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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize excellent sound quality and noise isolation, the Etymotic ER2SE stands out, especially for listening to music in quiet environments. However, it's wired and less comfortable for extended wear. On the other hand, the Jabra Elite Active 75t is wireless, offers better comfort, durability, and is suited for exercise with its sweat and dust resistance. Its convenience features like app equalizer, ear detection, and better call quality make it versatile for a variety of activities, including calls and exercise, despite its sound quality being good but not on par with the Etymotic. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Etymotic ER2SE
  • Very good for music
  • Good 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

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Music

8.8
ER2SE
Elite Active 75t
5.5
The Etymotic ER2SE is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.

Gaming

6.2
ER2SE
Elite Active 75t
5.0
The Etymotic ER2SE is only fair for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.6
ER2SE
Elite Active 75t
5.9
The Etymotic ER2SE is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.

TV and Video

7.8
ER2SE
Elite Active 75t
5.3
The Etymotic ER2SE is good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.

Noise Reduction

9.1
ER2SE
Elite Active 75t
8.3
The Etymotic ER2SE is excellent for noise reduction, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good.

Battery

N/A
ER2SE
Elite Active 75t
7.5 Hours
The Etymotic ER2SE does not have a battery. The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life.

Cost

$100
ER2SE
Elite Active 75t
$163
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The Etymotic ER2SE has a price of $100 and the Jabra Elite Active 75t costs $163.
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Key similarities

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Phone Calls

4.9
ER2SE
Elite Active 75t
5.2
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Etymotic ER2SE are both poor for phone calls.

Build Quality

9.0
ER2SE
Elite Active 75t
9.0
The Etymotic ER2SE and Jabra Elite Active 75t both have excellent build quality.

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How the Etymotic ER2SE and the Jabra Elite Active 75t compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Etymotic ER2SEJabra Elite Active 75t
Etymotic ER2SEJabra Elite Active 75t

GENERAL

Price
$100
$163
Brand
EtymoticJabra
Release Date
February 1, 2019February 1, 2020
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
8.9/105.5/10
Phone Calls Score
5/105.2/10
Gaming Score
6.3/105.1/10
TV and Video Score
7.9/105.4/10
Exercise Score
4.2/109.5/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A7.5 Hours
Wireless charging
N/AYes
Charging time
N/A2 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5
Case Battery Life
N/A24

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
9.1/108.4/10
Virtual Surround
N/ANo
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
N/A7/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/109/10
Comfort score
6/107.9/10
Size
SmallMedium
Weight (headset or single earbud)
4 Grams5.5 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated

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Sound Guys

Lily Katz | April 2022
"Etymotic isn’t playing around: it takes audio seriously and has mastered the art of the noise-isolation earphone. Sure, the fit of the earbuds looks silly but it’s a signature Etymotic thing and could be considered charming by some. If you’re looking for best-in-class audio for a realistic price, the ER2SE is it."

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 Etymotic

Etymotic Research is an American based research, development and manufacturing company founded in 1983. They invented the first insert earphones that were used for the diagnosis and research of hearing loss and other auditory disorders. They went on to pioneer the market of high fidelity, isolating, in-ear earphones.

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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