Side by side comparison and review of Jaybird Freedom 2 and Jabra Elite 3 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 | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Length | 36 cm | - | |
Weight | 13.8 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Control unit: 1.12 cm x 0.87 cm x 4.48 cm Charge clip: 1.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 4 cm / 6 g Earbud: 2.34 cm x 0.62 cm x 2.24 cm |
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 |
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Colour | Gold | Carbon | Steel blue | Black | |
Body Material | Metal | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant | Waterproof, IP55 | |
Design | Sports | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, phone | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Jabra Elite 3 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 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Jabra Elite 3 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird Freedom 2. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), 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 | Super Bass Control (SBC) | 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 |
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Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 96 dB | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 6 mm | 6 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 8 | - | Jaybird Freedom 2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | - | PeakStop technology, Google Fast Pair, HearThrough | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dB | - | |
Microphone Features | - | Battery level indicator | |
Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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Controls | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call | Mute, volume, reject call, answer call |
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CABLE | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm | |
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Cable Length | 36 cm | - |
FEATURES | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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Features | - | Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | 60 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Jaybird Freedom 2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 3 Active. |
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 |
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Standby Time | 110 hours | 275 days | Jabra Elite 3 Active have longer standby time than Jaybird Freedom 2. |
Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Jaybird Freedom 2 recharge faster than Jaybird Freedom 2. |
Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
OTHERS | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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Included Accessories | Charging clip, cord management clips | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels | |
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Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
Compatibility | - | iPhone, Android phone | |
Compliant Standards | - | FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration |