This is actually the first Jabra product I have ever tested, so I am genuinely excited about this one. Jabra is pretty much saying that these are the best of both worlds, offering exceptional sound quality for listening to music as well as exceptional call quality for taking phone calls.
This is going to be a full review on the Jabra Elite 75t wireless earbuds. I will do an actual audio test using the microphones on these earbuds, so you can get a real glimpse of what the call quality would be like.
Table of Contents
Charging Case and Build Quality
Right here we have the charging case, and I have to say I definitely love the size and shape of it. It is very pocketable and a nice small size to handle. I love the shape because it is like a thin, rectangular form as opposed to the oval shape we see with a lot of other wireless earbuds.
That design just makes it easier to grip, handle, and open as well. The lid does have a magnetic closure. It is not the strongest magnet in the world, but it works just fine.
Flipping it around, you can see it features a USB Type-C charging port along with a small LED light to let you know the status of the case. Overall, the build feels solid and practical for everyday use.
Design and Fit of the Jabra Elite 75t
Now let us take a look at the actual earbuds up close. These are designed to deliver exceptional sound quality as well as exceptional call quality. They feature four-microphone technology that Jabra has built specifically to filter out disruptive noises while you are on a phone call, whether that is wind noise or general background noise. The goal is to cut all of that out and make the call as clear as possible.
The Jabra Elite 75t earbuds are also dust and water resistant with an IP55 rating, which means they can withstand a low-pressure jet stream of water without any issues. That is a solid rating for active users who are always on the go.
In terms of fit, like most wireless earbuds, you stick them in your ear and do a slight twisting motion until they feel secure. Once I got these in place, they felt snug and locked in without going anywhere. These actually fit me better than a lot of other wireless earbuds I have tried.
I love the low-profile design as well. They do not stick out from the ears too much at all, and they look very sleek. I am definitely a fan of the aesthetics here. I can easily see myself being active in these earbuds, moving around without any worry of them falling out.
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Battery Life and Connectivity
The battery life on the Jabra Elite 75t is pretty impressive. They take about two hours and twenty minutes to fully charge, and on a single full charge you will get seven and a half hours of listening time. With the charging case included, you get a total of 28 hours of listening time, which is excellent for extended use throughout the day.
These earbuds feature Bluetooth 5.0, which allows you to pair them with up to eight devices and connect to two devices simultaneously. I was able to pair them with both my phone and my laptop at the same time and toggle between the two seamlessly.
I could be listening to music on my phone, pause it, and then switch over to a YouTube video on my computer without any issues whatsoever. It was a smooth and effortless experience, and it definitely earns a thumbs up from me.
Controls
One of the things I really love about the Jabra Elite 75t is the physical button controls on the side of each earbud. The button is extremely sensitive and does not require much pressure at all to activate. With a lot of other wireless earbuds, you have to press so hard to activate the controls that you end up jamming the earbud into your ear, which is extremely uncomfortable.
If you have seen any of my other wireless earbud reviews, you know that is something I mention a lot because I genuinely dislike it. But with these, it is a soft click and you barely have to apply any pressure. I do not feel like I am forcing anything into my ear when using the controls, and I love that.
The controls are divided between the left and right earbuds. On the right earbud, one press on the touch control handles play and pause as well as answering and hanging up phone calls. Two presses will activate your voice assistant, whether that is Google, Siri, or Alexa. On the left earbud, one click activates the hear-through mode, two clicks advance to the next song, and three clicks go back to the previous song.
Smart Features
Another feature I really appreciate is the auto-pause function. Whenever you remove either earbud from your ear while listening to music, it will automatically pause. Once you replace the earbud, the music will automatically continue.
This is especially helpful when you need to have a quick conversation with someone and then automatically resume your listening experience without any manual steps.
The Jabra Elite 75t also offers passive noise cancellation. Once you pair the earbuds with the Jabra Sound+ app, you can go into the settings and activate the hear-through mode, which allows the microphones on the earbuds to pick up on the ambient noise surrounding you. This feature works really well for staying aware of your surroundings while still enjoying your music or audio content.
One thing worth noting is that if you prefer to listen to one earbud at a time, it is possible, but only with the right earbud. It will not work with the left earbud on its own.
Sound Quality
Let us go ahead and talk about the sound quality because this is where things get really exciting. I am just going to come right out and say it. The sound quality with the Jabra Elite 75t is the real deal. In my opinion, these earbuds deliver a great all-around balanced sound. The bass is particularly impressive.
It does a great job of being very prominent without making everything else sound muddy. The mids and highs sound excellent as well and do an exceptional job of bringing out the clarity in whatever vocals you are listening to.
These earbuds also provide great depth and separation, allowing you to hear all the layers within your music. All of the echoes, delays, and panning techniques embedded in the music are really brought to life.
You can genuinely hear everything. On top of that, the customizable EQ settings within the Jabra Sound+ app allow you to tailor these earbuds to sound however you want them to.
Volume is definitely not an issue either. These earbuds get extremely loud, and honestly they can even get uncomfortably loud. Even at maximum levels, they hold their composure and maintain great audio quality.
I have listened to so many earbuds over time, and a lot of them start to sound relatively the same after a while. But every once in a while you get a product that truly wows you and reminds you that there is an elite level of quality that most products just do not reach. The Jabra Elite 75t absolutely reminded me of that.
Call Quality and Microphone Performance
Now let us talk about the call quality. I figured the best way to test this was to go into an outdoor environment and see how these perform in real-world conditions.
As you could see in the test, I was outside with a noticeable amount of wind noise and a few cars passing by. My plan was to compare the call quality of these earbuds to a set of generic earbuds I picked up on Amazon.
However, the call quality with the generic earbuds was so bad that I did not even bother including that footage in the video. With the generic earbuds and the wind going on outside, you literally could not make out anything I was saying.
The Jabra Elite 75t, on the other hand, definitely lived up to Jabra’s expectations. Even with the wind noise present and cars passing by, the audio remained clear and audible. There really was not much issue making out what I was saying, which is a strong result for outdoor call quality. These earbuds get a full thumbs up from me in terms of call performance.
You can also customize some of the phone call features within the Jabra Sound+ app. You can adjust the settings so that you hear yourself as you speak, giving you real-time feedback on exactly how you sound. You can also adjust the amount of bass or treble that you hear from the person you are talking to, which is a nice personal touch.
Jabra Elite 75t Specifications Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Price | $91 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Battery Life (Earbuds) | 7.5 Hours |
| Battery Life (With Case) | 28 Hours |
| Charging Time | Approximately 2 Hours 20 Minutes |
| Charging Port | USB Type-C |
| Water Resistance | IP55 Rated |
| Microphones | 4-Microphone Technology |
| Device Pairing | Up to 8 Devices, 2 Simultaneously |
| Voice Assistant Support | Google Assistant, Siri, Alexa |
| App Support | Jabra Sound+ App |
| Noise Cancellation | Passive Noise Cancellation |
| Hear-Through Mode | Yes |
| Auto-Pause Feature | Yes |
| Controls | Physical Button Controls (Left and Right) |
| Single Earbud Use | Right Earbud Only |
Final Verdict
All in all, I have to say I really love this product from Jabra. This was the first product I tested from them, and they completely wowed me. As of right now, the Jabra Elite 75t has taken the top spot as my favorite wireless earbuds. The great fit, the intuitive features, the excellent sound quality, and the impressive call quality all come together to make an all-around outstanding product.
Prior to these, my favorite was probably the Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds, and I still really like those. But right now, the Jabra Elite 75t is sitting at number one for me when it comes to wireless earbuds. If you are in the market for a premium pair of wireless earbuds that deliver on every front, I highly recommend giving these a serious look.
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