I've been using Jabra products almost daily and have 65t Elite Sport and 75t Elite for reference.
Sound:
The sound quality is about the same as 75t. That is to say, a solid 4/5, the bass is pretty decent, but if you listen for it, there's distortion and muddiness to be found. I can largely ignore that as my primary use is at the gym.
Reception: reception from the phone (I carry mine in left front pocket) seemed slightly better, but it still cuts out sometimes if I'm leaning forward, like to tie my shoes. It's still master/slave, with R being master. Oddly, I had a left 75t out at the same time as R 85t and they paired and synced up, though 75t sounded louder (may be the better seal).
Form factor: the case is slightly bigger (mostly taller) than 75t, but keeps the same form, likely to accommodate for Qi charging. The LED indicator is now in the front. The buds themselves are also a bit taller, probably to make room for ANC and extra mic's, but besides sticking out of the ears about 2mm more aren't an issue. The ear tips are now oval, which is my biggest frustration, as I have not been able to get a tight seal with the largest pads, like I can with 75t's. Pushing harder and twisting 85t's did not help. 65t's had a different form factor and provided a good seal but the larger footprint became uncomfortable after a while.
Retention: I have not been able to shake them loose from my ears with a short jog and a light headshake, but they don't feel as secure as 75t's (probably lack of good seal), which I've worn on a motorcycle with an open face helmet.
ANC: sound cancellation is noticeable, but again, due to a lack of a tight seal, these are only marginally better than my 75t's which now have *some* ANC but also provide passive noise cancellation.
Call quality: a good bit better than 75t's. I credit extra mic's and dedicated ANC.
Overall: I'd give 85t's 3.5 stars. -1 for what (to me and my ears) is a miss with new shape of pads. My despite not having fallen out, while I move around, I can hear outside sound leaking in when they shift in the ear sometimes, and it seems like getting larger tips will be harder due to a non-round shape. -.5 for the fact that I don't think the value is quite there over 75t's, which can be had for $70 cheaper while providing much of the same functionality and may be better for some considering their more standard shape.
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