When Jabra first announced its new Elite 85h ($300, £280 or about AU$435 converted) over-ear premium wireless headphones, it touted how it would be equipped with always-on (hands-free) voice assistant control using Amazon's Alexa or Google Assistant. Alas, that feature didn't make it into the final product -- apparently it affected battery life too much -- but 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.

The Jabra Elite 85h is a good alternative Bose and Sony noise-canceling models for slightly less money, particularly if you value call quality.

The Jabra Elite 85h offers impressive noise-canceling performance, strong sound and excellent battery life with USB-C charging; They're comfortable to wear and are loaded with convenience features, including one-button access to Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri voice assistants; It delivers best-in-class call quality with a customizable sidetone option.

A little heavier than their Bose and Sony competitors, they're not quite as comfortable; May not fit large heads.

Jabra's Elite headphone lineup comes in a number of different form factors and has given us several hits in the past. At $299.99, the Elite 85h is one of the pricier pairs available, but the good news is that it delivers on all fronts, from effective noise cancellation, to a powerful audio experience. Throw in a well-designed app that features user-adjustable EQ and ANC settings, and you have a compelling product that may not offer better ANC than the Bose QuietComfort 35 II, but comes close, and offers a more robust, dynamic audio experience. Design The circumaural (over-the-ear) Elite 85h headphones are available in black, beige, or blue, with matte plastic surfaces that are paired with cloth-covered panels for a modern, understated look. The earpads and headband are among the most comfortable we've tried—there's generous memory foam padding for the ears and head, and the feel is luxurious. There's a degree of water and dust protection, but not much—an IP52 rating means solid du...

The Jabra Elite 85h headphones deliver solid wireless audio performance and active noise cancellation for the price.

Powerful audio performance with deep bass and bright highs; Exceptionally comfortable; Excellent app features adjustable EQ and ANC settings

Expensive; ANC can alter sound signature slightly; Weak Alexa integration; On-ear controls could be better implemented

In the market for a pair of noise-cancelling headphones? It's your lucky day, because the Jabra Elite 85h noise-cancelling headphones are currently $50 off at Amazon. That discount drops their price down to $249.99. These headphones are equipped with SmartSound technology, meaning they analyze your environment and deliver personalized audio. SmartSound automatically switches on if it detects background noise. No need to worry about charging your headphones in the middle of the workday — the Jabra Elite 85h headphones offer up to 36 hours of battery life on a single charge. Plus, they recharge quickly, taking just 15 minutes to gain five hours of juice. Bonus: These headphones are water and rain resistant. The Jabra Elite 85h earned an "excellent" rating in PCMag's review. We praised their "powerful audio performance with deep bass and bright highs," "exceptionally comfortable" design, and "excellent app." Don't miss this chance to pick up the Jabra Elite 85h noise-cancell...

It comes as no surprise that I love it. After 2 weeks with Jabra Elite 85h I regret getting PXC550. I’d get on pair if not better experience, bag myself over £80 in saving and enjoy a product that is more suited to my needs.

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

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

Jabra’s new ANC headphones take aim at Sony and Bose

Excellent battery life; Convenient auto-pause technology; Stylish;

Performance doesn’t match the Sony WH-1000XM3; Not as comfortable as the Bose QC35; Expensive;

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

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