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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is more expensive but excels in use during exercise, has better build quality, and offers longer battery life; it's also sweatproof and dustproof, making it ideal for active users. On the other hand, the JBL Live Free NC+ offers better overall sound quality, more immersive virtual surround, and faster charging, at a lower price point. If call quality is important, the JBL edges out slightly. For active lifestyles or those needing longer use without charging, the Jabra might be the better choice, while the JBL offers better value for casual listening and superior sound. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the JBL Live Free NC+
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
5.2
7.6
The JBL Live Free NC+ is good for phone calls, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
8.4
The JBL Live Free NC+ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is good.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The JBL Live Free NC+ has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$230
$60
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $230 and the JBL Live Free NC+ costs $60.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the JBL Live Free NC+ has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
5.5
5.8
The JBL Live Free NC+ and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for music.
Gaming
5.0
5.0
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and JBL Live Free NC+ are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.3
5.6
The JBL Live Free NC+ and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for TV and video.
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How the Jabra Elite Active 75t and the JBL Live Free NC+ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite Active 75t | JBL Live Free NC+ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2020 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.1/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
JBL Live Free NC+
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HeadphoneCheck
Maike Paeßens | 2020
"JBL has added great-sounding, rock-solid all-rounders with a pleasant, warm sound character to their range. They are equipped with a high level of functionality that can be customised via the app. Some compromises have to be made with the active noise cancellation, which has a discreet effect, while the ambient mode and the Talkthru function proved to be powerful despite a perceptible background noise."
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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”.
About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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