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Updated January 10, 2024·
The EPOS PC38X offers an open design for more natural sound and a wider soundstage, making them great for immersive gaming and music experiences, but they may leak sound which can be disturbing to others nearby. If budget is a concern, the Jabra 75t is significantly less expensive and offers the convenience of a wireless and more portable design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
Best in class for music
Best in class for phone calls
Best in class for gaming
Excellent for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
Best in class for exercise
Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.5/10
5.5/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
10.0/10
5.0/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Phone Calls
10.0/10
5.2/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9/10
5.9/10
The EPOS PC38X is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
TV and Video
9.0/10
5.3/10
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
8.3/10
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.
Battery
N/A
7.5 Hours
The EPOS PC38X does not have a battery. The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$275
$166
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The EPOS PC38X has a price of $275 and the Jabra Elite Active 75t costs $166.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the EPOS PC38X has very good build quality.
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
"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."
Get a great deal on the EPOS PC38X or the Jabra Elite Active 75t
About EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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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