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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats EP are wired on-ear headphones, making them less portable than the Jabra Elite Active 75t, but they offer a higher overall sound quality. If you prioritize sound and don't mind a cable, the Beats may be suitable for you. The Jabra earbuds are wireless, highly portable, offer better battery life, and are sweatproof, dustproof, and come with active noise cancelling, making them ideal for exercise and travel. However, their sound quality is a notch below the Beats EP. If wireless convenience and the ability to use them during physical activities are essential, you'll likely prefer the Jabra Elite Active 75t. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats EP
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.1
5.5
The Beats EP is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
6.3
5.0
The Beats EP is only fair for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Phone Calls
4.2
5.2
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Beats EP are both poor for phone calls, though the Jabra Elite Active 75t is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
5.9
The Beats EP is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
TV and Video
7.6
5.3
The Beats EP is good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.3
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the Beats EP is poor.
Battery
N/A
7.5 Hours
The Beats EP does not have a battery. The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$163
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Beats EP has a price of $100 and the Jabra Elite Active 75t costs $163.
Build Quality
8.0
9.0
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the Beats EP has very good build quality.
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How the Beats EP and the Jabra Elite Active 75t compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats EP | Jabra Elite Active 75t |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $163 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Jabra | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | February 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 7.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Beats EP
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Headphonecheck
Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."
Jabra Elite Active 75t
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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | November 2022
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
About Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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