Detailed comparison and review of Beats Powerbeats3 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Beats Powerbeats3 | 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 | White | Black | Siren red | Flash blue | Shock yellow | Black, gold | Pop indigo | Pop blue | Pop violet | Pop magenta | Red, defiant black | Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | Waterproof, sweat-resistant | IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Beats Powerbeats3 | 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 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Powerbeats3. |
| 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 | - | Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Beats Powerbeats3 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | MEMS-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Beats Powerbeats3 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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| CABLE | Beats Powerbeats3 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Beats Powerbeats3 | 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, Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | - | In-ear detection sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Beats Powerbeats3 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | 14 hours | Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Beats Powerbeats3. |
| 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 Powerbeats3 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, 4 ear tips | 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 | iPhone, Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | - | FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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