Jabra Elite 25e vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 25e 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

Jabra Elite 25e vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 25e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 15.7 cm -
Width 14.1 cm -
Depth 3.5 cm -
Weight 48 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
Body Material Silicone, PET, TPE, PC/ABS -
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Wind protection, IP54 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 Jabra Elite 25e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.3 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra Elite 25e.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Max Input Power 8 mW -
Sensitivity 92 dB/mW -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 10 mm 6 mm Jabra Elite 25e have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 8 Active.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 2 Jabra Elite 25e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet -
Features Voice control, voice guidance 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 Jabra Elite 25e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional MEMS-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 17000 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz Jabra Elite 25e offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Elite 8 Active.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 17000 Hz -
Sensitivity -40 dB -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 25e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Jabra Elite 25e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type USB cable - 31 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jabra Elite 25e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Features Vibrating call alert 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 Jabra Elite 25e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 14 hours Jabra Elite 25e 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
Standby Time 528 hours 315 days Jabra Elite 8 Active have longer standby time than Jabra Elite 25e.
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jabra Elite 25e recharge faster than Jabra Elite 25e.
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite 25e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Connector Type USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) -
OTHERS Jabra Elite 25e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories 2 EarGels ear tips 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 - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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