The Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless are fairly well-rounded, truly wireless earbuds. They're the sports-oriented alternative to the Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless and the successor to the popular Jabra Elite Active 65t Truly Wireless. While they perform similarly to both models, they have a higher IP rating for water and dust resistance. Their super compact design makes bringing them to the gym a breeze, and they have a somewhat excited sound profile that will suit a variety of content and genres. Their battery life is shorter than advertised, but it's still not bad overall, especially since the case provides a few additional charges. Unfortunately, even though they have noise cancelling (ANC), it doesn't offer a significantly better isolation performance compared to the buds' passive capabilities.
Our Verdict
The Jabra Elite Active 75t are okay for neutral listening. Their sound profile is somewhat excited, but it's well-balanced enough to please most listeners. However, some listeners may find they lack a bit of warmth and add a bit of sharpness to mixes. Like most in-ears, they have a bad passive soundstage, so their sound seems to be coming from inside your head instead of all around you. However, they have fantastic frequency response consistency, so if you can get a good fit, you can expect consistent bass and treble delivery with each use.
- Great build quality.
- Graphic EQ available through companion app.
- Battery life shorter than advertised.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t are a good choice for commute and travel. Their ultra-compact design makes them very convenient for traveling since you don't have to worry too much about having enough space for them in your bag when you're on the go. Unfortunately, even though they have ANC, they still struggle to block out the low rumble of bus engines. They do a better job of cutting down passenger chit chat though.
- Great build quality.
- Stable fit and easy-to-use controls.
- Case stores roughly three extra charges.
- Battery life shorter than advertised.
- Previous model is better at blocking out noises like bus engines.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t are great for sports. They have an excited, thumpy sound profile that can help keep you pumped while training and easy-to-use controls. Their compact design makes them easy to throw into your gym bag, and they have good comfort and stability. They may not fit securely enough for very high-impact exercises like kickboxing or gymnastics, but for running or working out, they're a great choice.
- Great build quality.
- Stable fit and easy-to-use controls.
- Case stores roughly three extra charges.
- Battery life shorter than advertised.
- Previous model is better at blocking out noises like bus engines.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t are decent for office use. They support multi-device pairing, so you can connect to both your personal phone and work PC at the same time, which is convenient. They won't take up much space on your desk, and they can isolate you from ambient workplace noises well. However, their in-ear design might not ideal for long listening sessions, depending on how they fit you.
- Great build quality.
- Stable fit and easy-to-use controls.
- Battery life shorter than advertised.
- High audio latency on PC and Android.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t are truly wireless earbuds that only support Bluetooth. While you could game on your phone with them, you might notice some latency depending on the application. They're not recommended for PC gaming, nor are they compatible with the PS4 or Xbox One.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t are truly wireless earbuds, and you can't use them wired.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t are okay for phone calls. Their microphone quality is decent, and your voice sounds reasonably clear. However, the mic struggles to separate your voice from background noise, so it can be hard to hear your voice clearly if you're taking a call from a busy street. These buds also have ANC, but they struggle to block out the low rumble of traffic, so they're not ideal for phone calls in noisy areas.
- Decent recording quality.
- Previous model is better at blocking out noises like bus engines.
- In-ear design may not be comfortable for some.
Changelog
- Updated Jan 19, 2023: We've retested these headphones using Firmware 2.0.0, which added noise cancelling, and have updated Controls and Noise Isolation. We have also corrected and replaced the Recorded Speech file in Recording Quality and the two Speech + Noise audio files in Noise Isolation which had a skipping sound present in the recordings.
- Updated Jul 07, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Mar 05, 2021: Updated review for accuracy and clarity.
- Updated Mar 02, 2020: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Jabra Elite Active 75t are available in a few different color variants: 'Navy', 'Copper Black', 'Titanium Black', 'Mint', 'Sienna', and 'Gold Beige'. We tested the 'Navy' variant, but we expect all the different colors to perform similarly. If you come across another variant or your headphones are different, please let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.
Popular Headphones Comparisons
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have several benefits over their predecessor, the Jabra Elite Active 65t Truly Wireless. They're a lot more comfortable thanks to their smaller earbud design, they have longer continuous battery life from a single charge, and their mic offers better recording quality. They lack some features that give other high-end, truly wireless headphones a slight edge, like a more secure design for sports, but they're still strong contenders all-around.
For more options, take a look at our recommendations for the best truly wireless earbuds, the best wireless earbuds for running and working out, and the best earbuds for small ears.
The Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless and the Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless are very similar truly wireless earbuds. The Elite Active 75t are the sports-oriented variant of the Elite 75t with a higher IP rating for improved water resistance. The Active 75t also have slightly better microphone performance and a more premium-looking matte finish, but they're otherwise essentially the same earbuds.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless are better than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro for most uses. The Jabra feel sturdier and have much better touch-sensitive controls. They have longer continuous battery life and come with a case that holds a greater number of charges. They also support multi-device pairing, and their companion app has more sound customization features. On the other hand, the Samsung can block out more background noise, and their mic has a better recording quality.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro Truly Wireless are slightly better in-ears for sports than the Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless. The Beats feel more stable thanks to their ear-hook design and have a much more neutral, less bass-heavy default sound profile. They also have a much better continuous battery performance, lasting nearly 11.5 hours off a single charge, while the Jabra's continuous battery life is about half that. The Beats also charge more quickly in their case. On the other hand, the Jabra have a dedicated companion app that gives you access to a graphic EQ and presets. They block much more background noise to help keep you concentrated at the gym and also feature a HearThrough mode in case you want to stay aware of your surroundings while running outside.
The Jaybird Vista Truly Wireless are slightly better truly wireless earbuds for sports than the Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless. They have added stability fins which helps them fit more securely than the Jabra. Their charging case is also better-suited for athletes on-the-go. However, the Jabra's microphone has a better recording quality, so your voice sounds better during phone calls. The Jabra have a longer continuous battery life as well.
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