Detailed comparison and review of JBL Free II and Jabra Elite 8 Active. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | JBL Free II | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 4.8 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earphone: 4.8 g Charging case: 52 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 |
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| Colour | Black | White | Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | Splashproof, IPX4 | IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | JBL Free II | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| 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 JBL Free II. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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 | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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| Sensitivity | 100 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 95 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 5.6 mm | 6 mm | Jabra Elite 8 Active have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free II. |
| 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 | JBL Free II | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | MEMS-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | JBL Free II | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Controls | - | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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| CABLE | JBL Free II | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | JBL Free II | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Features | Touch control | 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 | JBL Free II | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Battery Type | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | 55 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 14 hours | Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free II. |
| Battery Life Details | (with included charging case): up to 24 hours | 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 | - | 315 days | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | JBL Free II recharge faster than JBL Free II. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes | |
| Included Qty | 2 | - |
| OTHERS | JBL Free II | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (650 mAh) | 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 - 2 years |
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