Detailed comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Jabra Elite 8 Active. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000X | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 4.26 cm | - | |
| Width | 10.3 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.45 cm | - | |
| Weight | 6.8 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g Headphones: 6.8 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 | Gold | 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 | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000X | 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 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000X. |
| 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 | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones 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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| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 6 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000X | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | MEMS-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 100 - 8000 Hz | Sony WF-1000X offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Elite 8 Active. |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000X | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000X | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Cable Type | USB cable | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000X | 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 | Sony WF-1000X | 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 Life | 3 hour(s) | 14 hours | Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000X. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 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 | 35 hours | 315 days | Jabra Elite 8 Active have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000X. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000X recharge faster than Sony WF-1000X. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WF-1000X | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000X | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | |
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| Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | iPhone, Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | - | FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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