Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

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Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.16 cm -
Width 2.665 cm -
Depth 1.64 cm -
Weight 4.1 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 2.665 cm x 1.64 cm x 2.16 cm / 4.1 g
Charging case with earphones: 6.2 cm x 4 cm x 2.72 cm / 35.4 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 Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection IPX4 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 Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S.
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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology DSP Noise Reduction Adaptive Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Diaphragm 7.2 mm 6 mm Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S 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 Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Jabra Elite 8 Active
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, reject call, voice assistant, game mode on/off Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Jabra Elite 8 Active
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
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors - In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 43 mAh -
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 12 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 150 hours 315 days Jabra Elite 8 Active have longer standby time than Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S.
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S recharge faster than Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S.
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Jabra Elite 8 Active
Connector Type Bluetooth -
OTHERS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (300 mAh) Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
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
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