Jabra HALO FREE vs. Jabra Elite 3 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra HALO FREE and Jabra Elite 3 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 HALO FREE vs. Jabra Elite 3 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra HALO FREE Jabra Elite 3 Active
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 3.23 cm -
Width 1.5 cm -
Depth 2.53 cm -
Weight 17 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 2.085 cm x 2.73 cm x 2.049 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 6.4 cm x 2.84 cm x 3.89 cm / 37.5 g
Colour White Black
Body Material Polycarbonate, polypropylene, silicone rubber, TPE -
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Dust-resistant, water-resistant Waterproof, IP55
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 HALO FREE Jabra Elite 3 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Jabra Elite 3 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra HALO FREE.
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Personal Sound
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 10 mW -
Sensitivity 94 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 8 mm 6 mm Jabra HALO FREE have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 3 Active.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Jabra HALO FREE have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Voice guidance PeakStop technology, Google Fast Pair, HearThrough
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra HALO FREE Jabra Elite 3 Active
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Type On-cable -
Frequency Response 70 - 15000 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz Jabra HALO FREE offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Elite 3 Active.
Sensitivity -42 dB -
Microphone Features - Battery level indicator
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra HALO FREE Jabra Elite 3 Active
Controls Mute, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call Mute, volume, reject call, answer call
CABLE Jabra HALO FREE Jabra Elite 3 Active
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jabra HALO FREE Jabra Elite 3 Active
Features - Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra HALO FREE Jabra Elite 3 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Jabra Elite 3 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra HALO FREE.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 336 hours 275 days Jabra Elite 3 Active have longer standby time than Jabra HALO FREE.
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jabra HALO FREE recharge faster than Jabra HALO FREE.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Jabra HALO FREE Jabra Elite 3 Active
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Jabra HALO FREE Jabra Elite 3 Active
Connector Type USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) -
OTHERS Jabra HALO FREE Jabra Elite 3 Active
Included Accessories Earhook, 3 pairs of EarGels, 2 pairs of EarWings Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards IC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, TELEC, REACH, IP54, SRRC, EAC, NCC FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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