Bose SoundSport Pulse vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bose SoundSport Pulse 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

Bose SoundSport Pulse vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundSport Pulse Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.79 cm -
Width 2.29 cm -
Depth 3.05 cm -
Weight 64 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 Weatherproof, moisture-resistant, sweat-resistant IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof
Design Sports -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m 10 m Jabra Elite 8 Active have a greater operating distance than Bose SoundSport Pulse.
Tracking Data Heart rate -
SOUND QUALITY Bose SoundSport Pulse 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 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 - 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
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bose SoundSport Pulse 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 SoundSport Pulse Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Bose SoundSport Pulse Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30.5 cm
Headphones cable - 53.3 cm
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Bose SoundSport Pulse 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 SoundSport Pulse Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundSport Pulse.
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 - 3 hour(s)
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS Bose SoundSport Pulse Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories Carrying case, clothing clip 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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