Google Pixel Buds A-Series vs. Jabra Elite 3 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Google Pixel Buds A-Series and Jabra Elite 3 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

Google Pixel Buds A-Series vs. Jabra Elite 3 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Google Pixel Buds A-Series Jabra Elite 3 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 2.93 cm x 1.75 cm x 2.07 cm / 5.1 g
Charging case: 4.7 cm x 2.5 cm x 6.3 cm / 42.5 g
Earbud: 2.085 cm x 2.73 cm x 2.049 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 6.4 cm x 2.84 cm x 3.89 cm / 37.5 g
Colour Dark olive | Clearly white Black
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Sweat-resistant, water-resistant Waterproof, IP55
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Google Pixel Buds A-Series Jabra Elite 3 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 5.2 Jabra Elite 3 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Google Pixel Buds A-Series.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Personal Sound
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Diaphragm 12 mm 6 mm Google Pixel Buds A-Series have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 3 Active.
Features - PeakStop technology, Google Fast Pair, HearThrough
MICROPHONE Google Pixel Buds A-Series Jabra Elite 3 Active
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Microphone Features - Battery level indicator
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Google Pixel Buds A-Series Jabra Elite 3 Active
Controls - Mute, volume, reject call, answer call
CABLE Google Pixel Buds A-Series Jabra Elite 3 Active
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Google Pixel Buds A-Series Jabra Elite 3 Active
Features - Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Google Pixel Buds A-Series Jabra Elite 3 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Jabra Elite 3 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Google Pixel Buds A-Series.
Battery Life Details Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Standby Time - 275 days
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS Google Pixel Buds A-Series Jabra Elite 3 Active
Included Accessories - Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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