In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser CX True Wireless 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 True Wireless | 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: 5.9 cm x 4.23 cm x 3.38 cm / 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 | Black | White | Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy | |
Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
Protection | Splashproof, IPX4 | IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser CX True Wireless | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
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 Sennheiser CX True Wireless. |
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, 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 | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Bass Boost | - | |
Frequency Response | 5 - 21000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sennheiser CX True Wireless 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% | - | |
Sensitivity | 110 dB | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | 110 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 7 mm | 6 mm | Sennheiser CX True Wireless have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 8 Active. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 1 | 2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | TrueResponse technology | 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 True Wireless | 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 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 8000 Hz | Sennheiser CX True Wireless offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Elite 8 Active. |
Microphones Included | 4 | 6 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser CX True Wireless | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Controls | - | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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CABLE | Sennheiser CX True Wireless | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 25 cm | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES | Sennheiser CX True Wireless | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Features | 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 | Yes | |
Voice Control | Indirect | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | |
Sensors | - | In-ear detection sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser CX True Wireless | 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 | 60 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 14 hours | Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser CX True Wireless. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (50% volume): up to 9 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 27 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 True Wireless recharge faster than Sennheiser CX True Wireless. |
Auto On/Off | - | Yes | |
Included Qty | 2 | - |
OTHERS | Sennheiser CX True Wireless | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Included Accessories | 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (400 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 | FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |