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Updated January 10, 2024·
For a deeply immersive music experience with superior sound quality and a wide soundstage, the Focal Elex stands out, though it is open-back, requires a wired connection, and is not suited for exercise or portable use due to its size and lack of sweat resistance. On the other hand, the Jabra Elite Active 75t, while less costly and offering sound quality that is adequate for everyday use, excels with its wireless convenience, sweat and dust resistance, active noise cancellation, portability, and a battery that supports prolonged use, making it versatile for calls, exercise, and travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Focal Elex
- Good for music
- Very 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
Music
7.7
5.5
The Focal Elex is good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
6.9
5.0
The Focal Elex is only fair for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3
5.2
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Focal Elex are both poor for phone calls, though the Jabra Elite Active 75t is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.1
5.9
The Focal Elex is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
TV and Video
8.3
5.3
The Focal Elex is very good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.3
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the Focal Elex is poor.
Battery
N/A
7.5 Hours
The Focal Elex does not have a battery. The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$749
$163
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$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Focal Elex has a price of $749 and the Jabra Elite Active 75t costs $163.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Focal Elex and Jabra Elite Active 75t both have excellent build quality.
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How the Focal Elex and the Jabra Elite Active 75t compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Elex | Jabra Elite Active 75t |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $163 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Jabra | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2017 | February 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | 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 | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 450 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Golden Sound
Golden Sound | October 2021
"The Focal Elex are an excellent pair of headphones for the money and a great all-rounder that will suit many tastes. They’re an easy recommendation for anyone looking for something comfortable, well built, that looks good, and will work with just about any genre."
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 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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