Bang & Olufsen Beocom EX vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beocom EX and Jabra Elite 8 Active. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beocom EX vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beocom EX Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 3.48 cm -
Width 2.25 cm -
Depth 2.27 cm -
Weight 6 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.62 cm x 2.81 cm x 4.82 cm / 53 g
Earbud: 2.25 cm x 2.27 cm x 3.48 cm / 6 g
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 Anthracite black Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy
Body Material Aluminium, silicone, polymer, tempered glass -
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Waterproof, IP57 IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beocom EX Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Electrodynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beocom EX.
Bluetooth Profiles - 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, aptX SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling Adaptive Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Sensitivity 108 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9.2 mm 6 mm Bang & Olufsen Beocom EX 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.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Apple MFI Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beocom EX Jabra Elite 8 Active
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional, MEMS-directional MEMS-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beocom EX microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included 6 6 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beocom EX Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls Mute, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beocom EX Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beocom EX Jabra Elite 8 Active
Features Battery status indication 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 Bang & Olufsen Beocom EX Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 70 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beocom EX.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
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 Qi
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beocom EX recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beocom EX.
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beocom EX Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, charging case (380 mAh), Comply ear tips, USB-C to USB-A cable (0.5 m) Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards Zoom certification FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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