Philips TAE4205BK vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAE4205BK and Jabra Elite 8 Active. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips TAE4205BK vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAE4205BK Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2 cm -
Width 10 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 16 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 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 TAE4205BK Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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 Philips TAE4205BK.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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
Sound Effects Bass Boost -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Sensitivity 105 dB -
Diaphragm PET - 8.2 mm 6 mm Philips TAE4205BK 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 NdFeB -
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 TAE4205BK Jabra Elite 8 Active
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAE4205BK Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls Mute, volume control, answer/end, phone/music mode, reject call, Bass Boost button Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Philips TAE4205BK Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Philips TAE4205BK 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 TAE4205BK Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAE4205BK.
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 - 315 days
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Philips TAE4205BK Jabra Elite 8 Active
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
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OTHERS Philips TAE4205BK Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories Ear tips kit, USB-C charging cable 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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