Side by side comparison and review of Jaybird Freedom 2 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 | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Jabra Elite 8 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: 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 | Gold | Carbon | Steel blue | Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy | |
| Body Material | Metal | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant | IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof | |
| Design | Sports | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, phone | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Jaybird Freedom 2 | 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 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Jabra Elite 8 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), 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 | |
| Sound Effects | Super Bass Control (SBC) | - | |
| 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 | 2 | Jaybird Freedom 2 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 | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | MEMS-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Controls | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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| CABLE | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Jabra Elite 8 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 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 | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | 60 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 14 hours | Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird Freedom 2. |
| 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 | 110 hours | 315 days | Jabra Elite 8 Active have longer standby time than Jaybird Freedom 2. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| 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 8 Active |
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| Included Accessories | Charging clip, cord management clips | 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 | - | FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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