Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser CX 400BT 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 6 g Charging case: 37 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 | White | 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 |
SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser CX 400BT | 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 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser CX 400BT. |
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, aptX | 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 | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 5 - 21000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sennheiser CX 400BT offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 8 Active. |
Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.08% | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 7 mm | 6 mm | Sennheiser CX 400BT 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 | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | - | MEMS-directional | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
Microphones Included | - | 6 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Controls | Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, equaliser preset | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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CABLE | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - straight - 25 cm | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Features | Voice alerts, touch control | 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 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | |
Sensors | - | In-ear detection sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | 55 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 14 hours | Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser CX 400BT. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (50% volume): up to 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 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 | 1.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sennheiser CX 400BT recharge faster than Sennheiser CX 400BT. |
Auto On/Off | - | Yes | |
Included Qty | 2 | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Radio Transmitter Power | 10 mW | - |
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OTHERS | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Included Accessories | 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (420 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 | Bluetooth Class 1, Directive 2006/66/EC, WEEE 2012/19/EU, Directive 2013/56/EU | FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |