Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose QuietControl 30 and Jabra Elite 8 Active. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietControl 30 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 15.2 cm -
Width 16.5 cm -
Depth 1.91 cm -
Weight 63.8 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 | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection - IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietControl 30 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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 Yes Both headphones 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 - 20 - 20000 Hz
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
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
MICROPHONE Bose QuietControl 30 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 Bose QuietControl 30 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, skip track Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Bose QuietControl 30 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30.5 cm
Audio cable - 20.3 cm
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Bose QuietControl 30 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 Bose QuietControl 30 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietControl 30.
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) Bose QuietControl 30 recharge faster than Bose QuietControl 30.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Bose QuietControl 30 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Transmission Range 10 m -
OTHERS Bose QuietControl 30 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging cable 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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