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Based on the comparison between Jabra Elite Active 75t and Sennheiser HD800S, here are some tradeoffs you should consider. The Jabra earbuds are wireless, more affordable, and designed for active use with good sweat and dust resistance, a snug fit for exercise, and a compact design for portability. They also offer a feature-rich mobile app and have a decent microphone for calls. However, they have a closed back design which might limit soundstage. In contrast, the Sennheiser headphones deliver superior overall sound quality and an expansive soundstage due to their open back design, which makes them excellent for immersive listening at home. They are not portable, have no microphone, and aren't suitable for exercise or outdoor use. If budget is a concern and you need something versatile for various activities including exercise, go for the Jabra. If you're looking for the best sound experience mainly in a stationary indoor setting, the Sennheiser is the better choice. 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 Sennheiser HD800S
- Best in class for music
- Good for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.5
9.9
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
5.0
7.5
The Sennheiser HD800S is good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
8.1
The Sennheiser HD800S is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
TV and Video
5.3
9.7
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD800S is poor.
Battery
7.5 Hours
N/A
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD800S does not have a battery.
Cost
$163
$1,390
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The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $163 and the Sennheiser HD800S costs $1,390.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
5.0
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Sennheiser HD800S are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Sennheiser HD800S both have excellent build quality.
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How the Jabra Elite Active 75t and the Sennheiser HD800S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Jabra Elite Active 75t | Sennheiser HD800S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$163 | $1,390 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2020 | December 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 9.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9.5/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 371.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | March 2023
"The cans offer stellar sound quality, comfort, and good maintenance options—so they're an easy recommendation if you have the cash and the need for the last headphones you'll buy for years."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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