Sennheiser CX True Wireless vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser CX True Wireless vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser CX True Wireless Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
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
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Sennheiser CX True Wireless Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 25 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sennheiser CX True Wireless Jabra Elite 8 Active
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
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
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
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
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
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
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
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