Side by side comparison and review of Beats Powerbeats High-Performance 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| 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 |
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| Colour | Black | White | Red | Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof | |
| Design | Sports | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
| 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 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Hybrid ANC | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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| Diaphragm | - | 6 mm | |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | Fast Fuel technology, Apple H1 chip | Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap |
| MICROPHONE | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | MEMS-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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| CABLE | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Cable Type | Lightning to USB cable | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| 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 | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | - | In-ear detection sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Battery Type | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | 14 hours | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 8 Active. |
| 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 |
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| Standby Time | - | 315 days | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | Beats Powerbeats High-Performance | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, ear tips with four size options | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | |
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| Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | Bluetooth Class 1 | FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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