Jabra Elite Active 65t

Overview

A great pair of fully wireless headphones that are prefect for exercise. Great sound quality and some handy feature makes these excellent value for money.

-- As reviewed by goodhousekeeping.co.uk

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 13 expert reviews

Excellent:

7
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5
Average:

1
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Last revision on February 1, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Excellent noise isolation
In-app audio customization
Completely sweat-proof
Great for making calls, with two microphones in each earpiece
Battery life is decent at 5 hours and the included charging case delivers two extra charges
Good sound

Reviewers Didn't Like

Small amount of connection noise
HearThrough can't be disabled while tracking runs
Alexa integration could be better
Relatively tight

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Expert reviews and ratings

By VR-Zone on August 03, 2019 86

The Elite 65t true wireless earphones redefined Jabra, a Danish company known more for professional and speciality audio equipment like hearing aids and teleconferencing tools. It also redefined the entire wireless audio industry – and here's why.First,...

By Craving Tech on June 11, 2019 100

The design and packed features that the Jabra Elite Active 65t offers just outweighs the bad things about it. If you're a person who likes to go to the gym or running and commuting, then this is a perfect Bluetooth earphone for you.With 15 hours of...

By TheStreamingBlog on April 08, 2019 86

The Jabra Elite Active 65T are earphones that are completely sweat-resistant and are truly wireless devices. These are made with comfort in mind, so you can use these earphones no matter how long you want.They do not only look great, but they sound...

By Tom's Guide on December 12, 2018 90

Jabra's sweat-resistant Elite Active 65t is a practically perfect, completely cord-free headset.

By Gadgets360 on August 16, 2018 80

The IP56 rating, secure fit, and nifty activity-related features also make these earphones a solid option for fitness enthusiasts. Those not interested in the fitness features can take a look at the Jabra Elite 65t, which costs around Rs. 1,000 less and also delivers great sound quality.

By Stuff on August 09, 2018 80

Great-sounding wireless buds, for in and out of the gym, but a few usability niggles keep them from being perfect.

By RTings on August 01, 2018 70

The Jabra Elite Active 65t are decent mixed usage truly wireless in-ears and a slight improvement to the Jabra Elite 65t's design. They are a bit more sweat resistant and the matte finish and cool blue color scheme look slightly more premium. They also have a more reliable case that will better protect the earbuds and will not open at the slightest impact. They're easy to use, portable and a good option for sports. They also block enough noise passively to be suitable for commuting and the office.

By goodhousekeeping.co.uk on July 20, 2018 89

A great pair of fully wireless headphones that are prefect for exercise. Great sound quality and some handy feature makes these excellent value for money.

By ZDNet on June 14, 2018 93

If you like to listen to music when you workout and want to enjoy a cord-free setup, then it is tough to beat the Jabra Elite Active 65t. If you don't need the advanced fitness analysis provided in the Elite Sport and want to save some money then you can't go wrong with the Elite Active 65t.

By cnet on June 06, 2018 84

The Jabra Active Elite 65t truly wireless earphones are the best alternative to Apple's AirPods, but the stepdown non-Elite model will save you a bit of cash.

By TheMasterSwitch on February 04, 2019

We think the Jabra Elite Active 65t are best earbuds currently available. They aren't perfect, but they do so many things so well that it would be crazy to put anything else above them.

By TechBuzzIreland on December 11, 2018

Overall I think these are a worthy purchase especially in this colourway if you want something different and that stands out. Some might say at the higher end of the scale when it comes to pricing but what you get is a good solid product that is ideal for those on the go and who workout or jog, Jabra are a long time in this business and deliver on all aspects.

By Forbes on November 02, 2018

If you’re looking for premium looking sports headphones and don’t want a wire that gets in your way, go with the truly wireless Jabra Elite Active 65t. They are very portable, and their case should easily fit in most pockets. Their sound reproduction is good and they passively isolate noise very well. They are as good for your daily commute and crowded gym as well as being a decent option to use at the office or just for listening to music.

By MedGadget on July 20, 2018

The bottom line: these are the best all-around wireless earbuds out there, period. They worked their way into my daily activities at my research lab, the gym, and the streets. They played my favourite tunes for 5 hours straight comfortably with good sound and good looks, and survived a beating on the running path with all the sweat and dirt I could throw at them. These would’ve been perfect if they had a built-in heart rate monitor to track my runs more descriptively than the included step counter. If you want detailed run tracking and can shell out a bit more cash, get the Jabra Elite Sport.

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