to its Elite 75t series of earphones when it announced the Jabra Elite 85t. The Elite 75t is a less expensive way to try true wireless ANC earbuds.

The Specifications:

Out of the box, you can expect to find a charging cable, the charging case, the earbuds themselves as well as a set of earbud covers to suit your preferences and ear size. The exact specifications are as follows

What’s in the box

• Earbuds, Charging Case, USB-C cable, 3 sets of Silicon EarGels, Warranty and Warning Leaflets Earbuds Size: 21.9 x 19.4 x 16.2 mm

• Earbuds Weight: 5.5g right earbud, 5.5g left earbud

• Charging Case Size: 62.4 x 36.6 x 27.0 mm

• Charging Case Weight: 35g

• USB-Cable Length: 300 mm

WHAT ARE THE FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE JABRA ELITE 75T?

Many desirable features on this earphone managed to take on Apple's Airpods Pro in our tests and be declared the winner of our head to head. The most notable things that make them such a desirable earphone we list below:

LOW PROFILE ERGONOMICALLY FRIENDLY DESIGN:

The ergonomics are some of the best on the market, and the housings unbelievable small. They are one of the most comfortable true wireless earphones. Finding a secure fit was easy for all of our testers, and even those with small ears commented on how much better they sat in the ears compared to other options from the likes of Sony and Sennheiser.

One of the design's main benefits is sitting with a low profile and doesn't look bulky or awkward when you wear them. The 75t, for this reason, is a great looking set of earbuds in the ear. It is streamlined and clean.

THE JABRA ELITE 75T HAS EXCELLENT NOISE CANCELLATION TECHNOLOGY:

Full-size headphones will always have the advantage of their noise-canceling strength, but we have seen significant steps forward in earphones in recent years. Battery issues seem to have been resolved, and the noise cancelation's strength seems to be on a par with headphones a few years ago. It makes them great for people who fly many who want to use them for commutes and inside busy environments.

We observed a significant reduction in ambient sound, and that translated to feeling fresher at the end of the day and having less fatigue.

The ANC also does not suffer from the sucked out sound issue that plagues many other earphones in this class. While the sound alters marginally as you toggle the ANC on and off, it's not unpleasant, and after a few minutes, your ears adjust to the new normal.

FAST CHARGING IS AWESOME:

With the volume set at around 70% and ANC turned on, we managed to get a full 7 hours playback from the 75t off a single charge. I feel that that's about right for where the market is on non-ANC headphones, so I consider this a good performance.

However, there will be times when you run out of battery, and thankfully Jabra has installed a quick charge feature to give you a full hour playback from a 15-minute charge. A convenient and welcome addition.

Further on the battery front, while reviewing this earphone, I never had to hook up to the USB-C charger. Instead, I took the wireless charging installed in the case, and when I came home at night, I set them down with my phone on the charging pad. It's incredible how wireless charging has now become an everyday part of my life, and the more products that include it, the better.

User's FAQs

DOES THE JABRA ELITE 75T HAVE SUPPORT FOR ALEXA, SIRI, AND GOOGLE ASSISTANT?

They certainly do, and this feature was added to the earphones sometime after launch. It can be button or voice-activated with your usual commands, and it works flawlessly. I used it to set alarms and reminders and even open up a few quick google searches when I was too lazy to type.

IS THE JABRA ELITE 75T WATERPROOF?

They are, to an extent. The earphones have IP55 certification for protection against water and dust. IP55 means that the earphones can resist dust and water, but they are not fully sealed or completely waterproof. This rating is aimed more at people who work out as it provides plenty of protection against even heavy sweating.

With this level of protection and the way they fit so securely in your ear, these would be a great earphone for working out.

DOES THE JABRA ELITE 75T HAVE GOOD SOUND QUALITY?

Yes. The sound quality is one of the best we have heard from a truly wireless earphone. Only substantially more expensive earphones like the Sennheiser Momentum 2 wireless and others offer higher levels of fidelity. For the money, the Jabra Elite 75t has excellent sound.

The sound can be tuned from the earphones dedicated app, which you can download from the App and Play stores. It offers some preset modes and a custom EQ.

How do you control the Elite 75t?

Playback controls are also very simple with these earbuds, though like I mentioned there was a slight learning curve to remember which combination of button presses and holds does what. With a new update via the Jabra app, you can customize the controls how you see fit. So you can customize what happens when you single, double, or even triple tap.

Should you download the Jabra Sound+ app?

Then there’s the Jabra Sound+ app which you can use to EQ your music and customize the HearThrough experience (more on that later), though I found it wasn’t really necessary to really enjoy these buds. Jabra also included a small hearing test that you can do as well which will auto-EQ your music based on the results. Unfortunately, it won’t tell you what the results of that test are, but it’s still nice to see the company take hearing tests seriously given that everyone has slightly different sensitivities.

Do the Jabra Elite 75t earbuds stay connected?

The Jabra Elite 75t rocks Bluetooth 5.0 which is nice, but unfortunately the only Bluetooth codecs it supports are AAC and the standard SBC codec. This is good for iOS users but problematic with Android phones as AAC doesn’t seem to play well. If you were hoping for aptX for your Android, you’re out of luck. But you can always go into the developer options on your Android device to manually switch the codec over to SBC if you’re experiencing issues with AAC.

What’s the battery life of the Jabra Elite 75t?

Jabra claims that the Elite 75t earbuds will get you around 7.5 hours of constant playback, with the case providing up to 28 hours of playback. For our battery tests, we make sure to play music on loop at a constant output of 75dB which is just below the recommended output to avoid damaging your hearing.

How’s the microphone on the Elite 75t?

Jabra products are known for having good microphones, and the Elite 75t is no exception. I didn’t have any complaints from people when using these for phone calls and the wind cancellation works great too. As you can hear from the sample clip below, there really isn’t much to complain about here.

JABRA ELITE 75T REVIEW: FINAL THOUGHTS AND VERDICT

I won’t lie, there are actually a number of people in my office who use Jabra products, that’s why I had such ready access to the 65ts to compare – and they agree with me that the Jabra Elite 75t earbuds are a huge step forward when it comes to overall design, comfort, and audio quality.

And, I’m in agreement. Set at a competitive price point of around $130, it’s going to be hard to find a pair of truly wireless Bluetooth earphones that deliver the same level of noise cancellation, audio quality, and usability,

They were easy to pair, easy to use, and easy to listen with. Hopefully, Jabra keeps up it up and we see many more affordable, quality products from them in the future!