JBL Reflect Contour 2 vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of JBL Reflect Contour 2 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL Reflect Contour 2 vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Reflect Contour 2 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 18 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - 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 Black Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX5 IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL Reflect Contour 2 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Reflect Contour 2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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 Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound -
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz JBL Reflect Contour 2 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 8 Active.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Impedance 14 Ohm -
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 6 mm Jabra Elite 8 Active have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Reflect Contour 2.
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 Reflect Contour 2 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Reflect Contour 2 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE JBL Reflect Contour 2 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 50 cm -
FEATURES JBL Reflect Contour 2 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 Now Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors - In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Reflect Contour 2 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 85 mAh -
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Reflect Contour 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
Standby Time - 315 days
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JBL Reflect Contour 2 recharge faster than JBL Reflect Contour 2.
Auto On/Off - Yes
Included Qty 2 -
WIRELESS LINK JBL Reflect Contour 2 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Modulation Type GFSK, 8-DPSK, DQPSK -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
OTHERS JBL Reflect Contour 2 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), micro-USB charging cable, 3 sizes of enhancers Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards IPX5 FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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