What you need to know about the Jabra Elite 75t - ultra-small wireless headphones with powerful bass

At the end of 2019, Jabra launched the new Elite 75t compact headphones. The first owners gave them extremely high marks: for example, in the CNET review they notedJabra Elite 75t review: Better sound than the AirPods Prothat the novelty "sounds better than the AirPods Pro." The life hacker figured out whether the new headphones are so good, why they should be loved and what details to approach with skepticism.

Neat appearance

In addition to the gold-plated metal headphones themselves, the box contains a charging case, a USB Type-C cable and two sets of silicone earbuds - the third are attached to the accessory. By default, there are tiny S, but it is better to immediately rearrange it to M so that the model does not fall out of the ears. The dark silicone earbuds are quite easily soiled: even the slightest dust is noticeable on them.

The charging case resembles the AirPods Pro case, but that's where the external similarities with Apple products end. The headphones are much more similar to their predecessors - the Elite 65t model. However, the 75t came out more compact. In addition to the good looks, the gadget has a nice filling: there are four microphones inside at once for better and more realistic sound during calls.

The lid of the case snaps into place with a magnet, the headphones themselves fit tightly into the case, so it won't be easy to lose crumbs.

Small, light and neat - in terms of design, the Elite 75t is excellent.

Controls to tinker with

Each earphone has a button responsible for control. With their help, you can receive and drop calls, play music and pause it, switch tracks and listen to them on repeat, adjust the volume and call the voice assistant. To do all this, you need to remember the combination of pressing, which, however, is not difficult to master.

The button on the left earphone turns on HearThrough, a transparent mode that allows you to catch ambient sounds while the track is playing. There is also a Sidetone function - thanks to it, you will hear your voice more clearly during a phone call.

Be sure to download the Jabra Sound + app. It will allow you to customize the headphones for yourself even in the smallest details, and not only the equalizer, but also the sound quality during a call. In addition, it can detect the device if you lose a tiny earphone in your bag or room. There is also the option "Sound Landscape" - what you need for office work. You can include the background noise of waves, quiet thunder, the sound of a fan, or the hum of a crowd.

The earbuds connect to devices via Bluetooth and support version 5.0. We managed to find rapport with an Android smartphone faster than with iOS. The model can work with voice assistants Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa.

Decent bass

Even if you don't bother with the EQ, the Elite 75t sounds decent, though not too loud, so get ready to add your favorite tracks all the time.

The headphones have unexpectedly confident bass. The fact is that by default the sound is tuned to the low frequencies. Mids and highs sound good, but no fireworks. These are just good quality headphones, but whether they can outrun the AirPods Pro in quality is a big question. However, if you like listening to something heavier, then the Elite 75t may appeal to you better.

Talking in headphones is more than comfortable, however, even here the volume is not enough all the time and you have to constantly increase it. I especially want to do this on the street. The Elite 75t does not have active noise cancellation, but the passive one dampens the hum of the subway quite well. Transparent mode works great: you can really pick up external sounds, but they do not interfere with your music.

Everyday accessory

The Elite 75t has a comfortable, flowing shape, the model fits easily into the auricle and does not press too much. But do not rush to rejoice: if you do not change the standard silicone tab, the earphone can easily fall out even at the most unexpected moment when you are not doing active sports. We had this happen during a trip to the subway and a lazy walk down the street. The problem was solved by changing the liner.

The model is dustproof, splash-proof, and looks quite sturdy overall.

The earbuds can last 7.5 hours without recharging and 28 hours if you periodically throw them into the case. There is a fast charging function: 15 minutes at the outlet will allow you to listen to music for another hour.

Should I take it?

The Elite 75t is a great headphone without the wah effect, although the powerful bass is certainly commendable. Fast charging function, transparent mode and convenient control only add advantages to the Jabra piggy bank. Of the minuses, we note periodic falling out of the ear, insufficient volume and easily soiled black earbuds (if you really dig).

These are very decent headphones for 12,890 rubles: compact, lightweight and comfortable in everyday life. And you can close your eyes to little things.

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The editors thank the company Jabra for the device provided for testing. The company had no way to influence the test result.