Side by side comparison and review of Jabra Play 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Jabra Play | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 1.45 cm | - | |
| Width | 1.88 cm | - | |
| Depth | 6 cm | - | |
| Weight | 10.6 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Control unit: 1.88 cm x 6 cm x 1.45 cm | 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 |
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| Colour | - | Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy | |
| Body Material | ABS plastic, polymethyl methacrylate | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | - | IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof | |
| 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 Play | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 3.0 EDR | Bluetooth 5.3 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra Play. |
| 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 | |
| Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | - | 6 mm | |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | 2 | Both headphones can be connected 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 Play | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | MEMS-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 300 - 3000 Hz | 100 - 8000 Hz | Jabra Elite 8 Active offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Play. |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional - 300 - 3000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 14 dB SLR | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra Play | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, redial | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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| CABLE | Jabra Play | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Jabra Play | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| 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 | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | - | In-ear detection sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra Play | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 14 hours | Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Play. |
| 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 |
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| Standby Time | 192 hours | 315 days | Jabra Elite 8 Active have longer standby time than Jabra Play. |
| Power Device | Power adapter - external | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Voltage Required | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Jabra Play recharge faster than Jabra Play. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| WIRELESS LINK | Jabra Play | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Jabra Play | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
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| OTHERS | Jabra Play | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Included Accessories | AC power adaptor, 2 EarGels ear tips | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | |
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| Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
| Compatibility | - | iPhone, Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | GOST, IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH | FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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