The Jabra Elite 65t Truly Wireless are truly wireless headphones with a decent overall performance. They're easy to carry around, have an impressive passive noise isolation performance, and a stable fit. They also support multi-device pairing, so you can be connected to your computer and smartphone at the same time and have a companion app with a graphic EQ and presets to tweak their sound to your liking. Unfortunately, their unorthodox design is a little bulky and may not be so comfortable for all users. Their charging case lid is a little loose and lacks magnets to keep the earbuds in place.
Our Verdict
The Jabra Elite 65t are alright for neutral sound. They have a somewhat neutral sound profile that lacks a thumpy low-bass and a bright treble range. Their passive soundstage is also perceived as closed-off and small, so it doesn't sound very immersive. Luckily, their companion app offers a graphic EQ and presets so that you can tweak their sound to your liking.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- May not fit comfortably for some users.
The Jabra Elite 65t are good for commute and travel. They have a portable design, barely leak audio, and have an impressive noise isolation performance for headphones without an ANC. While they're able to reduce background chatter, they struggle to cut down bass-range noise like bus and plane engine rumbles. They also may not be the most comfortable to use for long trips.
- Lightweight and breathable design.
- Good build quality.
- May not fit comfortably for some users.
- Struggles to cut down bass-range noise.
The Jabra Elite 65t are great for sports and fitness. They're breathable, lightweight, and portable. They also have a stable fit and a fairly easy-to-use control scheme once you get used to it. However, they may move around a bit or slip out from time to time depending on the size and shape of your ears.
- Lightweight and breathable design.
- Good build quality.
- May not fit comfortably for some users.
The Jabra Elite 65t are satisfactory for office use. They're able to passively isolate office chatter around you, and they don't leak too much audio, so you shouldn't disturb your colleagues if you like to listen to audio at high volumes. Unfortunately, their 5.1-hour battery life may not be enough to get through your workday without pausing for a recharge. Their fit could also become fatiguing after a couple of hours of continuous use, depending on the shape and size of your ears.
- Impressive passive noise isolation.
- May not fit comfortably for some users.
The Jabra Elite 65t are compatible with Bluetooth-enabled PCs, but their latency is too high for wireless gaming. They aren't compatible with the PS4 or the Xbox One.
The Jabra Elite 65t are truly wireless earbuds that only support Bluetooth, so they can't be used for wired gaming.
The Jabra Elite 65t are decent for phone calls. While you should still be understandable by whoever is on the other end of the line, you might find your voice sounds thin and muffled. That said, the mic does a good job of separating your voice from moderate ambient noise around you, which is handy if you're taking a call from a busy street.
- Impressive passive noise isolation.
- May not fit comfortably for some users.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 11, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Mar 18, 2021: Updated review for accuracy and clarity.
- Updated Feb 05, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Jabra Elite 65t come in one color variant: 'Titanium Black'. They come in another variant called the Jabra Active Elite 65t Truly Wireless, which we've also tested.
If you come across another variant, please let us know in the discussions and we'll update our review.
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The Jabra Elite 65t have a slightly angular design that separates them from the Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless and Jabra Elite 85t Truly Wireless. However, they don't feel as well-built and their slightly larger earbuds may not be as comfortable for all listeners. That said, they have a customizable sound profile and they're able to isolate a lot of ambient noise passively. They also support multi-device pairing with up to two devices at a time.
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The Jabra Elite 65t Truly Wireless are a slightly better truly wireless headphone than the Bose SoundSport Free Truly Wireless, but not by much. The Jabra have a more reliable wireless connection that supports Bluetooth 5.0. They also have better isolation performance that's more suitable for noisy environments, thanks to their in-ear fit. You can also customize the sound profile of the Jabra, and they're a bit more compact to carry around thanks to their smaller case. The Bose, on the other hand, have a much more comfortable earbud fit. They also have a more neutral sound profile and feel more durable and better-built than the Jabra. Their case is also sturdier, despite being a bit bulky to carry around.
The Jabra Elite Active 65t Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Jabra Elite 65t Truly Wireless. The Active 65t are slightly more water-resistant and are rated IP56 compared to the original’s IP55 rating. They also have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer. Overall, they are very similar headphones, but active people who run outside in bad weather or sweat a lot might prefer the better build quality of the Active. If this doesn't apply to you, the normal 65t may be a better and less expensive choice.
There's practically no difference between the Jabra Elite 65t Truly Wireless and the Jabra Evolve 65t Truly Wireless other than the microphone performance. The Evolve 65t come with a proprietary USB dongle that gives a better recording quality which is audible when you listen to the two recording samples. However, without the dongle, you can expect similar performance between the two models. Overall, the Elite 65t might be a better option for most, unless you often make calls on a travel laptop or at the office.
The Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless are slightly better headphones for mixed-use than the Jabra Elite 65t Truly Wireless. The Elite 75t are much more comfortable, have a longer battery life, better controls, and a more excited, bass-heavy sound profile that should likely please fans of thump and rumble. However, the Elite 65t isolate background noise better and have a more neutral sound profile.
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