Jaybird Tarah vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird Tarah and Jabra Elite 8 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

Jaybird Tarah vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird Tarah Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Headset: 52.8 cm x 1.325 cm x 2.36 cm / 13.85 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 Flash, black metallic | Jade, nimbus grey | Glacier, solstice blue Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7 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 Jaybird Tarah Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird Tarah.
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 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 10 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <5% -
Sensitivity 99 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 8 Active 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 Jaybird Tarah Jabra Elite 8 Active
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional MEMS-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird Tarah Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Jaybird Tarah Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jaybird Tarah 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 - In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird Tarah Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird Tarah.
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 - 315 days
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jaybird Tarah recharge faster than Jaybird Tarah.
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS Jaybird Tarah Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories Clothing clip, 3 pairs of EarGels, speed cinch Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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