I am a fan of Jabra's products and when the 85H were announced at CES in January I have been (literally) drooling to get my hands on a pair! All I can say is O.M.J - Oh My Jabra! and that's just the Bass going off in my head.

The Elite 85H represent a commendable attempt to dethrone Bose and Sony. The Danish company has come out with a stylish contender that's packed with features and offers excellent call and recording quality.

Excellent battery life; Convenient auto-pause technology; Stylish

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

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 .

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.

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

The ELITE 85h may not be the best looking pair of headphones in the market and they are somewhat bulky compared to what Jabra has gotten us used to over the years but after two weeks of testing we can verify that they do excel in terms of audio performance (not to mention build quality) with crystal...

Very Good Build Quality (IP52 Coated Stainless Steel Construction; Audio Reproduction (Accurate And Detailed Mids & Highs; Bluetooth v5.0; Almost Flawless Smart Active Noise Cancellation; 8 Available Microphones; Volume Levels; Smart Touch Controls; Foldable/ Rotatable Earcups; Massive Battery Life...

Current Availability; Price (For Some; Lack Of Support for Hi-Res Codecs

The Jabra Elite 85h headphones deliver a powerful sonic experience and strong ANC in an exceptionally comfortable design. The ANC does affect the audio performance, which is a minor drawback, but it's not wildly different-the ANC mode seems to provide more low-frequency depth.

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

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

Jabra Elite 85h review: The Jabra Elite 85h is a good option for those who like to listen to their music for long hours or just use the...

I really like the Elite 85h wireless active noise-canceling headphones. Jabra has done a great job creating an ANC headset that competes in a pretty crowded tech-space. Their sound experience, build quality, comfort, and engineering are all excellent.

Well-built design; Comfortable; Excellent sound; call quality; and battery life; Portable; USB-C charging; Water-resistant nano-coating; Auto ear detection; Bluetooth 5 and multi-connect; Dedicated one-button access to Google Assistant; Alexa; and Siri

The Jabra Elite 85h is an exceptional pair of headphones that offer excellent noise cancellation, intelligent features and an amazing 36 hour battery life. Jabra has brought its audio expertise across to the popular noise-cancelling category that's been dominated by Sony and Bose – and the good news...

Comfortable for long wear; Impressive noise cancellation; SmartSound AI; Outstanding battery life

Bass could be better; Expensive

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.