Jabra Elite Sport vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jabra Elite Sport 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra Elite Sport vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite Sport Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 3 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.25 cm / 6.5 g
Charging case: 7.2 cm x 5.1 cm x 2.65 cm / 67 g
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 Grey | Black | Grey, lime green Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy
Body Material Silicone rubber -
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Waterproof, IP67 IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite Sport Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear 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 Sport.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP) 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 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 103 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 6.8 mm 6 mm Jabra Elite Sport have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 8 Active.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 2 Jabra Elite Sport 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 Jabra Elite Sport Jabra Elite 8 Active
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra Elite Sport microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz Jabra Elite Sport offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Elite 8 Active.
Audio Input Details - 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 4 6 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite Sport Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, training assistant Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Jabra Elite Sport Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type Micro-USB 3.0 cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jabra Elite Sport 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 Heart rate, VO2 max, 3-axis accelerometer In-ear detection sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate, steps taken, pace, cadence, repetitions, realtime audio coaching -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite Sport Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Life 4.5 hour(s) 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite Sport.
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 200 hours 315 days Jabra Elite 8 Active have longer standby time than Jabra Elite Sport.
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jabra Elite Sport recharge faster than Jabra Elite Sport.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Jabra Elite Sport Jabra Elite 8 Active
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite Sport Jabra Elite 8 Active
Connector Type USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) -
OTHERS Jabra Elite Sport Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 pairs of foam ear tips, 3 pairs of EarWings, 3 pairs of EarGels Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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