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David Carnoy
CNET
“the Elite 85h is nevertheless an excellent noise‑canceling headphone that sounds very good, is comfortable to wear and also works great as a headset for making calls.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Long battery life
- Strong noise‑canceling performance
- Excellent call quality
- Comfortable ear cups and sturdy build
- Convenient auto‑pause and resume
- Five hour quick charge
Points of Contention
- Heavier than comparable models
- Missing power button
- Bulkier than preferred
- Lack of Detail on Sibilants
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics80
Rich Shibley
Digital Trends
“The Jabra Elite 85H are fantastic go-anywhere, do-anything headphones.”
80
Stephen Lambrechts
TechRadar
“Jabra's Elite 85h headphones offer incredible battery life and terrific noise cancelling in a very stylish package.”
72
Jean‑Simon Bonneterre
RTINGS
The Jabra Elite 85h Wireless headphones are highlighted for their noise-cancelling capabilities and versatility across activities like gaming and running. However, the review lacks detailed analysis and a clear recommendation.
70
Cameron Faulkner
The Verge
“Jabra’s Elite 85h are worth considering for many of the same reasons you might want Sony’s 1000X M3, Bose’s QC35, or one of the other models in our roundup of the best wireless headphones.”
