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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | JBL Reflect Contour 2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
Microphones Included | - | 6 |
REMOTE CONTROL | JBL Reflect Contour 2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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CABLE | JBL Reflect Contour 2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm | |
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Cable Length | 50 cm | - |
FEATURES | JBL Reflect Contour 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 Now | Siri, Google Assistant | |
Sensors | - | In-ear detection sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | JBL Reflect Contour 2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Modulation Type | GFSK, 8-DPSK, DQPSK | - | |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.402 - 2.480GHz | - |
OTHERS | JBL Reflect Contour 2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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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 | |
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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 |