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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you frequently exercise and value durability along with the ability to personalize sound, the Jabra Elite Active 75t would be a better fit due to its sweatproof and dustproof design and built-in equalizer app. They also excel with longer battery life, a more secure fit for physical activity, and better noise isolation, which is particularly beneficial for air travel and noisy environments. On the other hand, the Sony Linkbuds offer an open-ear design that allows ambient sound in for situational awareness, which could be important if you prefer to remain aware of your surroundings. Furthermore, the Linkbuds support wireless charging and virtual surround sound, potentially enhancing your experience with movies and spatial audio content, but they may not be the best for noisy places due to lower noise isolation. Choose the Jabra Elite Active 75t for a more isolated and customizable listening session, especially during exercise, or the Sony Linkbuds for a more natural listening experience with the convenience of wireless charging and spatial sound enhancements. 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 Sony Linkbuds
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.5
6.6
The Sony Linkbuds is only fair for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
6.8
The Sony Linkbuds is only fair for phone calls, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
7.8
The Sony Linkbuds is good for podcasts and audiobooks, 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 Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Sony Linkbuds has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$163
$178
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$150
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The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $163 and the Sony Linkbuds costs $178.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.0
5.5
The Sony Linkbuds and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.3
5.4
The Sony Linkbuds and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.0
9.3
The Sony Linkbuds and Jabra Elite Active 75t both have excellent build quality.
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How the Jabra Elite Active 75t and the Sony Linkbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite Active 75t | Sony Linkbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$163 | $178 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2020 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.5/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 17.5 | |
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 | Yes | |
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 | 9.3/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 4.5 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."
Sony Linkbuds
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Sound Guys
Sam Moore | February 2022
"The Sony LinkBuds is definitely the most unique audio product to release so far in 2022, and it largely executes well on it's unoccluded design. However, it's hamstrung by all the same things as other unsealed earbuds."
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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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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