Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 3.48 cm | - | |
| Width | 2.25 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.27 cm | - | |
| Weight | 6 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 6.62 cm x 2.21 cm x 4.8 cm / 53 g Earbud: 2.25 cm x 2.27 cm x 3.48 cm / 6 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 | Anthracite oxygen | Anthracite black | Gold tone | Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, silicone, polymer, tempered glass | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | IP57 | IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| 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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. |
| 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, aptX | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | 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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| Sensitivity | 107 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | 6 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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. |
| 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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | MEMS-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
| Microphones Included | 6 | 6 | Both headphones have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, ANC/transparency | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | 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 | |
| Additional Functions | Transparency mode | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | 70 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 8 hours | 14 hours | Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 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 | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hours | 3 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Included Accessories | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, charging case (380 mAh), Comply ear tips, USB-C to USB-A cable (0.5 m) | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | |
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| Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet | iPhone, Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | IP57 | FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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