These days, it isn't so difficult to find a pair of wireless earbuds that offer decent sound quality, while also providing various creature comforts like a snug fit in the ear, as well as active noise cancellation.
However, it can be a little tricky to figure out if a pair of earbuds ticks all the boxes. The Jabra Elite 85t wireless earbuds promise to do just that, and right now they're going for a whopping 45-percent discount – just S$193.96 (down from S$352) on Amazon Singapore.
Big sound, small body.
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The most important thing about wireless earbuds is, of course, sound quality. The Jabra Elite 85t delivers on all fronts, thanks to a no-compromise approach with its size. 12mm speakers, powerful bass, a customizable equalizer, and AAC and SBC codecs for rich, detailed sound come together to form a beautiful and compact design.
You can also talk the talk thanks to professional-grade microphones built into each earbud (three each). When you're outside and the wind starts picking up, you won't have to worry about distorted-sounding audio on your end thanks to advanced wind protection algorithms that constantly work in place to make sure your calls are crystal clear.
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Additionally, you can also make use of the SideTone feature, which lets you listen to the sound of your own voice more naturally, as opposed to something that sounds more tinny and metallic.
And it turns out, at least with the Jabra Elite 85t, you can definitely have it all – adjustable sound lets you choose from 11 different sound modes, ranging from full Active Noise Cancellation all the way down to full HearThrough, which lets you choose how much of the outside world you want to let in using the handy slider.
In terms of comfort, you'll be glad to know that you'll probably have zero struggles trying to get the right fit. The people at Jabra actually analyzed 62,000 ears to figure out the best fit for all the tech that they've jammed into the earbuds. The semi-open design features pressure relief vents, preventing pressure build-up inside the ear.
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The silicone oval EarGels provide a secure, comfortable fit (comes in three sizes), allowing for a good noise-cancelling seal, as well as other things like boosted sound quality and all-day comfort. To take things a step further, you can make use of the new MyFit feature on the Jabra Sound+ app (available on both iOS and Android) to find your perfect seal and improve ANC performance.
But what's the point of all that if you're not going to be able to listen to your earbuds all day? Thankfully, you'll be able to squeeze out a comfortable 25 hours of listening time with the Jabra Elite 85t.