The base design for both is essentially the same, but subtle differences do make them unique from one another. The Active 65t has a more rubberized body for increased friction to keep them in place when sweating. That also means a slightly upgraded rating of IP56 compared to the regular model’s IP55. In practical terms, it means the Active is more resistant to sweat, which can be important later on.
The Active also has a built-in accelerometer, but at the time of this review, it doesn’t do much. And finally, its case has quick charging, letting you get 90 minutes of use after only 15 minutes of charging. The Active’s case is slightly more matte as well, but that’s little more than an aesthetic tweak.
Beyond that, there is little to differentiate the two. They have the same accessories and come in almost identical packaging. There are only three sets of gels for each unit, in stark contrast to the array of gels, tips and wings on the Elite Sport.