The Elite 85h definitely gets a high position in the premium noise cancellation headphone category and is highly recommended from our side. There is a lot to like about these headphones.

Active noise-cancelling (ANC) headphones are popular for commuters, office workers, travelers, and those who want to shut out the world for a focused audio experience. In the past, Bose set the bar for ANC-enabled cans with Sony, and others, challenging Bose for market share.

Soft comfortable ear cups; Eight microphones for an optimal experience; SmartSound technology for automatic profile switching; Standard USB-C port for charging; Rain resistant nano-coating; 36 hour rated battery life; $50 less than similar competitors

Bit heavier than competitors

Comfortable, stylish, and well-designed, these headphones certainly look the part. Coupled with smart features, and superior audio, the Jabra Elite 85h are the best headphones money can buy.

Beautiful and inventive design

Noise-canceling could be stronger

The Jabra Elite 85h are versatile noise cancelling headphones that can be used in a wide variety of daily uses. They have great audio r...

The Jabra Elite 85h look great, have battery for days and boast some killer features, but it'll have its work cut out to beat the Sony WH-1000XM3.

32 hour battery life; Four different colours; USB-C charging

Feel heavier than the Sony's; Need more convincing on audio quality

Headphones with noise-cancellation features are quite a hit among business travelers. It is due to them staying in loud open office spaces or areas and frequently commute for a reason. With that, having headphones with such a feature makes their life a little less stressful.

We already know of Bose and the Sony being the top stars of the noise-canceling headphones world. The QC35 II and the WH-1000XM3s are the go-to cans for great sounding ANCs. However, there are plenty of companies looking to become a new competitor seeking to get into the mix.

Jabra’s over-ear Active Noise Canceling (ANC) headphones, the Elite 85h, are on sale from both Best Buy and Amazon . This knocks $100 off the original price and brings them down to an easy to recommend $150.

There’s no doubt that the wireless noise cancelling headphone market is an embarrassment of riches right now, with one model, the aforementioned Sony WH-1000XM3 having dominated since their release at the end of 2018 and then there's the formidable Bose QC35 IIs. So it’ll take a lot for Jabra or indeed anybody to get a look in. However, Jabra’s impressed with how well it’s doing at this early stage. The battery life is immense, hands-free Alexa is a first, and there are some nice bonuses such as rain resistance and adaptive noise cancelling. The proof will be in the final item, which is due April 1st internationally. It’ll cost £280 in the UK, and $300 in the US. Stay tuned for a full review soon...

32 hour battery life; Four different colours; USB-C charging;

Feel heavier than the Sony's; Need more convincing on audio quality;