Detailed comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds 5 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 | Huawei FreeBuds 5 | 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 | 3.24 cm | - | |
| Width | 1.76 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.28 cm | - | |
| Weight | 5.4 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 5.01 cm x 2.73 cm x 6.66 cm / 45 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 | Silver frost | Coral orange | Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | Dust-resistant, splash-resistant | IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Huawei FreeBuds 5 | 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 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Huawei FreeBuds 5. |
| 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 | LDAC | 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 | 16 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Huawei FreeBuds 5 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 8 Active. |
| Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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| Diaphragm | 11 mm | 6 mm | Huawei FreeBuds 5 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 | Huawei FreeBuds 5 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | MEMS-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Huawei FreeBuds 5 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
| Microphones Included | 3 | 6 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Huawei FreeBuds 5 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Controls | Volume, play/pause, reject call, ANC on/off, answer call | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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| CABLE | Huawei FreeBuds 5 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Huawei FreeBuds 5 | 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 | Huawei FreeBuds 5 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Battery Type | Rechargeable | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | 42 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | - | 14 hours | |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 2 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 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 | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | Huawei FreeBuds 5 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C charging cable, extra eartips, warranty card, charging case (505 mAh) | 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 | IP54 | FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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