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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize sound quality and active noise cancelling for environments like commuting or flights, the Sony WF1000XM3 are superior, although they might be less ideal for exercise due to their larger size and lack of waterproofing. On the other hand, if you plan to use earbuds during workouts, the Jabra Elite Active 75t are more suitable as they are designed to be sweatproof and secure in the ear, with a more durable build. Additionally, the Jabra earbuds are slightly more affordable and have a longer battery life per charge, which might tip the scales if budget and battery are key concerns for you. 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 WF1000XM3
  • Good for music
  • Very good for phone calls
  • Very good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

5.5
Elite Active 75t
WF1000XM3
7.5
The Sony WF1000XM3 is good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.

Gaming

5.0
Elite Active 75t
WF1000XM3
5.6
The Sony WF1000XM3 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for gaming, though the Sony WF1000XM3 is somewhat better.

Phone Calls

5.2
Elite Active 75t
WF1000XM3
8.2
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for phone calls, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Elite Active 75t
WF1000XM3
8.7
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.

Battery

7.5 Hours
Elite Active 75t
WF1000XM3
6.0 Hours
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Sony WF1000XM3 has 6 hours of battery life.

Cost

$163
Elite Active 75t
WF1000XM3
$180
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The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $163 and the Sony WF1000XM3 costs $180.
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Key similarities

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TV and Video

5.3
Elite Active 75t
WF1000XM3
5.7
The Sony WF1000XM3 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for TV and video.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Elite Active 75t
WF1000XM3
8.3
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Sony WF1000XM3 are both very good for noise reduction.

Build Quality

9.0
Elite Active 75t
WF1000XM3
9.0
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Sony WF1000XM3 both have excellent build quality.

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How the Jabra Elite Active 75t and the Sony WF1000XM3 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Jabra Elite Active 75tSony WF1000XM3
Jabra Elite Active 75tSony WF1000XM3

GENERAL

Price
$163
$180
Brand
JabraSony
Release Date
February 1, 2020August 1, 2019
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
5.5/107.6/10
Phone Calls Score
5.2/108.2/10
Gaming Score
5.1/105.6/10
TV and Video Score
5.4/105.8/10
Exercise Score
9.5/106/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
7.5 Hours6 Hours
Wireless charging
YesNo
Charging time
2 Hours3.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
55
Case Battery Life
2424

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/108.4/10
Virtual Surround
NoYes
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
7/108/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/109/10
Comfort score
7.9/107.9/10
Size
MediumLarge
Weight (headset or single earbud)
5.5 Grams9 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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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 WF1000XM3

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Sound Guys

Lily Katz | November 2022
"Wireless earbuds are a dime a dozen, and the Sony WF-1000XM3 makes it easy to justify the cost. The design and comfort are good, and the connection strength is consistent. While the lack of aptX or LDAC support is a big drawback, DSEE HX processing improves low-quality audio files. If you want stylish active noise canceling (ANC) earbuds, the WF-1000XM3 needs to be at the top of your list."

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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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