In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser CX SPORT 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 31.85 cm | - | |
| Width | 4.52 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.43 cm | - | |
| Weight | 15.07 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 |
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| Colour | - | Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | Splashproof, sweat-resistant | IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof | |
| Design | Sports | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser CX SPORT. |
| 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, apt-X LL | 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 | 17 - 21000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sennheiser CX SPORT 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) | 0.5% | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 112 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | - | 6 mm | |
| 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 SPORT | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | MEMS-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Controls | 3-button remote | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Cable Type | Charging cable - detachable | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| 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 | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | - | In-ear detection sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 14 hours | Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser CX SPORT. |
| 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 |
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| Standby Time | - | 315 days | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sennheiser CX SPORT recharge faster than Sennheiser CX SPORT. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable, cable clip, 4 pairs of ear tips (XS, S,M, L), 3 pairs of ear sleeves (S, M, L), neoprene pouch | 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 - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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