Philips MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Philips MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 8 cm -
Width 4 cm -
Depth 2 cm -
Weight 14.7 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
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection - 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 Philips MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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 MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK.
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 8 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 8 Active.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 107 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 14.2 mm 6 mm Philips MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK 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.
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 MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK 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 MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls Volume control, answer/end, phone/music mode, reject call Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Philips MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Philips MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK 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 MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Life 4.5 hours 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK.
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 MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK.
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Philips MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK Jabra Elite 8 Active
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK Jabra Elite 8 Active
Connector Type Bluetooth -
OTHERS Philips MyJam Fresh Tones SHB5250BK Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories - 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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