AKG N5005 vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of AKG N5005 and Jabra Elite 8 Active. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

AKG N5005 vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG N5005 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 11.4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 1.97 cm x 2.9 cm x 1.97 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 2.44 cm x 6.54 cm x 4.69 cm / 46.4 g
Colour Black Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection - IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY AKG N5005 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.3 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than AKG N5005.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP), Public Broadcast Profile (PBP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz AKG N5005 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 8 Active.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Sensitivity 116 dB -
Impedance 18 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9.2 mm 6 mm AKG N5005 have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 8 Active.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 8 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE AKG N5005 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL AKG N5005 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls 3-button remote Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE AKG N5005 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES AKG N5005 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Features - Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication, over the air updates, Rapid Charge Technology, sleep mode, in-ear pressure relief
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors - In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG N5005 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 120 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG N5005.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 56 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 14 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 8 hours
Standby Time - 315 days
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) AKG N5005 recharge faster than AKG N5005.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK AKG N5005 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Modulation Type GFSK, 8-DPSK, DQPSK -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
OTHERS AKG N5005 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, cleaning tool, USB charge cable, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), 3 pairs of SpinFit silicone ear tips Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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