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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HifiMan Edition XS, being an over-ear open-back headphone, excels in sound quality and soundstage, making them ideal for an immersive experience in a quiet environment, but they lack a microphone and are not portable. On the other hand, the Jabra Elite Active 75t are less expensive, earbuds with good sound quality and a secure fit for exercise, plus they have a microphone, active noise cancelling, and are sweatproof, being suitable for calls, meetings, and use during exercise, as well as being highly portable. If you prioritize high-fidelity audio and don't need portability or exercise features, go with HifiMan; if you need versatility and portability, choose Jabra. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Edition XS
- Very good for music
- Good for gaming
- Best in class 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
8.8
5.5
The HifiMan Edition XS is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
7.4
5.0
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
5.9
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
TV and Video
9.5
5.3
The HifiMan Edition XS is best in class 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 HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Battery
N/A
7.5 Hours
The HifiMan Edition XS does not have a battery. The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$269
$166
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The HifiMan Edition XS has a price of $269 and the Jabra Elite Active 75t costs $166.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the HifiMan Edition XS has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
5.2
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and HifiMan Edition XS are both poor for phone calls.
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Spec Comparison
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| HifiMan Edition XS | Jabra Elite Active 75t |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$269 | $166 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | Jabra | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2021 | February 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.9/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 421 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Eric D Hieger | January 2023
"The Edition XS easily compete with headphones in their price range with a very high price-to-performance ratio. The XS are an amazing value and offer performance not far off from headphones more than twice their cost. These will be a mind-blowing revelation for enthusiasts and music lovers who have only heard standard big-brand mainstream headphones."
Jabra Elite Active 75t
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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 HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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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