Samsung Galaxy Buds2 vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
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
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Jabra Elite 8 Active
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
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
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
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
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
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) -
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Jabra Elite 8 Active
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
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
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