Jabra Elite 85t vs Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
The Verdict
Both headphones deliver premium sound at the same price point, but with different strengths. Jabra Elite 85t features a larger 12mm dynamic driver with advanced 6-microphone ANC system and exceptional 25-hour total battery life through its case, plus true multipoint Bluetooth for seamless two-device switching. Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro counter with a sophisticated dual-driver coaxial design, superior IPX7 water resistance, and innovative 360 Audio with head tracking. Samsung's ANC offers three adjustable levels with intelligent voice detection triggering transparency mode automatically. Battery life favors Jabra significantly at 5.5 hours per charge versus Samsung's 5 hours, though Samsung compensates with ultra-fast charging delivering one hour playback in five minutes. For users prioritizing longer battery endurance and multipoint connectivity, Jabra wins. Samsung excels for those invested in the Samsung ecosystem seeking advanced audio features and superior durability. Either choice delivers excellent noise cancellation and build quality.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Jabra Elite 85t if…
- →Excellent call quality powered by a 6-microphone system
- →Highly configurable ANC and HearThrough via the Jabra Sound+ app
- →Multipoint Bluetooth allows two simultaneous device connections
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro if…
- →24-bit Samsung Seamless codec for Hi-Fi audio quality on Galaxy devices
- →360 Audio with head tracking creates an immersive surround experience
- →Compact and lightweight at 5.5 g per earbud for comfortable fit
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Jabra Elite 85t
Pros
- Excellent call quality powered by a 6-microphone system
- Highly configurable ANC and HearThrough via the Jabra Sound+ app
- Multipoint Bluetooth allows two simultaneous device connections
- Impressive total battery life of up to 30.5 hours with case
- Wireless charging case included in the box
Cons
- No aptX or LDAC — limited to AAC and SBC
- Heavier per-bud weight can cause fatigue over long sessions
- ANC is effective but not best-in-class for isolating low-frequency noise
- Bulkier case compared to more compact rivals
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Pros
- 24-bit Samsung Seamless codec for Hi-Fi audio quality on Galaxy devices
- 360 Audio with head tracking creates an immersive surround experience
- Compact and lightweight at 5.5 g per earbud for comfortable fit
- IPX7 water resistance handles sweat and rain confidently
- Voice Detect automatically pauses and enables transparency mode
Cons
- Samsung Seamless codec only works with Samsung Galaxy devices
- 5-hour ANC battery life is short — case extends to 18 hours
- No multipoint Bluetooth for dual-device connectivity
- Touch controls can be finicky and hard to activate consistently
- ANC is not as strong as Sony WF-1000XM5 or AirPods Pro 2
Full Specifications
| Spec | Jabra Elite 85t | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | ||
| Type | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight | 7.0 g (per bud) | 5.5 g (each) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 5.5 hrs buds (ANC on), 25 hrs additional with case | 5 hrs (earbuds with ANC), 18 hrs total with case |
| Charging | USB-C, Qi wireless | USB-C, Qi wireless, 5 min = 1 hr playback |
| Drivers | 12 mm dynamic driver | Custom coaxial 2-way driver (10mm woofer + 5.3mm tweeter) |
| Features | Advanced ANC with 6 microphones, HearThrough (transparency) with adjustable level, Jabra Sound+ app with equalizer and HearThrough control, Multipoint Bluetooth for two devices, Semi-open design with adjustable ANC and Transparency, Voice assistant access (Alexa, Google, Siri) | Intelligent ANC with 3 adjustable levels, 360 Audio with head tracking, SmartThings Find for locating lost earbuds, Auto Switch between Samsung devices, Voice Detect for automatic transparency mode |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired option | ||
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Samsung Seamless (24-bit), AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ||
| Water Resistance | IPX4 (buds) | IPX7 |
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