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The Jabra 85t Elite redefines what a TWS can be

- Yetnesh Dubey

Jabra earphones stand out from the competition because of its solid construction, good sound quality, and for the latest elite 85t model, active noise cancellation. For a price tag of Rs. 18,000 price tag what all does the elite 85t offers and what all it doesn't? Let's find out!

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

The plastic casing feels premium. The case also has a matte finish which keeps it free of smudges and fingerprints. The earbuds themselves have a non-gloss metallic finish and overall look very stealthy.

One significant change you’ll immediately notice is the use of oval-shaped rubbers. They feel comfortable to wear, but their fitting is not confidence-inspiring. Whenever I run, jog or come down a flight of stairs, I feel the need to tuck them in.

But forget all about that, because the elite 85t packs some really great features as well. Here’s a look at all of them.

ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION

ANC or active noise cancellation is the most advertised feature of Jabra elite 85t. The buds get a new chip to enable ANC, and it works quite seamlessly. To enable ANC, you’ll need to download the Jabra Sound+ app from the PlayStore, log-in to it, and choose the earphones you’re using, in this case, the elite 85t.

After that, you can enable or disable a bunch of features, including ANC. Now, on its own, the ANC works reasonable well, provided you have the right size tips. You’ll still be able to hear a bunch of noises if you’re in a crowded office or any other people where there are many people.