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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're active and need something compact that you can use during workouts, the Jabra Elite Active 75t, being earbuds with a secure fit and water resistance, would be appropriate. Their smaller size and charging case also make them more portable. However, for long listening sessions, especially at home or in quiet environments, the Sony WH-1000XM5 would offer superior sound quality and active noise cancellation, enhancing the listening experience. The Sonys tend to offer better battery life per charge but are bulkier, which could be less convenient for travel. The higher cost of the Sonys is justified by their advanced features and overall sound fidelity, but if budget is a major concern, the Jabras offer good functionality for their price. 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 WH-1000XM5
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
5.5
8.2
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
5.0
5.6
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for gaming, though the Sony WH-1000XM5 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
8.3
9.1
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good.
Battery
7.5 Hours
40.3 Hours
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Sony WH-1000XM5 has 40.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$163
$398
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The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $163 and the Sony WH-1000XM5 costs $398.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
5.5
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony WH-1000XM5 to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
TV and Video
5.3
5.8
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jabra Elite Active 75t to have excellent build quality, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 has very good build quality.
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How the Jabra Elite Active 75t and the Sony WH-1000XM5 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Jabra Elite Active 75t | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$163 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2020 | May 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7.5 Hours | 40.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 249.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | February 2023
"The Sony WH-1000XM5 are the best Sony Bluetooth headphones so far and one of the most well-rounded Bluetooth headphones around. Look no further if you need class-leading ANC with a mostly inoffensive sound signature. Just be ready to pony up the price premium."
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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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