Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless HEADPHONES REVIEW

The Jabra Elite 75t look like a shrunk down version of the Jabra Elite Active 65t, but without the small arm that sticks down in the ear. They have a black finish that looks quite nondescript, and they don't protrude too much out of the ear. They're smaller than most truly wireless in-ears and are similar in size to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Truly Wireless.

The Jabra Elite 75t are much comfier than the previous models, due to their smaller design that puts less pressure on the ear. They may still not be the most comfortable for people who don't like the fit of in-ears, however, as they go quite deep into the ear canal and give a bit of a plunger feeling. They include three different tip sizes to help you get the most comfortable and secure fit.

The controls on the Jabra Elite 75t are great, and a step up over previous models. While they still use physical buttons, which are clicky and responsive, pressing them doesn't push the earbuds further into your ear, which can be a common problem with truly wireless headphones. Unfortunately, they aren't the most intuitive, with all call-related controls on the right earbud and all music on the left, though volume is turned up and down on the right and left buds, respectively. They also only provide audio cues when you activate HearThrough.

Like most other truly wireless in-ears, the Jabra Elite 75t are very breathable, 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, and they feel much more comfortable in the ear. The 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 also rated IP55 for dust and water protection, though we don't currently 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 earhooks, like the Beats Powerbeats Pro, or something with stability fins like the Jaybird Vista.

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 and leads and vocals should be fairly present in the mix.

The treble accuracy of the Jabra Elite 75t is very good and follows very close to our target curve for most of the range. This should result in vocals being present, though they may be slightly lacking in detail. The peak in mid-treble may also result in cymbals and sibilants (S and T sounds) sounding slightly sharp.

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 bypass the pinna completely. Also, because of their closed-back design, their soundstage will be less open than that of open-back headphones.

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.

The Jabra Elite 75t do a mediocre job at passively blocking out background sounds. In the bass range, where the rumble of airplane and bus engines sit, they isolate almost no sound, meaning these may not the best choice for a noisy commute. However, in the mid-range, important for blocking out speech, they do a good job and should help block out some chatty co-workers.

The Jabra Elite 75t leak almost no audio. The small amount of leakage that does occur is in the treble range, meaning their leakage will sound very thin and mostly consists of S and T sounds. Overall, the volume of leakage is below the noise floor of most offices.

The recording quality of the Jabra Elite 75t's microphone is mediocre. Voices recorded or transmitted with this microphone should sound much less muffled than with previous models, thanks to their HFE (high-frequency extension) being much higher.

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 quite decent for truly wireless headphones, and a big step up from the Elite Active 65t. They provide just under 7 hours of battery from a single charge, and their carrying case should provide a total battery life of over 27 hours, nearly 12 hours longer than the previous model. They're advertised as being able to get one hour of playback from a 15-minute charge as well, though we don't test for this. For a case that holds more charges and can even be charged wirelessly, check out the SoundCore Liberty Air 2.

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 timer for the headphones' auto-off timer, to help you save battery.

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. Unfortunately, their high latency means they won't be ideal for mobile gaming or watching a lot of video content.

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 a PS4. However, they work with PCs that are Bluetooth-compatible.

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.