CONCLUSION

   Just like with any other set of earbuds you can use the Elite 65t either to listen to music or make calls so naturally we do both whenever we have one such product in our hands. Now when comparing the Elite 65t to the Elite Sport (obviously since they are in the same product line by Jabra) there are some things that immediately stand out since it lacks the clinical grade in-ear heart rate monitor, Tri-axis accelerometer and IP67 rugged certification found in the Elite Sport. However when listening to music it’s also quite evident that the Elite 65t lacks the amount of bass offered by the Elite Sport something which we should had expected (if we had read the specs sheet prior to testing the earbuds) since the former features a 6mm dynamic driver whereas the latter features a 6.8mm dynamic driver. True the difference in size is not that great but it’s very easy to notice while listening to bass heavy music. On the other hand although both models feature 4 MEMS microphones the Elite 65t seems to excel in calls since after well over 20 the majority of people on the other end reported better results compared to the Elite Sport (probably due to the forward and somewhat open placement of the microphones). The Elite 65t also offers a slightly better fit compared to the Elite Sport and since it lacks the clinical grade in-ear heart rate monitor and the Tri-axis accelerometer it uses much less power which allows it to keep going even after surpassing 4 hours of use (at almost full volume we recorded up to 4 hours and 6 minutes of battery life).

   Jabra makes some of the best wireless headsets in the market and since we usually get what we pay for their top of the line models are not exactly what we’d call affordable for the mainstream market. Still because the Elite 65t lacks some of the more “unique” features found in the Elite Sport model it retails for quite less than what they did at launch (now you can find them for around the same price) and so currently you can find it for USD169.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 170Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk). Overall the Elite 65t may not feel as impressive as the Elite Sport (due to its unique features) but it looks better, delivers higher call quality for both ends and comes with several useful features which is why it gets our Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Design / Size
- Hearthrough / Sidetone Features
- Very Good Audio Quality (For The Size)
- Call Quality (Other End)
- Excellent Stability
- Bluetooth v5.0
- Jabra Sound+ App
- Bundled Charging Case (Up To 10 Extra Hours)

CONS

- Price Tag (Compared To Other Similar Models)
- Bass Levels (Compared To The Elite Sport)
- No IPX Certification (The Elite Active 65t Do)