Jabra Elite 75t review: An AirPods Pro killer!
Rating: 4.4
In terms of true wireless earphones, Jabra is one of the stand-out brands as they offer a healthy mixture of tech, performance and comfort that few others can provide. The brand has launched the Jabra Elite 75t, a noteworthy successor to the popular Jabra Elite 65t and it includes marked improvements especially in the look department and overall battery life.
The Jabra Elite 65t is definitely the benchmark when it found true wireless earphones and it often tops our recommended list as a result of a combo of features such as impressive battery life, great sound quality and customisation that’s available through the Jabra Sound+ app.
The Jabra Elite 75t build after this with minor enhancements that go a long way in cementing the brand’s status as the model to beat. The brand new Elite 75t includes standout features for instance a smaller sized form factor for both earbuds and the charging case and a battery life that not just measures up to your competition, but beats the best out there. Additionally, the Sound+ software can be supported with the new model which signifies that you get the equaliser option, HearThrough and every other customisation that was available on the Jabra Elite 65t.
While these features certainly elevate the brand’s standing in the real wireless space, the brand’s quest for an increased bass response makes the earbuds distort since it muddies the whole experience which we certainly had no complaints from with regard to the Elite 65t. However, if you’re a fan of a few of the more popular genres such as for example EDM, pop or Dubstep, then the Jabra Elite 75t will probably be worth checking out because it gives you enough thump as a result of enhanced bass signature.
Design, Build
The Jabra Elite 75t are noticeably smaller than the previous-generation Elite 65t which makes an enormous difference to the entire experience. This increased experience allows small form-factor to squeeze in practically everyone’s ears and it has vastly improved after an area where in fact the Elite 65t struggled - fit.
The earbuds have a single button on each and now we have to put up without the quantity rocker. However, in its place, a long-press on the left bud increases the volume while a long-press on the proper earbud decreases the quantity. This might not exactly be the best solution since it offers a lttle bit of a learning curve, but also for the most part it just works. However, we found it simpler to simply adjust the quantity on our phone to find the best result as the long presses tended to shoot beyond the desired volume. Yes, this isn’t an excellent solution but as a result of compact form factor, Jabra had to forego a physical volume button. Other than this non-issue, all of those other controls are quite intuitive allowing you to easily switch between HearThrough, accessing the phone’s voice assistant and controlling tracks.
The earbuds are made of premium plastic and rubber gives it its lightweight form factor. Also, they are IP55 splash-resistant which signifies that they are able to survive light rains or sweaty gym sessions. An attribute about the Elite 75t which we truly loved was the snug fit. This allowed us to undertake rigorous activities without a good slight fear that they might come undone. Also, there aren’t any fins that need to be placed onto it; so, the complete construction of the earbuds is designed to sit snug generally in most people’s ears - this is really a well-thought-out feature and it plays an enormous part in the entire experience you get with them.
The charging case will be a lot compact as well when compared with the Elite 65t or even the Jabra Elite Sport. And although it’s smaller in proportions the Elite 75t’s charging case possesses yet another 20 hours of battery life which takes the entire playback to 28 hours.
Just like the earbuds, the case can be built from premium plastic and today, Jabra has added a USB-C charging port rather than a micro-USB port. This feature is expected especially since most high-end earphones include this feature. Also, a neat feature here is that a mere 15-minute charge offers you a complete hour’s worth of playback. This means that with fast-charge on board, you can rest easy understanding that your buds will remain alive during a short commute.
The case is littered with magnets and this is an excellent design decision since a problem we've with the Elite Sport was that when the case was opened, there is a higher tendency that the buds will roll out of these. Now, with magnets, the earbuds sit fixed in the event and the rollout isn't found.
Overall, the Jabra Elite 75t excels where in fact the design is concerned and very few rival products can match to it.
Performance
The Jabra Elite 65t gained plaudits as a result of balanced sound signature that was well-received around the world. With the Elite 75t, it’s rather confusing as to why the brand has truly gone in a different direction here and launched it with increased bass response. While it’s true that certain consumers prefer a bassy output, the balanced sound of the Elite 65t was the product’s call to fame. This improved bass feels like a step backwards for the Jabra Elite 75t as it overpowers the other frequencies and in the process drowning it out.
The bass on the Elite 75t is overemphasised which mars the overall audio experience which causes a major lack of detail. Thankfully, the Sound+ software involves its rescue as the bass could be altered substantially. By reducing the bass frequency in the app, there is a neutral tone which was a lot more pleasing and in the process giving us a reasonably neutral sound. While this is effective with smartphones or tablets, hearing the Elite 75t on a notebook doesn’t provide same experience as there is absolutely no dedicated Jabra app for it. If we had simply a single request, it could be for Jabra to provide a neutral output with the Elite 75t. Here’s hoping future versions of the product have a less bassy output.
There isn’t any active noise-cancellation here as seen on the Apple AirPods Pro; however, with the initial design of the Elite 75t, the passive noise-isolation increases results than anticipated since it provides an outstanding seal that prosper to cut out ambient noise.
Battery life on the Jabra Elite 75t is probably the product’s strong suits. And paired with a quick-charge feature, you can ample playback despite having only 15-minute top-up. In terms of call quality, Jabra has always been on top of their game which model is no different.
So, in addition to the one aspect about the enhanced bass, the entire performance of the Jabra Elite 75t is rather good and actually, world-beating.
Verdict
The Jabra Elite 75t will set you back Rs 15,999 in India and because of this amount you get easily one of the best true wireless earphones on the planet. If Apple’s AirPods Pro isn’t your fancy, then this Jabra option ought to be the next obvious choice since it posseses an amazing design, small charging-case, an intuitive smartphone iphone app and much more which make it stand a head above shoulders over your competition. Despite its increased bass, we still absolutely love the Elite 75t and like its predecessor, this is our choice for among the finest true-wireless products on the globe.
