Side by side comparison and review of JLab Audio Epic Air ANC 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 | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | 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 | 7 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 57 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 | Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| SOUND QUALITY | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | 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 JLab Audio Epic Air ANC. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | 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 | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | JLab Smart ANC | 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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| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 110 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 8 mm | 6 mm | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 8 Active. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap |
| MICROPHONE | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | 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 | -40 dB | - | |
| Microphones Included | 3 | 6 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, equaliser preset, ANC on/off | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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| CABLE | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | 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 | Google Assistant ready, Siri ready | Siri, Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | On-ear detection | In-ear detection sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | 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 | 90 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 48 hour(s) | 14 hours | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 8 Active. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 32 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 48 hours Continuous playback: up to 12 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 8 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 | 100 hours | 315 days | Jabra Elite 8 Active have longer standby time than JLab Audio Epic Air ANC. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Included Accessories | 3 pairs of gel ear tips, charging case (700 mAh), Cloud Foam eartips (M) set, 2 pairs of Extra Long tips (medium, large) | 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 | Bluetooth Class 1, IP55 | FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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