Side by side comparison and review of Skullcandy Method 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 | Skullcandy Method | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 32 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 | Red | Black, cool grey, swirl | Grey, red, swirl | Blue, navy | Pink, plum | Green, teal | Yellow | Black, swirl | Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy | |
Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant | IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof | |
Design | Sports | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 10 m | Jabra Elite 8 Active have a greater operating distance than Skullcandy Method. |
SOUND QUALITY | Skullcandy Method | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Skullcandy Method. |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | 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 | |
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 | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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Max Input Power | 1 mW | - | |
Sensitivity | 85 dB | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 9 mm | 6 mm | Skullcandy Method 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 | Skullcandy Method | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | MEMS-directional | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
Microphones Included | - | 6 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Skullcandy Method | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Type | Remote control | - | |
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Controls | Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
CABLE | Skullcandy Method | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES | Skullcandy Method | 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 | Skullcandy Method | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 14 hours | Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Method. |
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 | - | 3 hour(s) | |
Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
CONNECTIONS | Skullcandy Method | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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OTHERS | Skullcandy Method | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large) | 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 - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |