Detailed comparison and review of Panasonic RZ-S500WE 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 | Panasonic RZ-S500WE | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 7 g Charging case: 45 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 | Splashproof | IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof | |
| 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 | Panasonic RZ-S500WE | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| 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 Panasonic RZ-S500WE. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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 | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling | Adaptive Hybrid ANC | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Ambient Sound Mode | - | |
| 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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| Diaphragm | 8 mm | 6 mm | Panasonic RZ-S500WE 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 control | Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap |
| MICROPHONE | Panasonic RZ-S500WE | 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 | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Panasonic RZ-S500WE | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Controls | Voice activation | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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| CABLE | Panasonic RZ-S500WE | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - 0.5 m | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Panasonic RZ-S500WE | 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 | Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | Touch sensor | In-ear detection sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic RZ-S500WE | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Battery Type | - | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 6.5 hour(s) | 14 hours | Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Panasonic RZ-S500WE. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19.5 hours Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 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 | 4 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Jabra Elite 8 Active recharge faster than Panasonic RZ-S500WE. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | Panasonic RZ-S500WE | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Included Accessories | 5 pairs of ear tips (XS, small, medium, large, XL) | 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 | IPX4 | FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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