Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless Headphones Review

The Jabra Elite 75t look like a shrunken down version of the Jabra Elite Active 65t, but without the small stem sticking down the ear. Their black finish looks quite nondescript and they don't protrude too much out of the ear. They're also smaller than most truly wireless in-ears.

Improving on previous models, the Jabra Elite 75t are fairly comfortable headphones. Their smaller design puts less pressure on the ear, making them good for longer listening sessions. However, they may not be comfortable for everyone as they go quite deep into the ear canal and can create a plunger-like feeling. Still, they come with three different tip sizes so that you can get the most comfortable and secure fit for your listening needs.

A step up from previous models, the controls on the Jabra Elite 75t are great. While a common problem with truly wireless headphones is that they can be pushed deeper into the ear if you push on the physical controls, these earbuds stay put. Their buttons are clicky and responsive. If you're using HearThrough, you'll get audio cues and voice prompts. The controls aren't the most intuitive to use, though: on the left side, you'll find most of your music-related controls while the right side is for call-related controls. Volume is the exception: it is turned up and down on the right and left buds, respectively.

Like most other truly wireless in-ears, the Jabra Elite 75t are very breathable, making them suitable for more intense sports. They don't cover the outer ear which will remain cool no matter the physical activity, meaning you shouldn't sweat more than usual while wearing these earbuds.

The Jabra Elite 75t are very portable truly wireless in-ears that will easily slide into most pockets. They're noticeably smaller than the Jabra Elite Active 65t. These earbuds also have magnets, allowing them to stick to each other, making it harder to lose one if you toss them both in a pocket quickly, which is a nice touch. Their case is also smaller than previous models, and will easily fit in a pocket.

The Jabra Elite 75t come with a better case than the Jabra Elite Active 65t. It's noticeably shorter and has a flat bottom so it can now stand up on a desk without falling over. It's also much easier to open and can be opened with one hand, though it still stays shut very well when closed, and shouldn't open accidentally in a bag. The case now charges via USB-C instead of micro-USB, which is nice.

The Jabra Elite 75t have the same build quality as previous models and feel quite well-made. They're made from dense plastic that doesn't feel cheap and should be able to withstand a few bumps or drops without sustaining any damage. The case is also made from plastic, though it doesn't feel cheaply made. There are also magnets to keep the earbuds in place while in the case, which is a nice addition and something that was missing in previous versions. They're rated IP55 for dust and water protection, while the sports-oriented Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless have an IP57 rating, although we don't test for this.

These in-ears feel quite stable and should be suitable for sports. They come with three different tip sizes to let you find the most stable fit, and even without stability fins, don't move around in the ear. They should be stable enough for running or working out, though for the most strenuous workouts, they may not be as stable as something with ear hooks, like the Beats Powerbeats Pro, or something with stability fins like the Jaybird Vista.

• Jabra Elite 75t headphones
• Earbud tips (x3 sizes)
• Charging case
• USB-C charging cable
• Manuals

The Jabra Elite 75t have a fairly well-balanced sound profile that should be suitable for a wide variety of genres. These headphones will have slightly thumpy bass, which will likely please fans of EDM or hip-hop. Overall, their sound profile is fairly neutral, and those who want a very neutral sound should be able to easily achieve this by using the graphic EQ in Jabra's Sound+ app.

The frequency response consistency of the Jabra Elite 75t is exceptional. Once you achieve a good, airtight seal with the supplied tips, you should be able to get good bass and treble response every time you use the headphones.

The Jabra Elite 75t have a fairly accurate bass response. Their overemphasis in low-bass will provide some extra thump to bass-heavy tracks like dubstep or EDM, while their dip into high-bass may push back the bass guitar and kick drum.

The Jabra Elite 75t have a very accurate mid-frequency response. They stay well-balanced throughout the range: leads and vocals should be fairly present in the mix.

The treble accuracy of the Jabra Elite 75t is good. While vocals will be present, they might slightly lack in detail. There is also a spike in the mid-treble: this may result in sounds like cymbals and sibilants (like S and T sounds) sounding slightly more sharp, although not everyone will notice it as it's towards the end of the audible range.

The Jabra Elite 75t are decently well-balanced and most of the peaks and dips shouldn't be audible to most people. The dip in the low-treble to mid-treble range will cause a lack of detail, though the peaks in mid-treble and high-treble are in very high frequencies that likely won't be audible to most.

The imaging performance of the Jabra Elite 75t is excellent. The group delay is below the audibility threshold, which should result in tight and accurate bass and treble. The L/R drivers of our unit were also well-matched, and you shouldn't notice any gaps in the stereo image. Note that these results are only valid for our unit and yours may perform differently.

Like most in-ears, the soundstage of the Jabra Elite 75t is poor. This is because activating the resonances of the pinna (outer-ear) is one of the key factors in creating a speaker-like and out-of-head soundstage, and the design of in-ears bypasses the pinna completely. Also, because of their closed-back design, their soundstage will be less open than that of open-back headphones.

These headphones don't have any virtual soundstage features.

The Jabra Elite 75t's weighted harmonic distortion performance is decent. While higher frequencies all fall within acceptable limits, the significant bump in mid-bass at higher volumes may cause those frequencies to sound harsh and impure if you blast your music.

These results are only valid for these test settings.

The Jabra Elite 75t are mediocre at passively blocking out ambient background sound. Bass range sounds like airplane or bus engines are barely reduced; if you commute, you'll hear most of this noise. However, in the mid-range, they do a much better job reducing speech: you'll be able to focus on your music instead of your chatty coworkers.

The Jabra Elite 75t leak almost no audio, making them an excellent pick if you like to crank up your music and not disturb others around you. While there's a small amount of leakage in the treble range, it will sound very thin and consist of sibilants like S and T sounds. However, the overall volume of leakage is below the noise floor of most offices.

The Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless have an integrated microphone.

The recording quality of the Jabra Elite 75t's microphone is mediocre. They sound less muffled than previous models thanks to their increased HFE (high-frequency extension), and speech recorded or transmitted with this microphone should sound clearer. However, it won't sound as good as headphones with a boom microphone such as the Jabra Steel.

Noise handling of the microphone is just passable. While it'll be fine in quiet environments, it'll likely have a hard time separating speech from background noises even in only moderately loud environments. In very loud situations, like a subway station, your voice will get lost and the person on the other end of the call will have a hard time hearing you.

The battery of the Jabra Elite 75t is alright for truly wireless headphones. They're a big step up from the Elite Active 65t, however: thanks to the additional charge in the case, their total battery life is slightly over 27 hours - great when you're on a long flight or working past regular office hours. On one charge, they provide just under 7 hours of battery life.

The Jabra Elite 75t are compatible with Jabra's Sound+, which is a well-made iOS and Android app that offers a fair amount of customization options. You get a 5-band graphic equalizer, HearThrough mode options, as well as battery data and location-based triggers that change your settings if you're at work or home. It also allows you to set the headphones' auto-off timer to help you save battery. However, unlike the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2's companion app, you won't be able to button map.

Like all truly wireless headphones, the Jabra Elite 75t are Bluetooth-only. They don't support NFC but can connect to two devices at once, which is great if you want to easily switch between your phone and computer without having to re-pair every time. Their range is quite good and is considerably better than the Jabra Elite 65t. On Android and iOS, these headphones fall within a good latency range, although you might still experience some lag; they won't be ideal for mobile gaming or watching a lot of video content, however. It's also worth noting that some apps compensate for lag so you might get different results.

These headphones are Bluetooth-only.

These are Bluetooth headphones and cannot be used wired. They come with a USB-C cable for charging their case.

These headphones aren't compatible with PS4. While they will work with PCs that are Bluetooth-compatible, due to their high latency, they aren't recommended for gaming.

These headphones aren't compatible with Xbox One.

The Jabra Elite 75t have a charging case that delivers an additional 20 hours of battery life. It charges via USB-C but, like all truly wireless headphones, has no inputs.