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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you're active and need wireless earbuds that are sweatproof and offer active noise cancellation, the Jabra Elite Active 75t would suit you well, and they're well-regarded for use during exercise and air travel. They also have a built-in mic that's good for calls, a longer battery life, and an app for customization. However, if your budget is tight and you're mainly interested in wired earbuds for listening to TV and video, the Sony MDREX15AP offers a notable experience at a lower price, although they lack wireless capabilities and the extra features of the Jabra. 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 MDREX15AP
  • Very good for music
  • Excellent for TV and video

Key differences

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Music

5.5
Elite Active 75t
MDREX15AP
8.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.

Gaming

5.0
Elite Active 75t
MDREX15AP
6.7
The Sony MDREX15AP is only fair for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.

Phone Calls

5.2
Elite Active 75t
MDREX15AP
3.5
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Sony MDREX15AP are both poor for phone calls, though the Jabra Elite Active 75t is somewhat better.

TV and Video

5.3
Elite Active 75t
MDREX15AP
9.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is excellent for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Elite Active 75t
MDREX15AP
7.0
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the Sony MDREX15AP is good.

Battery

7.5 Hours
Elite Active 75t
MDREX15AP
N/A
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Sony MDREX15AP does not have a battery.

Cost

$163
Elite Active 75t
MDREX15AP
$20
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The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $163 and the Sony MDREX15AP costs $20.

Build Quality

9.0
Elite Active 75t
MDREX15AP
8.0
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the Sony MDREX15AP has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Elite Active 75t
MDREX15AP
5.4
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Sony MDREX15AP are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.

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How the Jabra Elite Active 75t and the Sony MDREX15AP compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Jabra Elite Active 75tSony MDREX15AP
Jabra Elite Active 75tSony MDREX15AP

GENERAL

Price
$163
$20
Brand
JabraSony
Release Date
February 1, 2020March 1, 2014
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
5.5/108.3/10
Phone Calls Score
5.2/103.5/10
Gaming Score
5.1/106.8/10
TV and Video Score
5.4/109.3/10
Exercise Score
9.5/104.6/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
7.5 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
YesN/A
Charging time
2 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5N/A
Case Battery Life
24N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/107/10
Virtual Surround
NoN/A
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
7/10N/A

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108/10
Comfort score
7.9/108.4/10
Size
MediumSmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
5.5 Grams3.1 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedN/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."

Sony MDREX15AP

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Make It Sound Great

Pete Anthony | June 2022
"At the ultra budget $10 price-point (and we’ve seen the no-mic version go for as cheap as $7), I’d say these are a decent option if you’re looking for a passable pair of earbuds for basic use that’s as cheap as possible. I wouldn’t say they feel or sound as good as some of the ultra-budget alternatives out there – of which there are a few at this point – but some might disagree. I will say though that the cable is a little bit nicer than those of that same competition."

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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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