Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL 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

Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2 cm -
Width 10 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 14 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 | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy
Body Material Rubber -
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Sweat-resistant IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof
Design Sports -
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 Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.3 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL.
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
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
Frequency Response 15 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 8 Active.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Max Input Power 10 mW -
Sensitivity 107 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm PET - 13.6 mm 6 mm Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL 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 Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL 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 Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls Volume control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL 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 Assistant
Sensors - In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 120 mAh -
Battery Life 4.5 hours 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL.
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 55 hours 315 days Jabra Elite 8 Active have longer standby time than Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL.
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL Jabra Elite 8 Active
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL Jabra Elite 8 Active
Connector Type Bluetooth -
OTHERS Philips ActionFit RunFree SHQ6500BL Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories USB cable, protective pouch Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
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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