Hey guys, thanks for the support and love as always! Just wanted to caveat my take on button controls with a few things: 1) *I'm definitely not saying that ALL touch controls are always better than button controls* (some suck and enjoy registering an action when you so much as look at them). I'm more saying that when compared to buds of a similar price to the 85T, that the comparative experience as a whole has been so much more intuitive and pleasant to use - see below for the reasons why. 2) *I don't dislike button controls simply because they're button controls.* I dislike them because 99% of the time, they mean you have push the earbuds into your ears to operature them (raising volume multiple times is particularly unpleasant) and the clicking sound in your ears never a plus for me. 3) *Some people just prefer button controls over touch controls and that's totally fine!* Yes, you are allowed your own personal preference! After all, there are situational uses where only button controls will do - like if you wear gloves a lot for example. But outside of those situations, I have never encountered button controls that I could honestly say were as good as, or better than good touch controls. If I do, trust me, I will be very happy to let you guys know! The intro of this video was meant to be tongue in cheek - I don't always leave the room whenever I see button controls 😂 (I wouldn't be able to my laptop otherwise) But in all seriousness, what I am more disappointed about, is that Jabra didn't improve the button controls whatsoever. It is literally a copy-paste of the 75T. Make the buttons register with a more delicate click or remove the annoying clicking sound and I'd have so much less to complain about. TLDR: I don't actually hate all button controls, but these aren't a great experience (or particularly great value for money) when compared to touch control buds around a similar price as the 85T. Thanks again guys - I am happy for you to still fight the corner for button controls so feel free to attempt to change my mind in the comments below! 😆👍🏻 Mark
Came here to rage. I absolutely hate touch controls. I wear beanies, gloves, work out, get sweaty bump clothing/helmet straps and just have all kinds of issues. I want to see more buttons on premium earbuds especially ones made for working out. I like the click and tactile feedback too, touch still makes a sound. Hard to press buttons especially press+hold commands can be painful. We'll see how the 75t's fair, got a pair coming today.
I was going to say, I switch from 65t to buds pro, and I hate the touch controls. Part of it being I almost always need to adjust the earbuds because my ears are just not good with keeping earbuds in at least in the first insertion. The other part is that I found myself hitting the touch surface multiple times trying to pause or do any of the other interaction. One of my ear buds on my buds pro recently went bad, so I'm sending them into repair/replace/refund. Will give me an opportunity to maybe go back to jabra. I do really love the independence between earbuds in the buds pro though. Left or right ear, though I prefer using my left ear for the bud because I tend to hear more clearly in my right ear if someone (wife) is trying to talk to me.
I was going to comment saying I'm looking at the Jabras specifically because they don't have touch controls. I'm often out in a beanie exercising and when it's raining or gets sweaty the touch controls on my Samsung buds go crazy when wet. I often have to go to the app and turn off touch controls which is why I'm looking at these.
Completely agree - having owned the WF-1000XM3s, the touch button was a pain as the feedback for registering your touch had an annoying split second delay from touching, resulting in miss touches or double touches. Touch buttons look impressive on paper as we are all familiar with touch screens by now, but for headphones the benefits of no noise when pressing and less pressure to press are outweighed by the functionality of a physical button, in my opinion.
Phisical buttons for me are better than Touch sensitive ones. Touch controls are sometimes hit and miss, and are more prone to accidentally activation when adjusting at ears. Physical buttons are better to use when running or exercising. I like the feeling of this buttons, they are very soft to activate and give us the perfect feedback.
I definitely agree with you that not all touch controls are great - I've found that those which have no functionality on a single tap to be much more intuitive to use that respect. For me, in terms of button controls, I far favour those which are more on top of each bud, so you can pinch the bud to press it without pushing the earbuds into your ear canal to some degree (like what we have here). I'd also be a little more onboard with them if they eliminated the clicking sound - though you're right, these aren't the worst button controls I've ever come across. But thank you for sharing your point of view as always!
My issue with the pinch controls is that they don't help me at all when skiing or any other time I have on gloves. I agree I could do without the click but it does let me know when I've pushed the button so I can let off
@@mrkwd I have a samsung phone and I don't know what to buy for the gym , samsung buds pro or jabra elite 75 t or elite active 75 t . I am interested in them being comfortable not to fall and having a decent ANC. PLS help me
@@supermeseriasu jabra 75t do it for me. They sit perfectly in my ears and I have never had an issue at work on the farm or in an intensive gym session.
When winter comes, SNOW is everywhere. To control the earbuds, you need to take off your gloves 🙂 That is the reason why I choose these pairs of earbuds over Airpod
Yes and the sound quality is better too IMHO. I don’t care that this opinion is at odds with most. The 12mm driver makes a big improvement in bass quality. Caveat is that I did tune the buds with the hearing test from the app
@@timwhite8500 no I agree, these have a more refined profile over 75t, these are better and improved in every way except for the IP rating . I think people are just trying to convince themselves of not having to pay to replace their existing buds
Buttons are way better imo. When tapping a touch controlled earbuds my ears ring hurt. Its weird but for some reason this doesnt happen with buttons. All my friends with airpods have said the same thing when we swapped earbuds. Besides buttons are actually more reliable than touch- missing or swiping incorrectly by accident is much more common with touch. At the end of the day, of course, its just another thing of preference, but placing buttons as a drawback is just incorrect, sorry. At the same time, I'd love to know which earbuds you have used have such great touch controls so as to merit your claim of buttons being inferior! Could anyone give an example? Maybe upon using proper touch controls I'll never go back to buttons too? :D
It's probably because of the price of 85T why he emphasizes so much about the drawbacks. If it had been less expensive his statements will most likely be different.
I actually prefer button controls. When there's a pair with touch control they are likely to be either unreliable or lacking some controls (can’t get all the controls even with reprogramming) or both.
Hey! I can totally understand your reasoning and definitely don't take this as me saying that ALL touch controls are better than button controls as a rule (some are terrible). I more mean that out of buds of a similar price to the 85T, that the touch control experience there as a whole has been a hell of a lot more intuitive and pleasant than what we've got here. This would be a slightly different matter if Jabra had made *literally any* improvements to the button controls on the 85T, but they're completely identical in every way - and they weren't perfect to start with. Thanks for voicing your perspective!
I Love the 85T but i know people love their 75T as well, so love is a good thing. 85T works nice when jogging and also the controls with a hat on over the buds (Sweden cold this time at year). Great sound and ANC works really nice, not as good as Sony's over ear but so much easier to carry along and wear.
I had 75T’s, lost them on a job site and liked them a lot. Went to the 85T, and it felt like a huge step back. The battery life was meh, the fit was not great, and the sound was better on the 75T’s. I now have the Bose after returning the 85T’s and they’re really solid. They really should get an eq on the app, but the sound is still better and the ANC is ridiculous. I went to a laundromat with a bunch of kids screaming in it and I didn’t hear a thing. 75T’s are the best bang for the buck now, and Best Buy has a million colors of them.
@@Angelicax8 HAD the quiet comfort earbuds. Honestly, I tried another 5 different sets after these and the Sonys are the best daily driver by far, and I like the beats fit pro for the gym.
Physical buttons for me is better. There's something about tactile button that's more satisfying than touch. I've had Sennheiser Momentum and B&O E8 and I can definitely attest to it. The bigger case is still perfectly fine for me compared with those brands I've tried. ANC is top-notch also.
Honestly, I fell in love with the Jabra Elite 75t's. They were my favorite pair of wireless earbuds because as much as I adore Sony headphones, their wireless buds could use an update on design. The only reason why I returned them and used the money to buy the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus was because of that audio hiss you speak of. It was so annoying to watch movies or anime with that background noise going off. I would happily replace my Galaxy buds to the 85t's when I get the chance to do so.
Scored my Elite 75t for $118 and with the ANC update🔥. 1) Jabra has chosen to stick with SBC since AptX consumes more energy but there is no lag during video playback and music. 2) Jabra had promised stereo mode but couldn't get the code right to meet the performance standard hence have dropped it for now.
The Jabra 75T was a significant jump over the 65T whereas with the 85T over the 75T...not so much. To begin with, the design had hardly changed and to my surprise the 85T are actually larger that the 75T. Most manufacturers are cramming as much tech as possible into a smaller form factor but Jabra surprisingly increased the size. I would have been happy with the same shape of the 75T albeit with an even lower profile. Considering the recent firmware update to the 75T with added ANC, the 85T will be a hard sell even with the improved fit and audio quality. That's not a knock on the improvements of the 85T by any means, it's just that the 75T is really that good and an incredible value at almost $100 less than the 85T. I honestly think that Jabra released the 85T too soon. With the popularity of the 75T still high they could have waited a bit and released a more proper successor to the 75T. It will be interesting to see where Jabra goes from here.
I very much prefer having proper buttons over touch controls. I spend half my time wearing gloves and if I have to take them off to use the buttons I may as well just use the touch screen on my phone.
Regular use of gloves are definitely a valid reason to opt for button controls - you're totally right. Not sure if all touch-screen friendly gloves work on all buds, but just tested the pair that I own and they do, if that helps! Thanks for watching 🔥
I got these as a free upgrade on warranty from 65ts. While the sound quality is a major improvement and the ANC is great... the main problem is the fit. I used the smallest ear gels on the 65ts and the largest on the 85ts. You are relying on that fit to keep them in. Plenty of times I reached up and found the bud half out of by ear without knowing. They basically sit comfortably in the bed of your ear but not securely. These may not be an issue for many people but I found even with a vigorous walk, I had to adjust the buds every now and then. Still, the sound is excellent and ANC is a real bonus.
Aloha ! I am afraid I disagree with you , I am more than satisfied with my Jabra Elite 85T , the ANC is really good, and the sound quality is one of the best I have heard . Be well & stay safe 🤙
i see too much negative videos Jabra 85t and i really think some of that youtubers are paid or just havent even tested to Jabra 85t. As an owner of Jabra 85t i can definitely say if there is 2 best earbuds one is definitely Jabra 85t. people really shouldnt listen to such dishonest opinions.
Hi mrkwd, big fan! I recently bought a pair of the Jabra Elite Active 75t on sale for around $135. At that price they are still significantly more expensive than the budget earbuds you've been reviewing. I like them so far - only noticeable hissing is on hear-through mode. But this video has me thinking - if there are so many budget true wireless earbuds that you've been rating so high, what features do the Jabra's (or any mid-tier true wireless earbud for that matter) have that makes them deserving of the higher "premium" price point?
Another one to add: Physical buttons are a plus, not a minus - especially on devices without an vibration motor which would be quite wasted in earbuds - because of the ability to get instant haptic feedback.
I mean the button controls are super useful for someone that does a lot of running in the cold with gloves on...these are targeted towards active people
As someone who works out, the buttons are way better than the touch controls. With the touch controls, there are a lot of false positive touches. I wear hoodies when I train. The button controls keep that from happening. Also, the 75t are excellent for working out. I train with them all the time. I don't hear the audio hiss you speak of with the 75t. I just got the 85t and they sounded like complete crap to me. They were extremely flat sounding and didn't have the "Jabra sound". However, they did update the 85t a couple of days ago. They do sound more boomy, but something sounds off to me. Overall, I think the 75t make more sense.
I can definitely understand the benefits when it comes to working out and getting the 100% confirmation of a physical button click. And of course, I'm definitely not saying that touch controls on *any* earbuds out there are better than ALL button controls, all of the time. I more mean that compared to options around the same price as the 85T, the overall experience has been more intuitive and pleasant to use than what we've got here (of course, this just my opinion from testing). I have heard people say that oval-shaped drivers *may not* provide a perfect seal across the board compared to circular drivers, which of course, can affect perception of sound quality - so that's definitely something to bear in mind. I have to say that, though sound signatures differ, the sound quality overall between the 75T and 85T isn't miles apart - it's more the elimination of white noise that swung it for me here. Thanks for taking the time to share your take - it's always appreciated! 🔥
@@mrkwd I watched your video on the Liberty 2 Pros and their hissing .... I heard it in the pair I had, and returned them because of it. So I know what you mean. But with my 75t, I really don't hear it. BTW, did you make this video before or after the firmware update the other day ? It changed the sound signature quite a bit.
Just like several other already pointed out: Touch controls often suck because of accidental touches, wet hats or hairs or other things. Almost like sport watches. No serious sport smartwatch features a touch screen. Button control is in these devices a crucial must. Running with gloves. Sweaty helmet straps. The haptics and fault proof control might weight out the fancy tech for some. Glad jabra sticked to it.
I am in the on the go audio-entusiast community since 2007, having bought a tons of audiophile on the go products... Shure, Weston, Earsonics... and daps like Fiio, Astel Kern and so on... On the go, physical button is the consensus.
Hi Mark- Thank you for your great review. Help me lot for making that buying decision. I just purchased the 75T. I'm really happy. 👍😀 Thanks again from Sydney Australia.
The matter is if the earbuds so expensive without soft touch to reduce cost then it should improve very much in the other areas not just a minor changes compare to previous version. Many earbuds below $100 come with soft tap and full features with much more battery life and play time in single charge, good call quality with slightly less audio quality than expensive earbuds. As for equalizer we can found it on app store with chances better than some of the original.
Got the 75t a week ago. Definitely preferring the physical buttons to the touch controls of my previous earbuds. I have small inner ears so the 75t fit perfectly whether working or hiking. The ANC firmware update make these a great bargain.
I have both the 75t and 85t, and I say without a doubt the 75t has much better sound quality, they are smaller and sit more firmly in the ear. The sound on 85t is average and it's fine, but if you are audiophile like me then they are a disappointment. For those whose ears start to hurt after long use the 85t is better choice. And anc is def much better on 85t.
I have the 75t and I don't find any problem with having button control vs Galaxy Buds Live with touch control. Both work fine for me. For the price difference, I think the 75t win!
Shocked about your negative words for the button controls. I live in Norway, here we have winter and minus degrees half the year. When using my Jabra Elite Active 75T outside in winter, I use wool hat over my head and warm winter gloves. With button controls it is no problem to adjust volum, skip to next song or answer a call with full winter clothing.
Very nice review, and thank you. I actually like the somewhat tactile controls, and generally find touch controls for watches and headphone too finicky, gimmicky and generally unreliable. Especially in wet or cold climates. Otherwise a very nice and honest review, and I'll keep my 75T Elites for now. 😉
Absolutely disagree with your opening comments. I own the 75t and the 85t, as well as MPOW and Tronsmart earbuds. Physical buttons are much more practical than touch controls on earbuds. I have used both touch and physical buttons and touch has been more problematic in registering exactly what you want when touching them. Especially when wearing gloves you can forget touch. The sad thing is that those opening comments put me off watching the entire review. As you rightly said it is often a personal preference, but to state yours so dramatically at the beginning of the video is off-putting. Just my honest view.
Just to put it out there once again: It was a 'tongue in cheek' way to start the video - I don't actually leave the room when I see button controls on earbuds! Sorry to hear it put you off, but that's just my humour here on the channel. And to clarify, I am not against ALL button controls, just those which mean you forcefully push the earbuds into your ear canal to achieve a click - but unfortunately, that's 95% of all true wireless earbuds with button controls. With button controls like that, I generally end up barely using them, so hopefully you can understand why I really dislike them. There are buds, like the 1MORE ANC, which feature button controls that you pinch to achieve a button press. They don't result in any discomfort so I have no issues with them in that respect, but those are sadly a very rare exception. And of course - this is all just my opinion and of course, you're welcome to disagree with me and totally ignore me! The whole point of my channel is for people to be able to watch/hear my perspective as someone who endlessly tests earbuds - but ultimately make their OWN decision. If I didn't throw in my own opinion as a heavy user of true wireless earbuds, I might as well just read out a specs sheet. Hope that makes sense and thanks for taking the time to share an honest comment - I'm sure a lot of people will agree with you.
I literally was getting an exchange at Best Buy cause of a pair of earbuds I didn't like, an employee didn't assist me to open a case for the Beats so I said screw it and study the Jabras..I've never in my life heard of them and MAN I love them and the 75t is just pretty astounding with the quality and the fancy gizmos..slick and compact to me in my opinion.
Just received the 85t's today and am extremely disappointed in the sound quality compared to the 75t's. Much so that I'll probably be sending them back to Amazon. I tried everything to make them sound decent, but they don't cut it.
for me, 85t is the same price as the 75t Active with Wireless Charging... So i have to choose between the IP rating (75t) and the sound quality (85t) :( Why does Jabra make this so difficult? Maybe i should just stick with my 65t for another year, until something is released that checks all the boxes.
The fit are amazing. Sound is great. Great little buds. UPDATE: Had to reinstall the app on my phone. The ANC personalization section was changed. You cannot suppress sound like before. You cannot fine tune it anymore. There's virtually no difference anymore between ANC on or off. The ANC was great prior to this. The ANC was probably downgraded to give 85t's a chance. Really too bad. ADVISE: If you still have this feature, don't uninstall your app. You will lose the ANC fine tuning.
button controls are essential to someone like myself who often has dirty or gloved hands at work. its a "if its not broken, don't fix it" thing in that aspect for me. i don't see any benefit except as a symbol of being "futuristic".
been using airpods for 2 years. Right now, my airpods are completely ruining my ears and they hurt my ears a lot. After the battery has also gotten worse i decided it was time for something new. I bought the 85t's. With the drama i had with my airpods i am here for a more comfortable fitting. I also love noisecancelling so im really excited. Also, where i bought them the difference was only 34 dollars, so i thought it was worth it.
Hey.. I'm a student who needs GOOD ANC but also uses gym a lot. Also I walk on crowded streets and for running. Should I go with 85T or 75T? (Please ignore the spec sheet and i am focused on real life experience)
As someone who works in a -20 freezer and constantly has a beanie on at the least, touch button controls are phenominal. I can change songs, pause, play, deny/accept calls, turn on pass thru/anc and open up google now without removing my hat. The buttons IMO are crisp and clicky. Only time i have to remove my hat with the jabra is adjusting headphone position. With touch controls I have to move my hat to do anything and adjusting is annoying due to the touch function activating. Other than that, good review. The accuracy of the 75t portion makes it much easier to believe what you say about the 85s. The hero and zero connection for jabras is the largest downfall in my eyes for any jabra product ive used. good review
I'm really surprised about the critic on white noise because I've been using 75t for 10 months and got no white noise at all. Though my 75t started to malfunction, I can't close ANC when I want and I started to experience connection issues. I'm sending them back for a new pair. Also, buttons are better over touch controls in my opinion. You can't use touch controls with gloves and more importantly you can activate them by mistake. Design was one of the reasons why I chose 75t, because almost every other earbuds have those useless touch controls.
Any TWS earbuds with touch controls are a big NO for me. I have been using the Sabbat e12 (and Ultra) for years now and don't want anything else. As others already mentioned button control is so much better in many situations (doing sports, wearing gloves, hats etc.). Especially now in winter I can easily operate them when I wear gloves and a hat. Absolutely no problem! The buttons on the Sabbat e12 are so easy to click and it never feels like I'm hurting my ears when I push the buttons. There are many great TWS earbuds out there but all of them have touch controls which will always be the dealbreaker for me.
I would stick to OR buy 75t as waterproof rating, battery life and sound quality! ONLY issue is, after sw upgrade my 75t charging box stopped charging and earbuds charged only 20% after being on charge for 24 hrs ! Hopefully this is not intentional from Jabra to push users to upgrade??
I also hate touch controls, physical buttons are much better because they work when you have gloves on (e.g. on motorcycle with helmet on). I always end up accidentally hanging up when push earbuds back in/when adjusting at ears, highly annoying.
@@abdomaster5928 , I’ve being using the 75t, the mic pick up well no problem, I can make and answer calls as if talking to the other person just beside me, not much outside noise pick up although no noise cancellation ,my only complain in the left side didn’t fit well seems like my ear hole on the left side didn’t have the right size, listening to music and movie with deep bass , a bit low in mid range
I LIKE Button Controls! They are MUCH Better IMHO over Touch Controls! You can adjust the earpiece without worrying that you might accidentally hit one of the Touch Controls. And Physical Buttons will work with Wet Hands and when wearing Gloves.
Why is everybody always complaining about physical buttons on earbuds? Function wise, they are lot more reliable, and wearing gloves and a cap which covers your ears in winter makes touch controlls go completely wild. Wearing a raincoat on my bike (living in The Netherlands) makes earbuds with touch controlls completely useless. And my experience with touch controll buds... they never do what I want.
If you put comply sport tips on these I believe they are the best earbuds for running/cycling. Sweatproof and don't budge, can get the active version as well
Was deciding on the 2 but then I decided to give the 75t another try due to the first one I bought the music was fading in and out and sometimes would make a crackling sound
Don't care much for their size having been increased. Will only consider upgrading if they make headphones independent of each other, that's my biggest peeve with my 75ts right now.
I actually prefer buttons controls if your hands get wet like after you went swim or took a shower or even in the rain the touch controls don't always work
I bought the 85’s first and I loved them! The ANC is the best out there right now. Then someone stole them from me and I bought the 75’s since everyone was saying they’re basically the same. The sound quality is still great but the ANC isn’t as impressive as the 85’s.
Here's why I hate touch controls on earphones. In cold climates where people need to wear beanies or Tooks, it will constant pause your music. Most frustrating thing ever!
In my country i bought the 75t for 90$ and they are great overall. For workout 75t is great. U should buy the 75T ACTIVE for workout. The regular 75T is not for workout :)
I currently use 65t and the button controls are quite annoying for the exact reasons you mention. Pushing the buttons is like pushing the earphones into my ear and that paired with the clicky sound is very annoying. It's very subjective of course. Everyone is entitled to their preferences. But yea, I'm looking forward to switching to touch controls.
I originally owned the Active Elite 75t and loved them. I lost the right bud and thought I'd try the Elite 85t's to replace them. Mistake! The case and earbuds themselves feel cheap and slippery compared to the 75ts, the 75t's battery lasts a lot longer, and don't feel like they will fall out of your ears. Oh and the base in the 85t's is sub par. Very disappointed!
The biggest reason to buy the 85t is that they removed the damn air port hole on it. That hole has been a nightmare for a butt load of 75t owners that didn't know that the hole when plugged reduces and often eliminates all the sound coming from that earbud and makes you think they are toast. I know to keep mine nice and clean with the holes empty of dirt, wax, dried salts, whatever. You will see the hole I speak of at 1:52 of the video. When it gets plugged you can hardly see it at all.
Yeah I really don’t understand why people make a fuss about button controls, it’s much more useful and practical, touch control technology is not really there yet, and it almost always comes out half baked
Touch buttons are an absolute no no on any waterproof earbuds, such as the elite active series. Sweat or water from the shower can trigger them and they become incredibly annoying. Also moisture on your fingers or gloves in winter make these impossible. Don't hate.
Agreed with some others... I would much rather have mediocre quality buttons over great quality touch. I will simply not buy touch control earbuds. Of course it's personal preference and glad there are both out there to suit everyone. And I'm no Jabra fanboy, I likely will skip trying these because they don't have a wing. Go figure, looks like most people hate wings.
Thanks for the review. Buttons are a pluss btw for us living in cold places. I wouldn't have use for buds without buttons in Norway large parts of the year.
I'm not buying earphones without buttons. I live in a cold country, 50% of the time it's too cold to get my fingers out of my pockets and I use my shoulders to press the buttons.
I have 75T's to almost full happiness, but I understood the 85T's are less bass heavy while I prefer bass heavy sound. How is it in practise? Also how does the top volume compare between 85T vs 75T ?
Thanks for the comparison review. One year later, there isn't such a big price difference. 85t are about $130-150 and 75t at about $77. I don't have either but ANC has improved since I last bought ear buds and my Bose QC 35 are too hot where I live; and they are falling apart.
Totally disagree on physical buttons. Touch is very frustrating since you accidentally press it while adjusting comfort. Jabra's buttons instead are really light weighted and comfortable, while other buds have heavy pression buttons, which are also very uncomfortable for the pression needed.
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Hey guys, thanks for the support and love as always! Just wanted to caveat my take on button controls with a few things:
1) *I'm definitely not saying that ALL touch controls are always better than button controls* (some suck and enjoy registering an action when you so much as look at them). I'm more saying that when compared to buds of a similar price to the 85T, that the comparative experience as a whole has been so much more intuitive and pleasant to use - see below for the reasons why.
2) *I don't dislike button controls simply because they're button controls.* I dislike them because 99% of the time, they mean you have push the earbuds into your ears to operature them (raising volume multiple times is particularly unpleasant) and the clicking sound in your ears never a plus for me.
3) *Some people just prefer button controls over touch controls and that's totally fine!* Yes, you are allowed your own personal preference! After all, there are situational uses where only button controls will do - like if you wear gloves a lot for example. But outside of those situations, I have never encountered button controls that I could honestly say were as good as, or better than good touch controls. If I do, trust me, I will be very happy to let you guys know!
The intro of this video was meant to be tongue in cheek - I don't always leave the room whenever I see button controls 😂 (I wouldn't be able to my laptop otherwise) But in all seriousness, what I am more disappointed about, is that Jabra didn't improve the button controls whatsoever. It is literally a copy-paste of the 75T. Make the buttons register with a more delicate click or remove the annoying clicking sound and I'd have so much less to complain about.
TLDR: I don't actually hate all button controls, but these aren't a great experience (or particularly great value for money) when compared to touch control buds around a similar price as the 85T.
Thanks again guys - I am happy for you to still fight the corner for button controls so feel free to attempt to change my mind in the comments below! 😆👍🏻
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Came here to rage. I absolutely hate touch controls. I wear beanies, gloves, work out, get sweaty bump clothing/helmet straps and just have all kinds of issues. I want to see more buttons on premium earbuds especially ones made for working out. I like the click and tactile feedback too, touch still makes a sound. Hard to press buttons especially press+hold commands can be painful. We'll see how the 75t's fair, got a pair coming today.
I have a question is it just my pair or the right earbud is slightly bigger than the left one?
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I was going to say, I switch from 65t to buds pro, and I hate the touch controls. Part of it being I almost always need to adjust the earbuds because my ears are just not good with keeping earbuds in at least in the first insertion. The other part is that I found myself hitting the touch surface multiple times trying to pause or do any of the other interaction.
One of my ear buds on my buds pro recently went bad, so I'm sending them into repair/replace/refund. Will give me an opportunity to maybe go back to jabra.
I do really love the independence between earbuds in the buds pro though. Left or right ear, though I prefer using my left ear for the bud because I tend to hear more clearly in my right ear if someone (wife) is trying to talk to me.
physical buttons should NOT be a negative.
I strongly prefer buttons on earbuds than touch controls.
Also easier to use when you have gloves on
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физические кнопки не могут быть недостатком.
данное виде это не обзор, а просто отзыв об эксплуатации и лично для меня не объективен.
@@xVietvenomx oh yea
I was going to comment saying I'm looking at the Jabras specifically because they don't have touch controls. I'm often out in a beanie exercising and when it's raining or gets sweaty the touch controls on my Samsung buds go crazy when wet. I often have to go to the app and turn off touch controls which is why I'm looking at these.
@@chrisgreen7725 jabras are perfect for you then. the button controls are easy and precise to use. love em!
Physical buttons are more functional that touch. Especially in colder climates where you have gloves on
Completely agree - having owned the WF-1000XM3s, the touch button was a pain as the feedback for registering your touch had an annoying split second delay from touching, resulting in miss touches or double touches. Touch buttons look impressive on paper as we are all familiar with touch screens by now, but for headphones the benefits of no noise when pressing and less pressure to press are outweighed by the functionality of a physical button, in my opinion.
Not to mention if you have sweaty hands when working out.
Physical buttons are almost always > touch
Yes! Lack of physical buttons is nearly a deal breaker for me. Cannot stand touch controls.
1000% this. Fuck touch controls.
Phisical buttons for me are better than Touch sensitive ones.
Touch controls are sometimes hit and miss, and are more prone to accidentally activation when adjusting at ears.
Physical buttons are better to use when running or exercising.
I like the feeling of this buttons, they are very soft to activate and give us the perfect feedback.
I definitely agree with you that not all touch controls are great - I've found that those which have no functionality on a single tap to be much more intuitive to use that respect. For me, in terms of button controls, I far favour those which are more on top of each bud, so you can pinch the bud to press it without pushing the earbuds into your ear canal to some degree (like what we have here).
I'd also be a little more onboard with them if they eliminated the clicking sound - though you're right, these aren't the worst button controls I've ever come across. But thank you for sharing your point of view as always!
My issue with the pinch controls is that they don't help me at all when skiing or any other time I have on gloves. I agree I could do without the click but it does let me know when I've pushed the button so I can let off
@@mrkwd I have a samsung phone and I don't know what to buy for the gym , samsung buds pro or jabra elite 75 t or elite active 75 t . I am interested in them being comfortable not to fall and having a decent ANC. PLS help me
@@supermeseriasu jabra 75t do it for me. They sit perfectly in my ears and I have never had an issue at work on the farm or in an intensive gym session.
When winter comes, SNOW is everywhere.
To control the earbuds, you need to take off your gloves 🙂
That is the reason why I choose these pairs of earbuds over Airpod
I prefer physical buttons too, but there are special gloves for touch buttons and touch screens too.
@@theuploadern3906 Those gloves aren't exactly the same as using finger touch. You really need to be precise on those gloves.
I have the elite active 75t, have had for 2 years. Very good and would reccomend. Still work perfectly after many times through the wash accidentally.
I prefer buttons to sensors, microphone is great, sound quality is much better, QI charge, great noise cancelling. 85t worth the upgrade.
Plus they’re more comfortable and don’t have that plugged up ear feeling
Yes and the sound quality is better too IMHO. I don’t care that this opinion is at odds with most. The 12mm driver makes a big improvement in bass quality. Caveat is that I did tune the buds with the hearing test from the app
@@timwhite8500 no I agree, these have a more refined profile over 75t, these are better and improved in every way except for the IP rating . I think people are just trying to convince themselves of not having to pay to replace their existing buds
@@stagm3 opposite. A lot of people try to convince themselves they should get the newest product.
@@timwhite8500 How's the call quality ? Indoors vs outdoors
Buttons are way better imo. When tapping a touch controlled earbuds my ears ring hurt. Its weird but for some reason this doesnt happen with buttons. All my friends with airpods have said the same thing when we swapped earbuds. Besides buttons are actually more reliable than touch- missing or swiping incorrectly by accident is much more common with touch.
At the end of the day, of course, its just another thing of preference, but placing buttons as a drawback is just incorrect, sorry.
At the same time, I'd love to know which earbuds you have used have such great touch controls so as to merit your claim of buttons being inferior! Could anyone give an example? Maybe upon using proper touch controls I'll never go back to buttons too? :D
It's probably because of the price of 85T why he emphasizes so much about the drawbacks. If it had been less expensive his statements will most likely be different.
I actually prefer button controls. When there's a pair with touch control they are likely to be either unreliable or lacking some controls (can’t get all the controls even with reprogramming) or both.
Hey! I can totally understand your reasoning and definitely don't take this as me saying that ALL touch controls are better than button controls as a rule (some are terrible). I more mean that out of buds of a similar price to the 85T, that the touch control experience there as a whole has been a hell of a lot more intuitive and pleasant than what we've got here.
This would be a slightly different matter if Jabra had made *literally any* improvements to the button controls on the 85T, but they're completely identical in every way - and they weren't perfect to start with. Thanks for voicing your perspective!
I honestly prefer physical buttons. But great video by the way!
I Love the 85T but i know people love their 75T as well, so love is a good thing. 85T works nice when jogging and also the controls with a hat on over the buds (Sweden cold this time at year). Great sound and ANC works really nice, not as good as Sony's over ear but so much easier to carry along and wear.
So the 85T stay in your ears when you're jogging?
I had 75T’s, lost them on a job site and liked them a lot. Went to the 85T, and it felt like a huge step back. The battery life was meh, the fit was not great, and the sound was better on the 75T’s. I now have the Bose after returning the 85T’s and they’re really solid. They really should get an eq on the app, but the sound is still better and the ANC is ridiculous. I went to a laundromat with a bunch of kids screaming in it and I didn’t hear a thing. 75T’s are the best bang for the buck now, and Best Buy has a million colors of them.
Which Bose do you have? I am a big Bose fan but I was checking Jabra just out of curiosity.
@@Angelicax8 HAD the quiet comfort earbuds. Honestly, I tried another 5 different sets after these and the Sonys are the best daily driver by far, and I like the beats fit pro for the gym.
@@the_swoletariat1621 Thank you for your reply! I :)
Physical buttons for me is better. There's something about tactile button that's more satisfying than touch. I've had Sennheiser Momentum and B&O E8 and I can definitely attest to it. The bigger case is still perfectly fine for me compared with those brands I've tried. ANC is top-notch also.
What kinda workout do you do? The only time my 75t's fell out was when I was jumping on the trampoline 😂
Honestly, I fell in love with the Jabra Elite 75t's. They were my favorite pair of wireless earbuds because as much as I adore Sony headphones, their wireless buds could use an update on design. The only reason why I returned them and used the money to buy the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus was because of that audio hiss you speak of. It was so annoying to watch movies or anime with that background noise going off. I would happily replace my Galaxy buds to the 85t's when I get the chance to do so.
Firmly disagree with the buttons, I prefer it by far.
Physical buttons are the reason I get my 75 t...good for my workout
Scored my Elite 75t for $118 and with the ANC update🔥.
1) Jabra has chosen to stick with SBC since AptX consumes more energy but there is no lag during video playback and music.
2) Jabra had promised stereo mode but couldn't get the code right to meet the performance standard hence have dropped it for now.
Jabra 75t does not have aac?...my 65t supports aac too which is miles better than sbc
The Jabra 75T was a significant jump over the 65T whereas with the 85T over the 75T...not so much. To begin with, the design had hardly changed and to my surprise the 85T are actually larger that the 75T. Most manufacturers are cramming as much tech as possible into a smaller form factor but Jabra surprisingly increased the size. I would have been happy with the same shape of the 75T albeit with an even lower profile. Considering the recent firmware update to the 75T with added ANC, the 85T will be a hard sell even with the improved fit and audio quality. That's not a knock on the improvements of the 85T by any means, it's just that the 75T is really that good and an incredible value at almost $100 less than the 85T. I honestly think that Jabra released the 85T too soon. With the popularity of the 75T still high they could have waited a bit and released a more proper successor to the 75T. It will be interesting to see where Jabra goes from here.
Larger drivers need more space...
I have the elete 75T and absolutely LOVE THEM! FYI the 75T also have dual device connectitivity...
I very much prefer having proper buttons over touch controls. I spend half my time wearing gloves and if I have to take them off to use the buttons I may as well just use the touch screen on my phone.
Regular use of gloves are definitely a valid reason to opt for button controls - you're totally right. Not sure if all touch-screen friendly gloves work on all buds, but just tested the pair that I own and they do, if that helps! Thanks for watching 🔥
7:31. Strongly disagree. Button controls are fine and should be audible.
I got these as a free upgrade on warranty from 65ts. While the sound quality is a major improvement and the ANC is great... the main problem is the fit. I used the smallest ear gels on the 65ts and the largest on the 85ts. You are relying on that fit to keep them in. Plenty of times I reached up and found the bud half out of by ear without knowing. They basically sit comfortably in the bed of your ear but not securely. These may not be an issue for many people but I found even with a vigorous walk, I had to adjust the buds every now and then.
Still, the sound is excellent and ANC is a real bonus.
Aloha ! I am afraid I disagree with you , I am more than satisfied with my Jabra Elite 85T , the ANC is really good, and the sound quality is one of the best I have heard . Be well & stay safe 🤙
i see too much negative videos Jabra 85t and i really think some of that youtubers are paid or just havent even tested to Jabra 85t. As an owner of Jabra 85t i can definitely say if there is 2 best earbuds one is definitely Jabra 85t. people really shouldnt listen to such dishonest opinions.
Buttons is actually better when my finger tip is greasy i use my knuckle, lol
When complaining 85t are bigger, how can you fail to mention it's because the drivers are twice as big?
Hi mrkwd, big fan! I recently bought a pair of the Jabra Elite Active 75t on sale for around $135. At that price they are still significantly more expensive than the budget earbuds you've been reviewing. I like them so far - only noticeable hissing is on hear-through mode. But this video has me thinking - if there are so many budget true wireless earbuds that you've been rating so high, what features do the Jabra's (or any mid-tier true wireless earbud for that matter) have that makes them deserving of the higher "premium" price point?
Another one to add: Physical buttons are a plus, not a minus - especially on devices without an vibration motor which would be quite wasted in earbuds - because of the ability to get instant haptic feedback.
Clicked on this review and stopped watching right when he bashed superior physical buttons.
I mean the button controls are super useful for someone that does a lot of running in the cold with gloves on...these are targeted towards active people
As someone who works out, the buttons are way better than the touch controls. With the touch controls, there are a lot of false positive touches. I wear hoodies when I train. The button controls keep that from happening. Also, the 75t are excellent for working out. I train with them all the time. I don't hear the audio hiss you speak of with the 75t. I just got the 85t and they sounded like complete crap to me. They were extremely flat sounding and didn't have the "Jabra sound". However, they did update the 85t a couple of days ago. They do sound more boomy, but something sounds off to me. Overall, I think the 75t make more sense.
I can definitely understand the benefits when it comes to working out and getting the 100% confirmation of a physical button click. And of course, I'm definitely not saying that touch controls on *any* earbuds out there are better than ALL button controls, all of the time. I more mean that compared to options around the same price as the 85T, the overall experience has been more intuitive and pleasant to use than what we've got here (of course, this just my opinion from testing).
I have heard people say that oval-shaped drivers *may not* provide a perfect seal across the board compared to circular drivers, which of course, can affect perception of sound quality - so that's definitely something to bear in mind. I have to say that, though sound signatures differ, the sound quality overall between the 75T and 85T isn't miles apart - it's more the elimination of white noise that swung it for me here. Thanks for taking the time to share your take - it's always appreciated! 🔥
@@mrkwd I watched your video on the Liberty 2 Pros and their hissing .... I heard it in the pair I had, and returned them because of it. So I know what you mean. But with my 75t, I really don't hear it.
BTW, did you make this video before or after the firmware update the other day ? It changed the sound signature quite a bit.
Just like several other already pointed out: Touch controls often suck because of accidental touches, wet hats or hairs or other things. Almost like sport watches. No serious sport smartwatch features a touch screen. Button control is in these devices a crucial must. Running with gloves. Sweaty helmet straps. The haptics and fault proof control might weight out the fancy tech for some. Glad jabra sticked to it.
I am in the on the go audio-entusiast community since 2007, having bought a tons of audiophile on the go products... Shure, Weston, Earsonics... and daps like Fiio, Astel Kern and so on... On the go, physical button is the consensus.
Hi Mark- Thank you for your great review. Help me lot for making that buying decision. I just purchased the 75T. I'm really happy. 👍😀 Thanks again from Sydney Australia.
I had to do a double take when you told me the 85T has LESS water and dust resistance than the cheaper mode. like.....what?!
75T is a sports model (Active). They'll come out with a 85t Active eventually too.
I have the 65t that have the physical buttons which I like. It's easier to control when exercising and when wearing gloves.
I think what you are saying is that Jabra did a really good job with the 75T's.
The matter is if the earbuds so expensive without soft touch to reduce cost then it should improve very much in the other areas not just a minor changes compare to previous version.
Many earbuds below $100 come with soft tap and full features with much more battery life and play time in single charge, good call quality with slightly less audio quality than expensive earbuds.
As for equalizer we can found it on app store with chances better than some of the original.
75t has Bluetooth 5.0. 85t has Bluetooth 5.1, not 5.0.
Got the 75t a week ago. Definitely preferring the physical buttons to the touch controls of my previous earbuds. I have small inner ears so the 75t fit perfectly whether working or hiking. The ANC firmware update make these a great bargain.
Is there a huge difference between anc off and on?
@@XX-166 Yes. A world of difference. Still love these, by the way.
How does the dvd logo keep hitting the corner???? What kind of magic is this
I have both the 75t and 85t, and I say without a doubt the 75t has much better sound quality, they are smaller and sit more firmly in the ear. The sound on 85t is average and it's fine, but if you are audiophile like me then they are a disappointment. For those whose ears start to hurt after long use the 85t is better choice. And anc is def much better on 85t.
I like button controls better. Touch controls don’t work well for people with rough hands
I have the 75t and I don't find any problem with having button control vs Galaxy Buds Live with touch control. Both work fine for me. For the price difference, I think the 75t win!
Is there audio hiss on any of the modes?
@@strikenryken I haven't noticed any.
Shocked about your negative words for the button controls. I live in Norway, here we have winter and minus degrees half the year. When using my Jabra Elite Active 75T outside in winter, I use wool hat over my head and warm winter gloves. With button controls it is no problem to adjust volum, skip to next song or answer a call with full winter clothing.
Very nice review, and thank you. I actually like the somewhat tactile controls, and generally find touch controls for watches and headphone too finicky, gimmicky and generally unreliable. Especially in wet or cold climates. Otherwise a very nice and honest review, and I'll keep my 75T Elites for now. 😉
Just FYI I liked this to get my boy Jimmy outta retirement. And of course, top notch review this.
Absolutely disagree with your opening comments. I own the 75t and the 85t, as well as MPOW and Tronsmart earbuds. Physical buttons are much more practical than touch controls on earbuds. I have used both touch and physical buttons and touch has been more problematic in registering exactly what you want when touching them. Especially when wearing gloves you can forget touch. The sad thing is that those opening comments put me off watching the entire review. As you rightly said it is often a personal preference, but to state yours so dramatically at the beginning of the video is off-putting. Just my honest view.
Just to put it out there once again: It was a 'tongue in cheek' way to start the video - I don't actually leave the room when I see button controls on earbuds! Sorry to hear it put you off, but that's just my humour here on the channel.
And to clarify, I am not against ALL button controls, just those which mean you forcefully push the earbuds into your ear canal to achieve a click - but unfortunately, that's 95% of all true wireless earbuds with button controls. With button controls like that, I generally end up barely using them, so hopefully you can understand why I really dislike them. There are buds, like the 1MORE ANC, which feature button controls that you pinch to achieve a button press. They don't result in any discomfort so I have no issues with them in that respect, but those are sadly a very rare exception.
And of course - this is all just my opinion and of course, you're welcome to disagree with me and totally ignore me! The whole point of my channel is for people to be able to watch/hear my perspective as someone who endlessly tests earbuds - but ultimately make their OWN decision. If I didn't throw in my own opinion as a heavy user of true wireless earbuds, I might as well just read out a specs sheet. Hope that makes sense and thanks for taking the time to share an honest comment - I'm sure a lot of people will agree with you.
@@mrkwd Appreciate your quick response.
I literally was getting an exchange at Best Buy cause of a pair of earbuds I didn't like, an employee didn't assist me to open a case for the Beats so I said screw it and study the Jabras..I've never in my life heard of them and MAN I love them and the 75t is just pretty astounding with the quality and the fancy gizmos..slick and compact to me in my opinion.
I just bought 75t active and loving it, guess what, the buttons are fantastic, I would hate if it had touch controls
Just received the 85t's today and am extremely disappointed in the sound quality compared to the 75t's. Much so that I'll probably be sending them back to Amazon. I tried everything to make them sound decent, but they don't cut it.
for me, 85t is the same price as the 75t Active with Wireless Charging... So i have to choose between the IP rating (75t) and the sound quality (85t) :(
Why does Jabra make this so difficult? Maybe i should just stick with my 65t for another year, until something is released that checks all the boxes.
The fit are amazing. Sound is great. Great little buds. UPDATE: Had to reinstall the app on my phone. The ANC personalization section was changed. You cannot suppress sound like before. You cannot fine tune it anymore. There's virtually no difference anymore between ANC on or off. The ANC was great prior to this. The ANC was probably downgraded to give 85t's a chance. Really too bad.
ADVISE: If you still have this feature, don't uninstall your app. You will lose the ANC fine tuning.
thanks, this was a gem of a comment!
button controls are essential to someone like myself who often has dirty or gloved hands at work. its a "if its not broken, don't fix it" thing in that aspect for me. i don't see any benefit except as a symbol of being "futuristic".
I don't know about you guys but the 75t feels more secure when you put it on compared to the 85t
been using airpods for 2 years. Right now, my airpods are completely ruining my ears and they hurt my ears a lot. After the battery has also gotten worse i decided it was time for something new. I bought the 85t's. With the drama i had with my airpods i am here for a more comfortable fitting. I also love noisecancelling so im really excited. Also, where i bought them the difference was only 34 dollars, so i thought it was worth it.
Hey.. I'm a student who needs GOOD ANC but also uses gym a lot. Also I walk on crowded streets and for running. Should I go with 85T or 75T? (Please ignore the spec sheet and i am focused on real life experience)
get the 75t active. its upgraded 75t for sport users
As someone who works in a -20 freezer and constantly has a beanie on at the least, touch button controls are phenominal. I can change songs, pause, play, deny/accept calls, turn on pass thru/anc and open up google now without removing my hat. The buttons IMO are crisp and clicky. Only time i have to remove my hat with the jabra is adjusting headphone position. With touch controls I have to move my hat to do anything and adjusting is annoying due to the touch function activating.
Other than that, good review. The accuracy of the 75t portion makes it much easier to believe what you say about the 85s. The hero and zero connection for jabras is the largest downfall in my eyes for any jabra product ive used. good review
Good Review, will still keep my Active 75T !
Good choice!
I own one too - do you know any way to eliminate the hiss sound or to reduce? it's really really bothering me lol
Smart choice. I have both but the 75t better overall. Don't waste your money with the 85t's.
I'm really surprised about the critic on white noise because I've been using 75t for 10 months and got no white noise at all. Though my 75t started to malfunction, I can't close ANC when I want and I started to experience connection issues. I'm sending them back for a new pair. Also, buttons are better over touch controls in my opinion. You can't use touch controls with gloves and more importantly you can activate them by mistake. Design was one of the reasons why I chose 75t, because almost every other earbuds have those useless touch controls.
Any TWS earbuds with touch controls are a big NO for me. I have been using the Sabbat e12 (and Ultra) for years now and don't want anything else. As others already mentioned button control is so much better in many situations (doing sports, wearing gloves, hats etc.). Especially now in winter I can easily operate them when I wear gloves and a hat. Absolutely no problem! The buttons on the Sabbat e12 are so easy to click and it never feels like I'm hurting my ears when I push the buttons. There are many great TWS earbuds out there but all of them have touch controls which will always be the dealbreaker for me.
Im in love with 75t active. Especially after the ANC update.
Here in Europe, the regular 75t is on sale for 130 euro. definitely worth to get 75t.
I got a voucher so I can literally get it for £10
I would stick to OR buy 75t as waterproof rating, battery life and sound quality!
ONLY issue is, after sw upgrade my 75t charging box stopped charging and earbuds charged only 20% after being on charge for 24 hrs ! Hopefully this is not intentional from Jabra to push users to upgrade??
Bro the Mr Sparkle Box shirt is the reason I’m subbing
I also hate touch controls, physical buttons are much better because they work when you have gloves on (e.g. on motorcycle with helmet on).
I always end up accidentally hanging up when push earbuds back in/when adjusting at ears, highly annoying.
Love my Jabra, It's in the Sound
How is the mic in phone calls is it great great or just normal and which one you have the 85t or 75t ?
@@abdomaster5928 , I’ve being using the 75t, the mic pick up well no problem, I can make and answer calls as if talking to the other person just beside me, not much outside noise pick up although no noise cancellation ,my only complain in the left side didn’t fit well seems like my ear hole on the left side didn’t have the right size, listening to music and movie with deep bass , a bit low in mid range
Actually, the button controls are for many, also for me, a huge plus. With touch controls, I so often accidentally changed something while adjusting
At 12 min i noticed that the dvd screensaver has a satisfying feature to go from corner to corner. Nice video by the way 😊
I LIKE Button Controls! They are MUCH Better IMHO over Touch Controls! You can adjust the earpiece without worrying that you might accidentally hit one of the Touch Controls. And Physical Buttons will work with Wet Hands and when wearing Gloves.
Why is everybody always complaining about physical buttons on earbuds? Function wise, they are lot more reliable, and wearing gloves and a cap which covers your ears in winter makes touch controlls go completely wild. Wearing a raincoat on my bike (living in The Netherlands) makes earbuds with touch controlls completely useless. And my experience with touch controll buds... they never do what I want.
If you put comply sport tips on these I believe they are the best earbuds for running/cycling. Sweatproof and don't budge, can get the active version as well
I got the 85t last week. Honestly, I prefer the 75T. I also use the Sony WF-1000XM3.
They are both amazing.
Was deciding on the 2 but then I decided to give the 75t another try due to the first one I bought the music was fading in and out and sometimes would make a crackling sound
Don't care much for their size having been increased. Will only consider upgrading if they make headphones independent of each other, that's my biggest peeve with my 75ts right now.
I actually prefer buttons controls if your hands get wet like after you went swim or took a shower or even in the rain the touch controls don't always work
I wear mine when I ride my motorcycle and prefer the physical buttons. I can press the right side of my helmet to mute and its very convenient.
I bought the 85’s first and I loved them! The ANC is the best out there right now. Then someone stole them from me and I bought the 75’s since everyone was saying they’re basically the same. The sound quality is still great but the ANC isn’t as impressive as the 85’s.
how pity u are... sory for your lost
Here's why I hate touch controls on earphones. In cold climates where people need to wear beanies or Tooks, it will constant pause your music. Most frustrating thing ever!
The biggest reason I went for Jabra is the physical buttons. I hate touch controls.
*I am an android user and i also workout, do you suggest me Jabra 75t or is there something better ?*
Thankyou already
From India
In my country i bought the 75t for 90$ and they are great overall. For workout 75t is great. U should buy the 75T ACTIVE for workout. The regular 75T is not for workout :)
I don't think the button control is a con I think it is a pro though
Great video! Which ones for the budget would you recommend - MPow 30, Soundpeats Truefree 2 or Souncore Life P2? Or are there any other good options?
I currently use 65t and the button controls are quite annoying for the exact reasons you mention. Pushing the buttons is like pushing the earphones into my ear and that paired with the clicky sound is very annoying.
It's very subjective of course. Everyone is entitled to their preferences. But yea, I'm looking forward to switching to touch controls.
I originally owned the Active Elite 75t and loved them. I lost the right bud and thought I'd try the Elite 85t's to replace them. Mistake! The case and earbuds themselves feel cheap and slippery compared to the 75ts, the 75t's battery lasts a lot longer, and don't feel like they will fall out of your ears. Oh and the base in the 85t's is sub par. Very disappointed!
great review until that button control negativity. You are a bit out touch. used both a long time. Nothing beats a precise click that never goes awol.
The biggest reason to buy the 85t is that they removed the damn air port hole on it. That hole has been a nightmare for a butt load of 75t owners that didn't know that the hole when plugged reduces and often eliminates all the sound coming from that earbud and makes you think they are toast. I know to keep mine nice and clean with the holes empty of dirt, wax, dried salts, whatever. You will see the hole I speak of at 1:52 of the video. When it gets plugged you can hardly see it at all.
Yeah I really don’t understand why people make a fuss about button controls, it’s much more useful and practical, touch control technology is not really there yet, and it almost always comes out half baked
Button controls are better if you use these also when sleeping. No accidental touches when side sleeping
Touch buttons are an absolute no no on any waterproof earbuds, such as the elite active series. Sweat or water from the shower can trigger them and they become incredibly annoying. Also moisture on your fingers or gloves in winter make these impossible. Don't hate.
I subbed JUST for the Shouout to Jims Review who WAS my Go Too Before his Retirement
Agreed with some others... I would much rather have mediocre quality buttons over great quality touch. I will simply not buy touch control earbuds. Of course it's personal preference and glad there are both out there to suit everyone. And I'm no Jabra fanboy, I likely will skip trying these because they don't have a wing. Go figure, looks like most people hate wings.
Are the 85t better sound quality than the freebuds pro
i have to say it man. you have really nice hair bro. like if i was a baby bird, i’d want to live in it
Thanks for the review. Buttons are a pluss btw for us living in cold places. I wouldn't have use for buds without buttons in Norway large parts of the year.
I'm not buying earphones without buttons. I live in a cold country, 50% of the time it's too cold to get my fingers out of my pockets and I use my shoulders to press the buttons.
I have 75T's to almost full happiness, but I understood the 85T's are less bass heavy while I prefer bass heavy sound. How is it in practise?
Also how does the top volume compare between 85T vs 75T ?
Some people especially long distance runners, appreciate the physical buttons. Nice review though. I love your channel.
Thanks for the comparison review.
One year later, there isn't such a big price difference. 85t are about $130-150 and 75t at about $77. I don't have either but ANC has improved since I last bought ear buds and my Bose QC 35 are too hot where I live; and they are falling apart.
Which one is better? 85T or Sennheiser Momentum TW2?
thanks for the great review , cover mic test , either side test , battery test , multipoint test.
Totally disagree on physical buttons. Touch is very frustrating since you accidentally press it while adjusting comfort. Jabra's buttons instead are really light weighted and comfortable, while other buds have heavy pression buttons, which are also very uncomfortable for the pression needed.
You earned my respect the moment u wanted Jim to come back.
Great review though. Good luck mate.