Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Buds2 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 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 2.09 cm | - | |
Width | 1.7 cm | - | |
Depth | 2.11 cm | - | |
Weight | 5 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 1.7 cm x 2.11 cm x 2.09 cm / 5 g Charging case: 5.02 cm x 5 cm x 2.78 cm / 41.2 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 | Lavender | Olive | Graphite | White | 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 |
SOUND QUALITY | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 | 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 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Samsung Galaxy Buds2. |
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, Samsung Scalable | SBC, AAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones 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, Ambient Sound Mode | - | |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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Diaphragm | - | 6 mm | |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | Auto Switch | Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap |
MICROPHONE | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | - | MEMS-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
Microphones Included | 3 | 6 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Controls | - | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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CABLE | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Features | Touch control, fast charge | 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 | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Siri, Google Assistant | |
Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) | In-ear detection sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | 61 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 5 hour(s) | 14 hours | Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds2. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7.5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 29 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 13 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 14 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 | - | 3 hour(s) | |
Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
CONNECTIONS | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Connector Type | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) | - |
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OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (472 mAh) | 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 | - | FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |