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  Jabra is one of the audio equipment makers that has come a long way adding finesse to its true wireless earbuds. Latest from the Danish company is the Jabra Elite 85t , which is touted to be as good for calls as it is for music. Besides, it boasts active noise cancelling, wireless charging, and IPX4 rating for protection from water damage. Priced at Rs 18,999, the Jabra Elite 85t seems to be an all-round premium wireless earbud. But do they work as touted by the company? Let’s find out: Design Jabra Elite 85t Jabra continues with the simple, minimal and compact design statement with the Elite 85t. Successor to the Elite Active 75t, the Elite 85t are about 1.5g heavier in weight over the predecessor yet they do not feel heavy as the weight distribution is proportionate and not uneven. With each earbud weighing 7g, the Elite 8t are lightweight and comfortable to use. As for the changes over the predecessor, the Elite 85t has an oval shaped ear gels for snug and secure fit....

  Jabra on Monday introduced the adjustable active noise cancelling (ANC) feature to its true wireless stereo earbuds portfolio with the launch of the Elite 85T series . The Jabra Elite 85T comes with dual chipset in the earbuds for ANC and sound processing. It is touted to be Jabra’s most advanced and powerful ANC technology. "With the Elite 85T, there will be no compromise in the discreet design or comfort, no compromise in the calls or music experience and no compromise in the effectiveness of the ANC," the company said in a statement. The Jabra Elite 85T features a 12mm audio driver inside a semi-open design and offers 5.5 hours of listening with ANC on, extendable up to 25 hours with the charging case with ANC on and 31 hours with ANC off. The Jabra Elite 85T has IPX4 rating and comes with a 2-year warranty for dust and water damage. The earbuds also support wireless charging. Read More

The Klipsch T5 True Wireless earphones have a unique sound signature — a clear edge over its premium rivals from Apple, Jabra and Bose. Completely wireless earphones rarely sound so good. But the T5 is not a pair designed for life on the move. It’s for a niche audience looking for a great audio experience and comfort. Design 3.5/5 The silver metal case is subtly ornate. It has a premium matte finish with three lights to indicate the battery level. It weighs about 100 grams. In comparison, the Apple Airpods case weighs less than half of that. But the T5 is still small and easily fits in a pocket, unlike the Bose SoundSport Free (Rs 18,990) or the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless (Rs 24,990), which need a lot more space. The earpods are designed to protrude out of the ears and be noticed. It’s also because the outer surface of the earpods doubles up as physical buttons instead of sporting touch controls. There are pros and cons of both. While touch controls feel better, the...